2012 Volkswagen CC air bags problems
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2012 Volkswagen CC — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 1, 2021
“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…”
filed Jul 12, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 18V148000 · Mar 6, 2018
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 16V078000 · Feb 10, 2016
- In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral…Campaign 15V483000 · Aug 4, 2015
Related service bulletins
Inquiries
V6919012010479_17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 11, 2026
Air Bags problems in other CC years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 CC | 11 | 42% |
| 2015 CC | 8 | 27% |
| 2014 CC | 52 | 65% |
| 2013 CC | 89 | 60% |
| 2011 CC | 32 | 37% |
| 2010 CC | 84 | 35% |
| 2009 CC | 59 | 43% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Volkswagen CC
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.