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2016 Volkswagen CC Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Volkswagen CC, most often about the air bags (42% of complaints). It is 8th of 10 CC model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2016 Volkswagen CC problems
Air bags
11 complaints · 42%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…
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!
Fuel system
8 complaints · 31%There have been 3 incidents in which my vehicle suddenly, without warning shuts down (absolutely no power) while I am driving on the highway, approximately 30 MPH. I was fortunate that there was significant traffic and the vehicle had enough momentum to get to the emergency lane. I placed the vehicle in park and let…
Volkswagen announced a recall of the fuel pump on august 16, 2017. Eight months later they do not have a remedy. This seem irresponsible of the manufacturer.
Electrical
4 complaints · 15%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…
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.
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 12%Back up camera does not deploy (intermittent) after use, the back up camera will occasionally display "park pilot is currently not available". My vehicle is not equipped with the park pilot option.this disables the back up camera until the vehicle is turned off completely and the system is reset. I believe this…
Lock for door rear passenger fell into door with no force. Broke no clips. Caused $350 repair and shorted out a cord was not covered by certified car power train warranty. Blamed as negligence to owner. Again lock push button fell into door broke no clips and little to no force used. Loosened the unlock wire.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Volkswagen CC recalls
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk: Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ecu as necessary, free of charge. The recall began november 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69z5.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 tiguan and cc vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ecu) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Air bags: inflator module
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.
Fix: 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 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; audi owners may contact audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69s8 (audi) and 69y5 (volkswagen).
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 passat, 2015-2016 eos, 2015-2017 cc, 2016-2017 tt roadster, tt coupe, 2017 audi r8 coupe, and r8 spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Other: unknown or other
Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began november 29, 2018. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 eos, 2012 passat, 2012-2016 cc, 2015-2016 e-golf, 2011-2015 touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 tiguan, and 2011-2016 golf and 2011-2013 gti vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began june 26, 2018. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20ae.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 volkswagen cc, 2006-2010 passat and passat wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
Seats: head restraint
Risk: If the seat occupant's head is inadequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat head restraints, free of charge. The recall began june 26, 2017. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72g5.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 cc vehicles. Incorrect front seat head restraints (rests) may have been installed, possibly resulting in the seat occupant's head being inadequately restrained in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 202a, "head restraints."
Doors and locks: latches/locks/linkages
Risk: If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The recall began on august 22, 2016. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58c9.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 cc vehicles manufactured january 12, 2016, to february 3, 2016, golf r and tiguan vehicles manufactured november 25, 2015, to january 28, 2016, and e-golf vehicles manufactured november 25, 2015, to january 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2016 Volkswagen CC
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volkswagen CC?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (11 complaints); fuel system (8 complaints); electrical (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Volkswagen CC have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 17, 2019 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Volkswagen CC?
- It is 8th of 10 CC model years by number of complaints, with 26 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.