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2012 Volkswagen CC: airbag warning light

13 of the 230 complaints about the 2012 Volkswagen CC describe airbag warning light.

owner complaints
13
of this car's complaints
6%
typical mileage
80,000
recalls
3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 61 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Airbag warning light by model year

What owners say

Filed Jul 26, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 70,000 miles · NY

Driving on a rainy day the ABS brakes skid slightly and and then the ABS light the traction control light the parking brake the airbag light it also says (fault/ ABS stabalization control (ESC) and next message is air bag fault all turn on then turn off a few days later they are all solid and staying on mechanic says it's a bad speed sensor let's see it's not repaired yet

Filed Dec 24, 2018 · 88,000 miles · FL

When vehicle is in motion there has been multiple times I came close to getting in an accident due to being unable to use my horn. My horn and controls not work due to the clock spring harness. The vw clock spring warranty will not cover the fix due to my airbag light not being on yet. My horn not working alone is a safety issue and they refuse to see it that way.

Filed Jul 26, 2018 · Airbags, Steering · SC

Air bag light is on after 6 months of taking the car to the dealer to repair the issue after the recall. Went back to dealer and they want to charge me to fix the issue.

Filed Jul 19, 2018 · Airbags, Fuel system · 82,000 miles · FL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 volkswagen cc. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline), 15v483000 (air bags), and 18v148000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The vehicle was taken to palmetto 57 volkswagen (16825 nw 57th ave, miami gardens, fl 33055, (305) 760-9527), but was not diagnosed due to the parts being unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jun 9, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · MI

There was a recall on the steering wheel clock spring on the volkswagen cc. Instead of replacing the clock spring in my car, there was a temporary 'rubber bamd' placed on the steering wheel clock. The following week, the entire steering wheel clock broke and the air bag light came on. I cannot use any of the functions on my steering wheel. The dealership claims that the problem was fixed according to the recall and it's nothing they can do about it.

Filed Feb 26, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · MI

Takata recall: volkswagen claims to have fixed the clock spring and air bag in car however the air bag light is on and the clock spring is broken. I cannot use the horn or any buttons on the steering wheel. The electrical system does not work properly without the controls on the steering wheel.

Filed Feb 27, 2017 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen cc. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v078000 (air bags) and 15v483000 (air bags). The parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the horn failed to sound. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Nov 4, 2016 · Airbags, Wheels · 70,000 miles · CA

Takata recall : soon after I purchased my used 2012 vw cc , the problems started : airbag light turned on , at the same time horn became inoperative and steering wheel controls became disabled. The federal safety agency recall # 16v078, the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v078000 , manufacture's recall # 69m9, recall date 02.09.2016. Recall status: recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available ! The second recall is : tires - pressure monitoring and regulating systems ( tpm ). Flate tire image on and off every day a lot of times per day, despite the tire pressure is ok. Defective airbag ( inflator ) along with defective tpm are both major safety issues and in need to fix it asap free of charge. Volkswagen of kearny mesa san diego offered to fix the airbag at high price ! Driving with those problems is dangerous ! I did not write directly to volkswagen of america, but I am going to do it ! Thank you

Filed Jul 15, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 83,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen cc. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v078000 (air bags) and 15v483000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and caused the horn and bluetooth to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Oct 8, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 63,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkwagen cc. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start intermittently. The epc, the battery, the engine, and the air bag warning indicators illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v483000 (air bags); however, the dealer stated they would not repair the clock spring under the recall. Manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.

Filed Sep 1, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · 33,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen cc. While in park, the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that all the controls on the steering wheel failed to function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the steering wheel clock spring and steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 52,000 miles · MI

Vehicle was being turned around in a parking lot when a clicking noise was heard. The air bag light illuminated and all of the steering wheel functions (I.e. Horn, radio controls, etc.) stopped working. Took it into the volkswagen dealership and was informed that it was the "clock spring " in the steering wheel was in need of replacement.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported March 6, 2018 · 363,713 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V‑078.

Recall number 18V148000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported February 10, 2016 · 659,493 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834.

Recall number 16V078000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontalReported August 4, 2015 · 415,825 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen 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.
Risk
A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 15V483000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2012 Volkswagen CC airbag light

Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2012 Volkswagen CC?

13 of 230 owner complaints about the 2012 Volkswagen CC (6%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2010.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Volkswagen CC?

There are 3 recalls and 61 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2012 Volkswagen CC

Fuel pump 39Stalling 29Check engine light 24Won't start 14Loss of power 13Engine failure 9Misfire 7ABS 6Fuel smell 5

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