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Service bulletins for the 2009 Volkswagen Routan

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

356 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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V961403 20288202017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Vehicle Theft Alarm May Sound Intermittently or No Vehicle Start): The vehicle theft alarm intermittently sounds for no reason. Multiple attempts are required to start the vehicle before the vehicle will start. The production solution for this issue was a software update as of May 9, 2011. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
V961402 20288442017-12-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Rear Cargo Lamp Loose or Falls Out when Closing Rear Lift Gate): Rear cargo lower lift gate trim panel cargo light opening is too large. Rear cargo light fasteners weak and do not hold light in place. The product solution for this issue was a New lower lift gate trim panel introduced with reduced light opening specification. July 9th 2011, and a Improved cargo light fastener tab introduced May 17th 2013. This document informs on how to diagnose this issue for Routan vehicles with a make year between 2009 thru 2012, but built before 5-15-2013.
Reference - Refl2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
TT 00-14-012017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tech Tips (Routan-Identifying Misfires using WiTech): This document informs that the cylinders in the Routan vehicle can be indivually diagnosed for issues.
V001404 20103802017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.
V961501 20384322017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Technical Bulletin (WIN Module Replacement): The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) module for MY 2009-2010 Routan built before June 7th 2010 have been superseded to the supplier Marquardt. These kits come with the Fobiks already programmed to the WIN module. Because of this change there is a revision in the programing of the WIN module. This document contains the procedure to update the diagnosing hardware, and service this issue.
VWI-15-032017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Service Information (wiTECH?? Software Download and Installation Instructions): wiTECH Desktop Software update to support WCM programing. This document informs how to install the software
TT 17-11-032017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Tech Tips: Oil Consumption Testing. Depending on the mileage how much oil should the vehicle consumer for distance driven
Revised_Oil_Capa2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE. Job Aid ? VW Engine Oil Capacities (Gasoline, Diesel, Hybrid Engines)
V961406 20384322017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (WIN Module Replacement): This document informs of the Revised programing procedure for Marquardt Wireless Control Module (WCM) replacement kits.
V961407 20384322017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (WIN Module Replacement kits): This document informs that the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) module for MY 2009 Routan been superseded to the supplier Marquardt. These kits come with the Fobiks already programmed to the WIN module. Because of this change there is a revision in the programing of the WIN module. The procedure for programming the Marquardt Wireless Control Module (WCM) replacement kits is in this document.
VWI-14-022017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Service Information (wiTECH - Software Installation Instructions): This document informs of the required wiTECH Desktop Software update to support WCM programing. Replacement WCM parts for MY 2009 Routan have been updated with a new supplier (Marquardt). wiTECH Software V13.04.15 is required to enable replacement WCM programing.
TT 57-10-152017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips: Vehicles with Immobilizer with Download/Discharge? New Key Will Not Program
TT 26-15-012017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tech Tips: Routan equipped with 3.8 L or 4.0 L - Stumble/Jerk at low speeds or while stopping, C121C stored in the ABS module (sporadic)
TT 97-14-02ss12017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
V401601 20431462017-10-31. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. Technical Bulletin about a customer concern stating that customer observed one or more of the shocks/struts appearing to have an oil leak. Document contains examples of Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assessments
VSE-14-182017-10-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Service Information (wiTECH ? Software Installation Instructions): Replacement WCM parts for MY 2009 Routan have been updated to a different supplier Marquardt. It is required that the latest wiTECH Software V13.04.15 be installed to enable the new WCM programing. This document informs how to install the software.
Quick Reference2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
TT 57-10-112017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs if a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mode has been switched OFF. This can be accomplished by selecting guided function of either the J393 or J519 or control module OBD of J393 or J519 then selecting adaptation channel 99. Failure to deactivate factory mode will create a concern where the door locks will not lock and/or unlock with the switch and/or the remotes.
V271401 20377852017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Customer May Experience a Discharged Battery): This document involves updating the Folding Seat Module (FSM) with new software because the FSM stays awake resulting in a continuous electrical draw. The production solution to this issue is Improved Folding Seat Module (FSM) software has been introduced in production. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
TT 97-14-022017-06-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECH TIP DENOTING POTENTIAL FOR DAMAGE OF THE DATA LINK CONNECTOR WHEN USING AFTER MARKET PLUG IN DEVICES OR SCAN TOOLS AND SUBSEQUENT DIAGNOSTIC DIRECTION.
TT691601_20454892017-03-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. PART IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION AND ENSURED INSTALLATION AFTER RPLACING INTEGRATED POWER MODULE.
V501606_20117612017-03-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS. TO UPDATE CLAIM PROCESSING STATEMENT.
TT 97-12-052016-06-22. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
TT 97-12-042016-06-22. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.