Is the 2009 VOLKSWAGEN Routan safe to drive?

The 2009 VOLKSWAGEN Routan has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 09V244000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

What Happened

Your vehicle's owner's manual is missing important information about air bag safety. The manual doesn't tell you to keep objects away from the air bag on the instrument panel.

Risk if Unfixed

If you have objects in the way, they could cause injury to you or your passengers in a severe crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Volkswagen will send you a special insert to add to your owner's manual. You can install it yourself, or you can take it to a dealer to have it installed for you. This service is free.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #09V244000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 09V244000

What This Recall Means

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?