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Electrical systemPart report

2012 Volkswagen CC Electrical system Problems

Complaints
38about this part
Share
17%of 230 total for the year
Median mileage
55,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Volkswagen CC, 17% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“My steering wheel electrical and air bag stopped working after I made a turn while driving. I found out it was the clock spring after taking it in. The car had only been driven for about 38,000 miles and something like that should not happen that early. Volkswagen has not done anything about it yet either.”

NHTSA complaint #10731545, filed 2015-07, 38,000 miles

“Over the last several weeks (3-4) I've observed the CC straining (as if the battery doesn't have the amps) to start the vehicle. This past weekend the car wouldn't start and I can't charge the battery enough to produce the cranking amps to turn it over. The local vw dealership states that they have not received instructions as to how to diagnose or repair the vehicle at this time. We have less than 45000 mile on the CC - this shouldn't be an issue for this vehicle. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.”

NHTSA complaint #11048664, filed 2017-11, 41,500 miles

“My vehicle first had an ABS light illuminate which caused an ABS failure. I've read this is a common problem. Then most recently I had an epc code illuminate in addition to a check engine light. This caused the car to lose RPM and start misfiring. I had to replace all 4 coils on the vehicle. While at the shop my air conditioned stopped working correctly only functioning when on the 4 position. I hate this care more than anything and can only pray that vw may find it in their heart to buy it back!!!!”

NHTSA complaint #10778507, filed 2015-09, 62,000 miles

“My left tire blew out and I had no flat tire indicator on my dashboard while travelling full speed on the freeway. The next day my engine stalled with no warning of low/no oil in my car. Both of the issues could have caused a fatality or multiple fatalities when a 2012 vw CC luxury just stops with no warning. I have called vw corporate and of course they stated they cannot help me since this repair is not a recall item: however, I see tons of complaints regarding the 2.0 engine in my car manufactured by vw. This matter needs to be resolved immediately and not ignored. …”

NHTSA complaint #11118032, filed 2018-08, 105,000 miles

“My car has left me stranded twice. It all started when my fuel pump started to leak gas all over my car. Once I got the fuel pump replaced. My vehicle ran fine on my way to the store but when I came back to my car it turned over and let me pull out of my parking spot but then died when I went to put it in drive in the parking lot. I attempted to jump my car but it did not work. I replaced the battery on 10/9/17 and it appeared to solve the issue. On 10/29/17 I drove my car up north to payson. It ran completely fine until I shut it off to go to the creek. …”

NHTSA complaint #11045248, filed 2017-11, 3 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016415%
2015517%
20141013%
20131711%
20123817%
201178%
20102611%
20091310%

Other parts of the 2012 Volkswagen CC

Air bags
86 complaints
Engine
64 complaints
Fuel system
61 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Wheels
10 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Electronic stability control
9 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Volkswagen CC

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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