Volkswagen CC recalls

15 official safety recalls for the Volkswagen CC from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Driver airbag inflator may degrade

    Reported June 13, 2023Model years 2007–2016DVSA recall R/2023/178287,438 vehicles affected

    Air and moisture may enter the driver airbag inflator and cause it to degrade. The airbag will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Takata Front airbag
    Defect
    The function of the driver airbag inflators can degrade due to air and moisture ingress.
    Remedy
    Replace airbag

  2. Vehicles may not meet safety standards

    Reported May 5, 2021Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 21V32100046 vehicles affected

    These vehicles were sold without confirmation that they met all applicable requirements and may have been modified. They may fail to comply with safety standards, increasing the risk of injury, crash or fire. The manufacturer will repurchase the vehicles.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    UNKNOWN OR OTHER
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
    Consequence
    Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
    Remedy
    Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  3. Airbag control unit condenser may fail

    Reported November 5, 2019Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2019/37853,964 vehicles affected

    A condenser in the airbag control unit may fail. The control unit software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    A CONDENSER MAY FAIL IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT
    Defect
    A condenser in the airbag control unit may fail.
    Remedy
    The software of the airbag control unit must be updated.

  4. Air bag control unit may disable or deploy bags unexpectedly

    Reported July 17, 2019Model years 2015–2016NHTSA campaign 19V53500027,822 vehicles affected

    A defective power supply capacitor in the air bag control unit may deactivate the air bags or cause them to deploy unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Dealers will install new software and replace the unit as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
    Consequence
    Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Z5.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  5. Driver air bag inflator may explode

    Reported January 11, 2019Model years 2015–2017NHTSA campaign 19V014000119,394 vehicles affected

    Excessive pressure may cause the driver air bag inflator to explode when deployed, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially seriously injuring or killing occupants. Dealers will replace the inflator with an alternative one, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
    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 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  6. Vehicle modifications may affect regulatory compliance

    Reported May 16, 2018Model years 2012–2016NHTSA campaign 18V329000252 vehicles affected

    Modifications made during an internal evaluation may leave the vehicles out of compliance with applicable requirements, potentially increasing the risk of a crash, fire or injury. The manufacturer will have dealers repair the vehicles or repurchase them if necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    UNKNOWN OR OTHER
    Defect
    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 may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  7. Driver air bag inflator may explode

    Reported March 6, 2018Model years 2009–2014NHTSA campaign 18V148000363,713 vehicles affected

    Excessive pressure may cause the driver air bag inflator to explode when deployed, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially causing serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the inflator with an alternative one, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    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.
    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 recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  8. Passenger airbag may not deploy

    Reported January 29, 2018Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2018/03464 vehicles affected

    A faulty weld between the detonator and generator may prevent the front passenger airbag from triggering in a collision. The airbag module will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
    Defect
    A connection between the detonator and generator in the front passenger airbag module may not be correctly welded. Therefore the airbag may not be triggered in the event of a collision.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag module.

  9. Fuel pump control module may fail

    Reported August 16, 2017Model years 2009–2016NHTSA campaign 17V509000280,915 vehicles affected

    An interruption in power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail and the engine to stall, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the control module free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  10. Front head restraints may not restrain occupants properly

    Reported April 28, 2017Model years 2016–2017NHTSA campaign 17V28700023 vehicles affected

    Incorrect front seat head restraints may inadequately restrain an occupant's head in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the front head restraints, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 CC vehicles. Incorrect front seat head restraints (rests) may have been installed, possibly resulting in the seat occupant's head being inadequately restrained in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
    Consequence
    If the seat occupant's head is inadequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat head restraints, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72G5.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  11. Rear child door locks may disengage

    Reported June 24, 2016Model years 2016NHTSA campaign 16V4640005,658 vehicles affected

    Vibrations, including from opening and closing a door, may disengage the rear child locks. A child could open a door and fall from the vehicle, risking injury. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the locks free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
    Defect
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.
    Consequence
    If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58C9.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  12. Driver airbag inflator may rupture

    Reported February 10, 2016Model years 2009–2014NHTSA campaign 16V078000659,493 vehicles affected

    The driver airbag inflator may rupture when deployed, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially seriously injuring or killing occupants. Dealers will replace the driver airbag inflators, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    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 air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
    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 available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  13. Debris may disconnect the driver's frontal airbag

    Reported August 4, 2015Model years 2010–2014NHTSA campaign 15V483000415,825 vehicles affected

    Debris may damage the steering wheel clock spring cable, breaking the electrical connection to the driver's frontal airbag and preventing deployment in a crash. Dealers will install a protective cover or replace the clock spring as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
    Defect
    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 wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
    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 will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  14. Incorrect tire pressure sensors may prevent monitoring

    Reported June 6, 2011Model years 2012NHTSA campaign 11V3120004 vehicles affected

    Incorrect sensors cause a constant tire pressure warning, and the system cannot determine whether tires are properly inflated. Driving on underinflated tires may lead to tire failure and a crash. The sensors will be replaced with the proper ones free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
    Defect
    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 THAT WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE PROPER TPMS SENSORS.
    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 DRIVEN WITH ONE OR MORE UNDERINFLATED TIRES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE THAT MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
    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.
    Notes
    VOLKSWAGEN SAFETY RECALL NO. 44J4/XO.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

  15. Passenger seat belt wiring may disable frontal airbag

    Reported March 24, 2009Model years 2009NHTSA campaign 09V0970005,000 vehicles affected

    Incorrectly routed passenger seat belt wiring may be damaged when the seat moves. The airbag control module may then deactivate the passenger frontal airbag, reducing protection in a crash. Dealers will inspect and adjust the wiring, replacing damaged wiring free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 5,000 MY 2009 CC VEHICLES. SOME AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INCORRECTLY ROUTED RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING HARNESS, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR WIRES TO BECOME DAMAGED WHEN THE SEAT IS MOVED FULLY UP OR DOWN OR BACK AND FORTH. IF THIS WIRING DAMAGE OCCURS, THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE WILL SWITCH TO A FALLBACK ALGORITHM AND DEACTIVATE THE PASSENGER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG.
    Consequence
    IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADJUST THE ROUTING OF THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WIRING HARNESS. IF A DAMAGED WIRING HARNESS IS FOUND, THE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
    Notes
    VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. 69H3/S3.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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