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2016 Volkswagen CC Air bags Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
42%of 26 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Volkswagen CC, 42% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“Takata recall vw has no part--they have no timeline for the part--the are refusing a loaner until they have the part (which makes no sense). They refuse to comment on whether the car should be driven. I should not have to choose between my family's safety and spending more money--they need to provide a loaner!”

NHTSA complaint #11180280, filed 2019-02, 45,000 miles

“The clock spring has failed on my CC causing all airbags to be disabled. Volkswagen refuses to fix this as a safety issue. I'm filing this in the event that something happens I will have full recourse against them for negligence over profit.”

NHTSA complaint #11389150, filed 2021-01, 55,000 miles

“It looks like a problem with the computer system all my light and sensors came on including airbags etc.. It happens when I turn my car on to go to work.”

NHTSA complaint #11279682, filed 2019-11, 70,000 miles

“What happens is exactly what is described in other models and years of the same model. Failure of the steering power and airbag failure due to failure of clockspring. This is a new car and it would be quite a coincidence to have this same issue with the same manufacturer and not have it be causally related based on the same defect which caused a similar recall. The airbag sensor light wen ton, horn wouldn't work, electrical components on wheel won't work. Bringing for replacement of clockspring (same as in other recall).”

NHTSA complaint #11173730, filed 2019-02, 41,000 miles

“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 with a long waiting period.”

NHTSA complaint #11488206, filed 2022-10

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 2016 Volkswagen CC

Fuel system
8 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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