2012 Volkswagen routan SE
2C4RVABG2CR355612
Vehicle history report for the 2012 Volkswagen routan (VIN 2C4RVABG2CR355612). White. Title: Clean. 130,541 mi reported. Registered in Fl. 1 open safety recall. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2012 Volkswagen routan.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
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What a full report checks for VIN 2C4RVABG2CR355612
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Safety recalls 1
SUSPENSION:REAR
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ROUTAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT FULLY MACHINED.
Remedy: VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
NHTSA Campaign #12V147000 · 05/04/2012We'll email you the moment a new safety recall is issued — no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Volkswagen routan, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 63
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2012 Volkswagen routan.
AIR BAGS
Driver steering wheel airbag deployed while parking van at work. Nothing was hit just went off causing burns and wrist pain and swelling. Wife stated that the front windshield wipers started turning on randomly while driving to work and then airbag blew while parking.
1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11600204ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My vehicle is shutting off while driving. It randomly shuts off and I see there are other recalls associated with this issue for a different year but same vehicle/model. I am being quoted well over $2,000 in repairs. This vehicle only has 130,000 miles on it.
NHTSA ODI #11578885ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
At first it starts off the vehicle will just shut off while you are driving which is very dangerous I have read many people complaining about this it needs to be recalled then the brakes go and then the transmission seal I have done all the maintenance up keep on my vehicle there is no reason for the vehicle did you shut off the way it keeps shutting off and…
NHTSA ODI #11560584ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
NHTSA Recall 14v396 is probably the best correction to this issue. My van has shut off mid-driving while my children are in the car with me. It is so dangerous in the road. I can't move the steering wheel. Mechanics can't seem to diagnose the problem because the van doesn't give any computer codes when it would shut down. There are similar complaints and I …
NHTSA ODI #11528397POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Several times in the last month the car has stopped running without warning. It just shuts off. This has happened in our subdivision travelling at 20mph and most recently on the highway travelling 65mph. The power steering, brakes, everything go dead when the car just turns off and this could cause a serious accident.
NHTSA ODI #11487850POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On Thursday January 6, 2022, I took my car Volkswagen Routan 2012 to the service center because the check engine light went on and the engine revving. The service center took a week for diagnostic it, then they informed me on January 13, after charging me $180 that it needs a new transmission because it stuck in limp mode (see attached report). I asked the c…
NHTSA ODI #11451803ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Car is stalling out while driving with no warning. Doesn't matter the rate of speed I'm going it just cuts out. Can't turn steering wheel. No codes pop up. No mechanics can pinpoint issue. I have seen quite a few thousand people complaining of the same issue and reported it to vw as well as nhtsa and NO ONE will do a recall. Chrysler did a recall for this sa…
NHTSA ODI #11446236POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
The transmission on our 2012 VW Routan has completely failed. The car will not go into gear and left my wife in a position where she was stranded in traffic. We are the original owners of this vehicle and have followed the recommended maintenance schedule. The engine in this vehicle is a Chrysler Pentastar V6. (The vehicle was built as a joint venture bet…
NHTSA ODI #11445020+ 55 more complaints on record.
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Frequently asked questions
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Is the VIN 2C4RVABG2CR355612 valid?
2C4RVABG2CR355612 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Canada. It decodes to the 2012 Volkswagen routan.
Does the 2012 Volkswagen routan have any open safety recalls?
Yes — 1 open NHTSA safety recall is on record for the 2012 Volkswagen routan. Recall repairs are carried out free by any franchised dealer; see the recall details above.
What is a fair price for a 2012 Volkswagen routan?
Comparable 2012 Volkswagen routan listings run roughly $7,988–$17,800, typically around $13,656 (from 42 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Volkswagen routan get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Volkswagen routan at about 20 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway).
Data last checked 30 Aug 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.