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2011 Volkswagen CC Air bags Problems

Complaints
32about this part
Share
37%of 86 total for the year
Median mileage
44,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Volkswagen CC, 37% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving my steering wheel controls stopped functioning to include my horn, airbag, esp, and traction control. After researching the web I found this is a common issue on all vw models and occurs around 40,000 miles. Apparently the vw clockspring in the steering column assembly has a design flaw, and there is no recall at this time.”

NHTSA complaint #10561143, filed 2014-01, 38,650 miles

“Takata recall #69m9, NHTSA #16v078 - my local deal advised me they still do not have the parts to fix for this problem. My vehicle is identified as being in your zone a (high priority for repair). This repair is a critical safety issue and needs to be corrected asap. When can I expect my vehicle will be repaired? Do I need to take legal action to get vw to resolve this critical safety problem?”

NHTSA complaint #10920274, filed 2016-10, 21,330 miles

“Takata recall. I am in a position where I cannot trade in my car due to this recall. It is frustrating as I have a new job I do a lot of driving and was looking to get a safer more economical awd car. I am at a loss that I am stuck until there is a fix which has no estimated time frame.”

NHTSA complaint #10928797, filed 2016-11, 72,000 miles

“Two years ago they promised to replace airbags but have not done so. We want to get new car but we cannot sell it with this recall in effect. How can we get them to fix our car. Or can we make them buy it bach.”

NHTSA complaint #10945196, filed 2017-01, 30,000 miles

“I was notified by vw that my airbag was made by takada and was recalled, needed replacement. But they also told me that vw had no part. It's been dragged on until this day. Please help.”

NHTSA complaint #10950198, filed 2017-02, 40,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20161142%
2015827%
20145265%
20138960%
20128637%
20113237%
20108435%
20095943%

Other parts of the 2011 Volkswagen CC

Engine
26 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Volkswagen CC

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology