2011 Volkswagen CC air bags problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2011 Volkswagen CC — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen CC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally, the horn was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with clockspring failure. The dealer informed the contact…”
filed Jul 25, 2022
“I received a notice that my fuel pump was being recalled for safety precautions. I immediately called my local vw dealership and they proceeded to tell me that even though this was a safety issue, the part was not yet available for the dealerships to repair. I have had issues with the car not going…”
filed Jan 10, 2018
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% |
| 2012 CC | 86 | 37% |
| 2010 CC | 84 | 35% |
| 2009 CC | 59 | 43% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.