2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC

6 recalls, 337 complaints - 1,315 TSBs

18V329000 May 16, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period ma... Read more
Consequence
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
252 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V148000 Mar 6, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This r... Read more
363,713 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V509000 Aug 16, 2017
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
Consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.
280,915 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V078000 Feb 10, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are av... Read more
659,493 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V483000 Aug 4, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wou... Read more
Consequence
A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. These repairs wil... Read more
415,825 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
11V312000 Jun 6, 2011
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Defect Description
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012, CC VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)." THE FACTORY INSTALLED WHEELS AND TIRES WERE REPLACED AT THE PORT WITH ACCESSORY WHEELS AND TIRES THA... Read more
Consequence
WITH THE INCORRECT TPMS SENSORS, DRIVERS WILL RECEIVE A CONSTANT WARNING FROM THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM ALERTS THE DRIVER BUT, DUE TO INCORRECT TPMS SENSORS, THE SYSTEM CANNOT DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE TIRES ARE PROPERLY INFLATED. THIS INCREASES THE RISK THAT THE VEHICLE WILL BE DR... Read more
Remedy
VOLKSWAGEN WILL REPLACE THE TPMS SENSORS WITH THE PROPER SENSORS TO MAKE THE TPMS SYSTEM OF THE VEHICLES COMPLIANT WITH FMVSS 138. AS OF JUNE 1, 2011, VOLKSWAGEN HAS CONTACTED ALL AFFECTED CUSTOMERS TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
4 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

Complaint Statistics

337 total complaints 24 crashes 4 fires 15 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS85
ENGINE63
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM56
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM36
STEERING12
POWER TRAIN11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER10
SERVICE BRAKES10
WHEELS9
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)9
POWER TRAIN Apr 16, 2025
Incident date: Apr 15, 2025
Component or system that failed: Flex plate, engine electrical system, and alternator (possible related failures). The issue has been diagnosed by a licensed mechanic and is available for inspection upon request. Incident Description: On April 15, 2025, while driving my 2020 Ford Fusion SE 1.5L Tur... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES May 5, 2024
Incident date: May 1, 2024
For the second time, my truck is repeatedly having "Service electronic braking system" message appear and disappear constantly while driving. This is mixed with "Service ABS system" message that also repeatedly pops up with a audible ding. The warning lights for traction control and ABS repeatedly t... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES May 5, 2024
Incident date: May 1, 2024
ABS HCU braking system failure common problem on these trucks but no safety recall. All these trucks have the same problem but no recall.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 23, 2024
Incident date: Jan 22, 2024
The bulbs are constantly blowing out, and need to be replaced. The steering wheel/column makes noises, and doesn't always lock, but when it does lock, it can be difficult to unlock it! The suspension shakes and rattles. There is a campaign for the corrosion of the undercarriage/suspension, that I wa... Read more
SUSPENSION Apr 23, 2024
Incident date: Jan 22, 2024
The bulbs are constantly blowing out, and need to be replaced. The steering wheel/column makes noises, and doesn't always lock, but when it does lock, it can be difficult to unlock it! The suspension shakes and rattles. There is a campaign for the corrosion of the undercarriage/suspension, that I wa... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION May 31, 2023
Incident date: Mar 8, 2023
Rear passenger door will not lock manually or via manufacturer installed causing issues with child safety lock and at high speeds can be opened causing injuries and or death ,Windscreen on panoramic sunroof detaches causing safety hazard
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS May 31, 2023
Incident date: Mar 8, 2023
Rear passenger door will not lock manually or via manufacturer installed causing issues with child safety lock and at high speeds can be opened causing injuries and or death ,Windscreen on panoramic sunroof detaches causing safety hazard
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 31, 2023
Incident date: Mar 8, 2023
The defective part is the Transmission molded leadframe, their was a recall issued on Truck which I was not told until the problem occurred when I drivinh the truck I have taken truck in and told them the issue on the Transmission which I looked up and found the recall we contacted Ford Motor Compa... Read more
ENGINE Nov 24, 2022
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
I'm part of a class action lawsuit where I was denied after sending all of the pertinent information the attorney's requested. I have all documentation of the correspondence which was requested with contact information to the Volkswagen company and other recipients. The class action is "Engine Wate... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 9, 2021
Incident date: Sep 8, 2021
I have a VW CC 2012 --Vin [XXX]-- I have 87K and since 40K , I am going on my 3rd fuel pump, I only put in Premium gas with a fuel injector cleaner every 6K miles, I am not sure if this warrants investigation but I am putting this out there in case there are similar cars in this class/model. INFOR... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 21, 2021
Incident date: Aug 12, 2021
Problem with Vapor Canister. Car won’t fill gas and smells like gas from cabin.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 1, 2021
Incident date: Jul 26, 2021
The Power Steering keeps failing while driving. It is available for inspection, ASAP. This is a very dangerous hazard to lose the ability to steer the vehicle at any speed. I have not taken to my mechanic, yet. I have read all sorts of problems with steering since the Takata Air Bag Replacement Re... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 1, 2021
Incident date: Jul 26, 2021
The Power Steering keeps failing while driving. It is available for inspection, ASAP. This is a very dangerous hazard to lose the ability to steer the vehicle at any speed. I have not taken to my mechanic, yet. I have read all sorts of problems with steering since the Takata Air Bag Replacement Re... Read more
STEERING Aug 1, 2021
Incident date: Jul 26, 2021
The Power Steering keeps failing while driving. It is available for inspection, ASAP. This is a very dangerous hazard to lose the ability to steer the vehicle at any speed. I have not taken to my mechanic, yet. I have read all sorts of problems with steering since the Takata Air Bag Replacement Re... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 29, 2021
Incident date: May 10, 2021
I got this car like 2 months and I had nothing but problems...the check engine light has been on since I bought the car the tire message has been on since I got the car now since this last week I have a red flashing oil. Light come on and it says low oil pressure turn engine off and check the manual... Read more
ENGINE Jul 13, 2021
Incident date: May 9, 2021
Vehicle stalls when accelerating or traveling at high rates of speed loses power. Lags to accelerate when gas pedal is pressed then suddenly jolts. Battery, Epc light, as well as engine light come on immediately. Vehicle will restart lights wil eventually go off until the next failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 4, 2021
Incident date: Mar 9, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, SHE SAW SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE VENTS. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POP NOISE AND FIRE BEGAN TO ENGULF FROM THE DASHBOARD. THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURIES DUE TO THE FIRE. THE AIR BAGS DID... Read more
Fire
ENGINE Apr 22, 2021
Incident date: Mar 21, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CHECK OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND UPON INSPECTION, NOTICED THAT ENGINE OIL NEEDED TO BE ADDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HENDRICK VOLKSWAGEN FRISCO 5010 TX-121, FRISCO, TX 75034, (469) ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 3, 2021
Incident date: Oct 1, 2020
ENGINE SHUTOFF. TIMING BELT ISSUE. ELECTRICAL ISSUES BEFORE THIS.
ENGINE Mar 3, 2021
Incident date: Oct 1, 2020
ENGINE SHUTOFF. TIMING BELT ISSUE. ELECTRICAL ISSUES BEFORE THIS.
SEATS Mar 3, 2021
Incident date: Oct 1, 2020
ENGINE SHUTOFF. TIMING BELT ISSUE. ELECTRICAL ISSUES BEFORE THIS.
STRUCTURE:BODY Feb 3, 2021
Incident date: Feb 1, 2021
WATER PUDDING IN DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL, NO INDICATION OF WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. MOLD GROWTH.
ENGINE Dec 3, 2020
Incident date: Dec 2, 2020
FLASHING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT; EPC LIGHT; CAR SHAKING; POWER LOSS; ENGINE MISFIRE. VEHICLE WAS MOVING AROUND 50MPH AT THE TIME.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 2, 2020
Incident date: Sep 28, 2020
OIL PRESSURE CHANGE INDICATED ON DASHBOARD STATING, "LOW OIL PRESSURE", THE INDICATOR THEN WENT OUT AND THE 2012 VW CC 2.0 TSI SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES A HOUR. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND MOVED OF THE INTERSTATE UNDER ITS OWN POWER, BUT WAS IDLI... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 2, 2020
Incident date: Sep 28, 2020
OIL PRESSURE CHANGE INDICATED ON DASHBOARD STATING, "LOW OIL PRESSURE", THE INDICATOR THEN WENT OUT AND THE 2012 VW CC 2.0 TSI SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES A HOUR. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND MOVED OF THE INTERSTATE UNDER ITS OWN POWER, BUT WAS IDLI... Read more
ENGINE Oct 2, 2020
Incident date: Sep 28, 2020
OIL PRESSURE CHANGE INDICATED ON DASHBOARD STATING, "LOW OIL PRESSURE", THE INDICATOR THEN WENT OUT AND THE 2012 VW CC 2.0 TSI SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES A HOUR. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND MOVED OF THE INTERSTATE UNDER ITS OWN POWER, BUT WAS IDLI... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 14, 2020
Incident date: Jun 16, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PUSH THE VEHICLE TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP AN... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 12, 2020
Incident date: Jul 12, 2020
I BROUGHT THIS CAR ABOUT 3MONTHS AGO ANDRIVE ONE DAY ABS ERROR SO TOOK TO MECHANIC HE HOOKED TO MACHINE SAY REAR WHEEL DRIVER SIDE WHEEL SENSOR SO GOT THAT CHANGED THEN IT GAVE MORE CODE SAY COMPUTER NOT COMMUNICATING AN ALSO THE OTHER SENSORS OUT AN TCS PLUS STEERING ASST. SO I WENT ONLINE TO FIND ... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 12, 2020
Incident date: Jul 12, 2020
I BROUGHT THIS CAR ABOUT 3MONTHS AGO ANDRIVE ONE DAY ABS ERROR SO TOOK TO MECHANIC HE HOOKED TO MACHINE SAY REAR WHEEL DRIVER SIDE WHEEL SENSOR SO GOT THAT CHANGED THEN IT GAVE MORE CODE SAY COMPUTER NOT COMMUNICATING AN ALSO THE OTHER SENSORS OUT AN TCS PLUS STEERING ASST. SO I WENT ONLINE TO FIND ... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Jul 12, 2020
Incident date: Jul 12, 2020
I BROUGHT THIS CAR ABOUT 3MONTHS AGO ANDRIVE ONE DAY ABS ERROR SO TOOK TO MECHANIC HE HOOKED TO MACHINE SAY REAR WHEEL DRIVER SIDE WHEEL SENSOR SO GOT THAT CHANGED THEN IT GAVE MORE CODE SAY COMPUTER NOT COMMUNICATING AN ALSO THE OTHER SENSORS OUT AN TCS PLUS STEERING ASST. SO I WENT ONLINE TO FIND ... Read more
WHEELS Mar 11, 2020
Incident date: Jul 8, 2019
VOLKSWAGEN RECALLED CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012, CC VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). VEHICLE IN QUESTION CURRENTLY IS EXPERIENCING AN ISSUE WITH THIS SYSTEM. VOLKSWAGEN SHOULD EXTEND THIS ... Read more
ENGINE Feb 16, 2020
Incident date: Feb 14, 2020
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LAST NIGHT THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING STRANGE KNOCKING NOISES AND THEN STALLED WITH A BLINKING CEL THAT TURNED TO SOLID I RESTARTED THE CAR TWICE IN NEUTRAL (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) IT WAS R MILES FROM MY JOB TO MY HOME THE CAR NOW DOES NOT START AND MAKES A VERY LOUD KNOCK... Read more
POWER TRAIN Feb 16, 2020
Incident date: Feb 14, 2020
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LAST NIGHT THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING STRANGE KNOCKING NOISES AND THEN STALLED WITH A BLINKING CEL THAT TURNED TO SOLID I RESTARTED THE CAR TWICE IN NEUTRAL (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) IT WAS R MILES FROM MY JOB TO MY HOME THE CAR NOW DOES NOT START AND MAKES A VERY LOUD KNOCK... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Feb 1, 2020
Incident date: Jan 22, 2020
REAR TAIL LIGHTING AND TRUCK LATCH FAIL TO OPERATE CAUSING HIGH POSSIBILITY OF BEING STRUCK FROM BEHIND. THIS IS AND HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR YEARS, ALL 2009 TO 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC MODELS HAVE AND CONTINUE TO HAVE THE ISSUE. THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE TRUNK IS OF POOR DESIGN AND QUALITY CAUSING WIRES TO... Read more
ENGINE Jan 25, 2020
Incident date: Mar 13, 2019
I WENT TO STORE CAME BACK OUT CAR WAS DRIVING FINE ON THE WAY WHEN I CAME BACK OT IT WOULDN'T START HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC NO COMPRESSION IT TRIES TO STAR BUT JUST TURNS OVER HE SAYS I NEED A NEW MOTOR A USED MOTOR FOR THE CAR IS LIKE 2900 AAND THAT'S JUST TOO BUY NOT HAVE THE OLD ONE TOOK IT A... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Dec 23, 2019
Incident date: Nov 7, 2019
WHILE DRIVING IN DC AND ALSO WHILE STATIONARY MY CAR ENGINE BEGINS TO STAGGER OR SHAKE REPEATEDLY AND THE FUEL PUMP AND INJECTORS ARE ALSO GIVING OUT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM FEELS BACKED UP EPC LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF CONSTANTLY AND AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD LOOKS OUT OF SORTS SPARK PLUGS GO OUT VERY FAST AS WEL... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 23, 2019
Incident date: Nov 7, 2019
WHILE DRIVING IN DC AND ALSO WHILE STATIONARY MY CAR ENGINE BEGINS TO STAGGER OR SHAKE REPEATEDLY AND THE FUEL PUMP AND INJECTORS ARE ALSO GIVING OUT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM FEELS BACKED UP EPC LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF CONSTANTLY AND AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD LOOKS OUT OF SORTS SPARK PLUGS GO OUT VERY FAST AS WEL... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Dec 23, 2019
Incident date: Nov 7, 2019
WHILE DRIVING IN DC AND ALSO WHILE STATIONARY MY CAR ENGINE BEGINS TO STAGGER OR SHAKE REPEATEDLY AND THE FUEL PUMP AND INJECTORS ARE ALSO GIVING OUT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM FEELS BACKED UP EPC LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF CONSTANTLY AND AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD LOOKS OUT OF SORTS SPARK PLUGS GO OUT VERY FAST AS WEL... Read more
AIR BAGS Oct 24, 2019
Incident date: Mar 7, 2019
I TOOK MY CAR TO GUNTHER VOLKSWAGEN OF FORT LAUDERDALE 1660 S STATE RD 7, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33317 (954) 420-7374. THEY REFUSED TO CHANGE THE TAKATA AIRBAG I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT CONNECT THEIR EQUIPMENT . I WAS TOLD THAT I NEED TO PAY FOR THEM TO DO DIAGNOSTICS ON MY CAR. THEY WOULDN'T EV... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Oct 17, 2019
Incident date: Oct 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS KEPT FAILING TO WORK AND THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SIX TIMES. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AFTER RE... Read more
ENGINE Sep 10, 2019
Incident date: Aug 30, 2019
CAR STUTTERED RIGHT BEFORE I PARKED IN A PARKING SPOT TURNED OFF CAR, WENT IN A STORE CAME BACK OUT AND CAR WOULD NOT START, JUST CRANKS BUT WONT TURN OVER. TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILURE. LOSS OF 4 CYLINDER COMPRESSION. NEED COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT. A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH 2.0 TURBO ENGINE, DATIN... Read more
ENGINE Aug 19, 2019
Incident date: Aug 17, 2019
DRIVING A 2012 VW CC WITH 57,000 MILES. DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH AND ATTEMPTED TO PASS A SLOW MOVING TRUCK. ACCELERATED QUICKLY AND MID PASS THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO "LIMP MODE" WITH ECR LIGHT ACTIVATED ON THE DASH. PULLED OVER SAFELY AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER C... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 26, 2019
Incident date: Jul 22, 2019
DRIVING ON A RAINY DAY THE ABS BRAKES SKID SLIGHTLY AND AND THEN THE ABS LIGHT THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT THE PARKING BRAKE THE AIRBAG LIGHT IT ALSO SAYS (FAULT/ ABS STABALIZATION CONTROL (ESC) AND NEXT MESSAGE IS AIR BAG FAULT ALL TURN ON THEN TURN OFF A FEW DAYS LATER THEY ARE ALL SOLID AND STAYIN... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Jul 26, 2019
Incident date: Jul 22, 2019
DRIVING ON A RAINY DAY THE ABS BRAKES SKID SLIGHTLY AND AND THEN THE ABS LIGHT THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT THE PARKING BRAKE THE AIRBAG LIGHT IT ALSO SAYS (FAULT/ ABS STABALIZATION CONTROL (ESC) AND NEXT MESSAGE IS AIR BAG FAULT ALL TURN ON THEN TURN OFF A FEW DAYS LATER THEY ARE ALL SOLID AND STAYIN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 26, 2019
Incident date: Jul 22, 2019
DRIVING ON A RAINY DAY THE ABS BRAKES SKID SLIGHTLY AND AND THEN THE ABS LIGHT THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT THE PARKING BRAKE THE AIRBAG LIGHT IT ALSO SAYS (FAULT/ ABS STABALIZATION CONTROL (ESC) AND NEXT MESSAGE IS AIR BAG FAULT ALL TURN ON THEN TURN OFF A FEW DAYS LATER THEY ARE ALL SOLID AND STAYIN... Read more
ENGINE Jul 16, 2019
Incident date: Jul 10, 2019
THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE TWICE, ,
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE Jul 11, 2019
Incident date: Nov 26, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WAS NOT WORKING BECAUSE THE CLOCKSPRING WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHARLES MAUND VOLKSWAGEN (6900 BURNET RD, AUSTIN, TX 78757, (512) 458-1111) TO BE REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL PERTAINING TO THE CLOCKSPR... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 17, 2019
Incident date: Jun 8, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE GEARS WERE SHIFTED, AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IDLED BEFORE ACCELERATING AND THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDEN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 7, 2019
Incident date: Jun 1, 2019
VARIOUS ALERTS FOR DIFFERENT LIGHTS, LEFT FRONT SIDE LIGHT, RIGHT REAR SIDE LIGHT, GAS CAP, DRIVERS WINDOW WON'T ROLL ALL THE WAY UP, CLOCK RESETS BY ITSELF TO WRONG TIME.
POWER TRAIN Jun 6, 2019
Incident date: Jun 5, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOZZANI VOLKSWAGEN (LOCATED AT 528 S CITRUS AVE, COVINA, CA 91723, (626) 921-5160) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC

2012 Volkswagen CC 4 DR AWD

CategoryRating
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 0.0%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningNo
Lane Departure WarningNo

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) 22.0 31.0 25.0 Premium $3,100
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 31.0 24.0 Premium $3,200

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC

1,315 manufacturer communications from 736 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL152
350000 EQUIPMENT115
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM113
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING97
060000 ENGINE (PWS)70
100000 POWER TRAIN69
140000 AIR BAGS65
010000 STEERING38
V171905201285571 Apr 10, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VW Engine oil quality standards
V171901201285570 Feb 22, 2024
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
VW Engine oil quality standards
V171901201285569 Jan 25, 2024
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
VW Engine oil quality standards
V171901201285569 Jan 25, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VW Engine oil quality standards
V691901201047916 Jan 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
V171901201285568 Nov 22, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VW Engine oil quality standards
V171901201285568 Nov 22, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VW Engine oil quality standards
V871810204370421 Nov 13, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number
V171901201285567 Oct 30, 2023
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
VW Engine oil quality standards
V171905201285566 Sep 28, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VW Engine oil quality standards
V271901201189425 Sep 7, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology
V0018092053065_4 Sep 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
V171901201285565 Aug 21, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
TT 001601_6 Aug 3, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Helpline & Parts Dept. contact information.
V271503201607612 Jul 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw
V171901201285564 Jul 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V271901201189424 Jun 28, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
V2719012011894_2 Jun 28, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
V371802203397511 Jun 21, 2023
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
V171901201285563 Jun 20, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
V171901201285563 Jun 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
V171806201781318 Jun 20, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
V171806201781318 Jun 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
V011615201481517 Jun 15, 2023
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
V011615201481517 Jun 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
V001713203384619 Jun 15, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Gasoline fuel additive
V0116132033805_8 Jun 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
V3416022034406_6 Jun 15, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.
V3416022034406_6 Jun 15, 2023
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.
V171901201285562 May 30, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V191701202254810 May 22, 2023
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Introduce new engine coolant compatible with all models and all model years.
VWP-18-11 Apr 27, 2023
010000 STEERING
This Document was revised. The model year chat was removed for VWP-18-11 for the Steering Wheel Clock Spring Limited Warranty Extension
V171901201285560 Apr 24, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V171901201285559 Mar 21, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards
V271902203397810 Mar 16, 2023
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Generator Replacement
TRMDMV_NM_VW Mar 13, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 363 Volkswagen owners in the State of New Mexico on March 13, 2023.
TRMDMV_MA_VW Mar 13, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,498 Volkswagen owners in the State of Massachusetts on March 13, 2023.
V4016012043146_2 Feb 20, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Strut or Shock leak assessment.
TRMDMV_CO_VW Feb 13, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,414 Volkswagen owners in the State of Colorado on February 13, 2023.
VWP-23-01 Feb 6, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Document informs dealers on VWP-23-01
V171901201285558 Feb 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
V691901201047915 Feb 2, 2023
150000 SEAT BELTS
VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
V691901201047915 Feb 2, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
TT 91 23 01 Jan 26, 2023
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Radio knob replacement instead of radio replacement w/ knob part number.
V171901201285557 Jan 12, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
SM 80-2022 Dec 21, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed only order the successor parts going forward.
V941901201152119 Dec 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update model year applicability to include 2023.
V171901201285556 Dec 12, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
V271901201189422 Dec 6, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
WLA-22-15 Nov 16, 2022
263000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
ACC Calibration Process
V871810204370417 Nov 10, 2022
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
V871810204370417 Nov 10, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
V171901201285555 Nov 1, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
V171901201285554 Oct 18, 2022
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil ) excluding Routan & ID.4attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
TRMDMV_NY_VW Oct 17, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
In conjunction with the New York DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,743 Volkswagen owners in the State of New York on October 17, 2022.
TT 01 20 05_4 Sep 22, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DTC's P053F,P0087, P0088, P1025 may set due to the high pressure fuel pump being out of time (sync).
TRMDPS_SC_VW Sep 19, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Volkswagen is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,824 Volkswagen owners in the state of South Carolina on September 19, 2022.
V0017062033708_8 Sep 6, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
V171901201285553 Aug 30, 2022
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
V3416022034406_5 Aug 25, 2022
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manual transmission noise diagnostic assistance
CT_batt_charger Aug 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Minimum battery charger requirements during software updates
V171901201285551 Aug 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
V171901201285551 Aug 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
TRMDMV_PR_VW Jul 25, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 158 Volkswagen owners in the State of Puerto Rico on Ju
TRMDMV_PR_VW Jul 25, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 158 Volkswagen owners in the State of Puerto Rico on
TRMDMV_VA_VW Jul 21, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
In conjunction with the Virginia DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,217 VW owners in the State of Virginia on July 21, 2022
V171901201285550 Jun 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include model year 2023 and the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
V171806201781317 Jun 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine oil consumption measurement.
TT 20 09 01_5 Jun 23, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
TT 20 09 01_5 Jun 23, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
TT 20 09 01_5 Jun 23, 2022
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
TRMDMV_GA_VW Jun 23, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 4,588 Volkswagen owners in the State of Georgia on June
V011812201460318 Jun 22, 2022
119111 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
Software Version Management (SVM) instruction. Update to require 70amp minimum battery charger during procedure.
V011812201460318 Jun 22, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Software Version Management (SVM) instruction. Update to require 70amp minimum battery charger during procedure.
V011615201481514 Jun 15, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Gasoline quality.
V171901201285548 Jun 15, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VW engine oil specifications. Update to model year applicability.
V171901201285548 Jun 15, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VW engine oil specifications. Update to model year applicability.
V0116132033805_6 Jun 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
SM 48-2022 Jun 15, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
V3718022033975_8 Jun 14, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Auto Trans fluid requirements.
V001713203384615 Jun 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recommended fuel additive to avoid engine misfires.
V8720022061094_7 Jun 8, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include ID.4
V271901201189420 Jun 8, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS
V271901201189420 Jun 8, 2022
119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS
V8720022061094_5 Jun 6, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
V171901201285547 Jun 6, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VW engine oil specifications. Update to attachments.
V171901201285547 Jun 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VW engine oil specifications. Update to attachments.
TT 13 20 01_2 May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine oil pressure priming.
TT 13 20 01_2 May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine oil pressure priming.
TT 01 20 05_3 May 19, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Diagnostic aid for DTC P0088 & P1025.
V871812200556627 May 18, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and cost of cleaning solution in warranty table.
V271901201189419 May 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Testing and Charging using recommended VW test equipment.
TT 27-10-02_4 May 12, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Tester VAS 6161 introduction.
TRMDMV_CA_VW May 4, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
In conjunction with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 7,152 Volkswagen owners in the State of California on April 29, 2022.
V171901201285546 Apr 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
VWP-22-03 Apr 25, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-03
Circular24EFREV1 Apr 8, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine and/or transmission control module software designed and certified for similar models/model years was used in vehicles affected by this emissions service action. It is undetermined whether there could be an impact to OBD or CO2 emiss
V941901201152118 Apr 7, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation. Update model year applicability to include 2022.
TRMALEA_AL_VW Mar 23, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
In conjunction with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Volkswagen is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,387 Volkswagen owners in the State of Alabama on March 23, 2022.
V171901201285545 Mar 22, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLKSWAGEN CC

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA18003 Opened: Apr 18, 2018
EA, Open , Model Year: 2009
Air Bag Clockspring Failure
In August 2015, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) launched Safety Recall 15V-483 to address the loss of the protection provided by the front driver air bag in several models due to the failure of the clockspring.Debris entry into the steering wheel hub can result in contamination and ul... Read more
RQ17009 Opened: Nov 13, 2017 , Closed: May 4, 2018
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2010
Air Bag Clockspring Failure
In August 2015, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) launched Safety Recall 15V-483 to address the loss of the protection provided by the front driver air bag in several models due to the failure of the clockspring.Debris entry into the steering wheel hub can result in contamination and ul... Read more
PE15010 Opened: Mar 24, 2015 , Closed: Sep 28, 2015
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2010
Air Bag Clockspring Failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of steering wheel clock spring/steering column control module (SCCM) failures in model year (MY) 2012 Volkswagen Passat and CC models.The SCCM is a module within the steering column that incorporates a sp... Read more

VOLKSWAGEN CC - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN CC across all model years (2009, 2017).

41 Total Recalls
1,359 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
69 Reported Crashes
5 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLKSWAGEN CC - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2017 3 7 View
2016 6 38 View
2015 4 49 View
2014 5 102 View
2013 5 188 View
2012 (current) 6 337
2011 4 120 View
2010 4 330 View
2009 4 185 View
2008 0 3 View

Other VOLKSWAGEN Models

Model Recalls Complaints
JETTA 249 14,075 View
GOLF 190 2,084 View
PASSAT 185 10,492 View
BEETLE 157 3,629 View
GTI 116 1,926 View
ID.4 115 1,606 View
ATLAS 101 2,700 View
TIGUAN 78 3,173 View