repaired · 2020 Q1
Unknown or other
Risk. If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
2012 Volkswagen CCProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 230 owner complaints about the 2012 Volkswagen CC, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-509 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 16, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Navigator84, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Volkswagen CC has problems
230 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
86Air bags8 crash/fire/injury
64Engine2 crash/fire/injury
58Fuel/propulsion system4 crash/fire/injury
38Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
12Steering
11Power train
10Wheels
9Electronic stability control (ESC)
8Vehicle speed control
3213 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 86 | 8 |
| Engine | 64 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 58 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 38 | 3 |
| Steering | 12 | 0 |
| Power train | 11 | 0 |
| Wheels | 10 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 9 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 2 |
| 13 other systems | 32 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2012 Volkswagen CC recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2019 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. 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…
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repaired · 2017 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. 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…
no report yet
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. WITH THE INCORRECT TPMS SENSORS, DRIVERS WILL RECEIVE A CONSTANT WARNING FROM THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
58kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 32 air bags complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.
7under 30k miles29under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
9 owners mentioned a cost$5,000median
Middle half: $1,800 – $7,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other CC year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CC median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 Volkswagen CC safety ratings
2012 Volkswagen CC 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (0.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Volkswagen CC, and the recalls they led to.
- Clockspring failureNo recall
- Air Bag Clockspring FailureLed to recall 15V-483
- Air Bag Clockspring FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What CC owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
I TOOK MY CAR TO GUNTHER VOLKSWAGEN OF FORT LAUDERDALE 1660 S STATE RD 7, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33317 [PHONE]. 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 EVEN CHECK…
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