2008 Volkswagen Routan Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2008 Volkswagen Routan. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the child seat. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen routan. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and the engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen routan. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the tpms sleeves were corroded. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The…”
“I have the car seat graco my ride 65. I have had it now for 4 years. I was planning on using it again for my second daughter. After the end of the 2nd year, the straps that you pull began to fray. The latching system on the seat has been locking or getting stuck in the upright position making it…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Volkswagen Routan as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.