2013 Volkswagen CC Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Volkswagen CC, 5% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The engine stalled while driving( speed 5-10mph). Steering wheel immediately automatically locked,lost control over the car.the computer showed a problem with the battery (the sign was displayed for a few seconds). Pushed the brakes - brakes worked. Removed the key and started the car again, the car started up and everything has stabilized.”
NHTSA complaint #10523543, filed 2013-07, 10,000 miles“Vehicle will not start. Message indicates steering wheel column lock . This happens intermittently. This is a known problem with other vw models, but dealership won't cover it, and general manager is acting as if he doesn't know this issue exists with other models.”
NHTSA complaint #10946459, filed 2017-01, 65,000 miles“From the Volkswagen recall site re: steering wheel air bag & clock spring. Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag. …”
NHTSA complaint #11001780, filed 2017-06, 31,000 miles“Driving down highway and steering wheel took the car left, lost control and crashed. Entire wheel and axle was off vehicle. Lucky that the driver airbag opened as there was an open recall on it for possible defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10902984, filed 2016-09, 33,000 miles“Upon turning the vehicle, the engine starts up normally. However as soon as the engine is started up, in park mode, the steering wheel instantly begins to violently and out of control shake, vibrate, twists, and shake the whole vehicle. The act does not stop until the vehicle is turned off. This happens for an additional three to four times until the vehicle is turned off, and steering wheel is turned either way until you feel it lock into place or click into place. This happens at least once a week. There is video of the incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10514659, filed 2013-06, 22,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10235284Apr 27, 2023This Document was revised. The model year chat was removed for VWP-18-11 for the Steering Wheel Clock Spring Limited Warranty Extension
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Volkswagen CC
89 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Volkswagen CC
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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