2011 Volkswagen CC air bags problems
32 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2011 Volkswagen CC, which is 27% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 44,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 44,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 volkswagen cc. While driving approximately 30-35 MPH through an intersection, the contact's vehicle was struck on the rear driver's side. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into a telephone pole and caused damage to the passenger side. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back, left shoulder, and neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 volkswagen cc. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain tension cylinder and the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v078000 (air bags) and 15v483000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Volkswagen CC
- Engine 27 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints