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.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING recall for the 2009 VOLKSWAGEN Routan? (Campaign #10V252000)

Your vehicle's wiring harness may have a damaged wire that can cause a fire in the rear sliding door. If it's not fixed, a fire could start in the rear sliding door, which could cause serious damage or injury. The dealership will inspect and repair or replace the wiring, and re-route it to prevent damage. This service is free, and you should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987 to schedule an appointment.

NHTSA Campaign 10V252000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

What Happened

Your vehicle's wiring harness may have a damaged wire that can cause a fire in the rear sliding door.

Risk if Unfixed

If it's not fixed, a fire could start in the rear sliding door, which could cause serious damage or injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

The dealership will inspect and repair or replace the wiring, and re-route it to prevent damage. This service is free, and you should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987 to schedule an appointment.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #10V252000. 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 10V252000

What This Recall Means

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?