2013 Volkswagen CC air bags problems
89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2013 Volkswagen CC — 60% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While I was driving I notice my steering wheel making a crumbling of plastic noise when I made any kind of turn . A few days later my Airbag error lamp started to blink. I parked and restarted my engine then the airbag became solid . My dash read “Airbag Error” . I notice all my steering wheel…”
filed Apr 14, 2023
“The contact owns a 2013 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 an independent mechanic who informed the contact that no fault codes were retrieved. The…”
filed Jul 22, 2022
“The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen CC. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light would remain illuminated and the horn would not operate. In addition, the cruise control was inoperable. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified…”
filed Jun 30, 2021
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% |
| 2012 CC | 86 | 37% |
| 2011 CC | 32 | 37% |
| 2010 CC | 84 | 35% |
| 2009 CC | 59 | 43% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.