2016 Volkswagen CC air bags problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2016 Volkswagen CC — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased my Volkswagen CC in 2019. It hasn't been officially 4 years of owning the vehicle, and the clock spring or air bag light comes on in which it seems every 1.5 years. It costs over $800 to repair, and the first repair was replaced by certified VW OEM parts. I can't get an inspection and…”
filed May 5, 2023
“Clock spring broke, now NO airbag and nothing on the steering panel works including the horn and airbag. First I was told by the dealship that it was a California car so they would fix it, today I was told they would not. So we are driving a car with NO airbag. They want $700 to replace this part…”
filed Oct 6, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that…Campaign 19V535000 · Jul 17, 2019
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 19V014000 · Jan 11, 2019
Related service bulletins
Inquiries
V6919012010479_17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 11, 2026
Air Bags problems in other CC years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 CC | 8 | 27% |
| 2014 CC | 52 | 65% |
| 2013 CC | 89 | 60% |
| 2012 CC | 86 | 37% |
| 2011 CC | 32 | 37% |
| 2010 CC | 84 | 35% |
| 2009 CC | 59 | 43% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.