Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Routan.
The 2013 Volkswagen Routan is a VAN that uses a 6‑speed automatic transmission and achieves EPA‑rated fuel economy of 17 mpg city, 25 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined. Owner complaints number only seven across the entire 2008‑2014 production period, and the 2013 model year falls near the low‑complaint end of that history. The single recall record is zero, and the primary complaint area is the engine, underscoring a generally dependable character for this model year.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter 7B0115562D. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 7B0115562D |
| Engine air filter | 7B0129620C |
| Spark plug | 7B0905600C |
| Front wiper blades | 7B0955425A alt 7B0955426 |
| Thermostat | 7B0121119B alt 7B0121111B |
| Cabin air filter | 7B0819644 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 17 / 25 / 20 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Routan of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | SEL 4.0L V6 | 8.10 sec | 16.20 sec | 251 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | SE 3.8L V6 | 9.30 sec | 17.00 sec | 197 hp | FWD |
| 2009 | SE 3.8L V6 | 9.50 sec | 17.20 sec | 197 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF +4 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 7 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 70 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 9 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 94R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 700 cca |
| Optional BCI Group Number | 94R |
| Optional BCI Cranking Performance | 730 cca |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 15 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2013 Volkswagen Routan represents a mature phase in the vehicle's lifecycle, exhibiting significantly lower federal regulatory activity than the problematic early production years. While the 2009 model year generated 293 complaints and 6 recalls, the 2013 record shows a drastic reduction to only 7 complaints with zero recalls or investigations. This downward trajectory continues into 2014, which logged just 2 complaints, suggesting that initial reliability issues had largely subsided by this point. Although Technical Service Bulletins remain substantial at 410 for 2013, down from the generation peak of 506 in 2012, there are no recorded crash or fire complaints for this specific year. The few reported grievances focus primarily on the engine and power train, but the data does not specify the root causes of these issues. Based on the minimal complaint volume and absence of safety recalls compared to prior years, the 2013 model is a statistically more reliable option within this generation.
All 7 complaints on record, top 5 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 410 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOS-26-21 | 2026-03-27 | Engine | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the… |
| VOS-26-15 | 2026-03-06 | Electrical System | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the… |
| DC_VW_CF_Airbag | 2026-03-02 | Air Bags | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning… |
| VOS-26-01 | 2026-01-06 | Electrical System | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the… |
| V1917012022548_14 | 2025-02-12 | Engine | Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.