What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Volkswagen Routan?

EPA figures for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan reach 20 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2012 Volkswagen Routan?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2012 Volkswagen Routan?

Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan, most often about: Electrical System, Engine, Steering. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volkswagen · 2012

2012 Volkswagen Routan

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 MPG.

Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan VAN FWD.

4/5

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	Gasoline or E85	17	25	20	444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 12V147000

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ROUTAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT FULLY MACHINED.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

115 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 39 Engine 21 Steering 8

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.