Verdict
2014 Volkswagen Routan: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2014 Volkswagen Routan — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most minivan.
Owners filed 2 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 100% of 2014 minivans. Electrical System leads the reports (50%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2014 minivans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
2
Reports to NHTSA, 2014
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
20
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 100% of 2014 minivans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2014 minivans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (50% of 2 reports), followed by seats (50%).
Share of all 2 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 10897876.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2014 Volkswagen Routan VAN FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routan | 3.6L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2014 Volkswagen Routan: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2014 Volkswagen Routan?
Owners filed 2 NHTSA complaints about the 2014 Volkswagen Routan — fewer complaints than 100% of comparable 2014 minivans, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2014 Volkswagen Routan?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (50% of complaints) and seats (50%).
How many recalls does the 2014 Volkswagen Routan have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2014 Volkswagen Routan as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Volkswagen Routan get?
The EPA rates the 2014 Volkswagen Routan at 20 mpg combined.