2009 Volkswagen Routan safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
6
complaints reporting a crash
3
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 9 report injuries (12 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2009 Volkswagen Routan vehicles were involved in 5 fatal crashes with 4 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail · Feb 11, 2016
- Crash riskThis defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system · Apr 1, 2015
- Crash riskRoad conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to… · Jul 1, 2014
- Crash riskOver time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could… · Feb 11, 2014
- Fire riskElectrical System · Jun 10, 2010
- Crash riskEquipment · Jul 1, 2009