2013 Volkswagen CC Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2013 Volkswagen CC has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (89 reports).

5Recalls
148Owner complaints
7Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2013 Volkswagen CC recalls

Modified VWs May Not Meet Federal Safety Rules

Recall 18V329May 16, 2018252 vehicles affected

Some 2011-2017 Volkswagen vehicles were modified while they were in an internal evaluation period, and those changes may mean the vehicles do not fully comply with all applicable federal regulatory requirements.

Driver airbag inflator may explode and spray metal fragments

Recall 18V148Mar 6, 2018363,713 vehicles affected

The driver's frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when it deploys, which may cause the inflator to rupture.

Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine, raising crash risk

Recall 17V509Aug 16, 2017280,915 vehicles affected

Electrical power to the fuel pump control module can be interrupted, which may cause the fuel pump to fail.

Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants

Recall 16V078Feb 10, 2016659,493 vehicles affected

The driver's frontal airbag inflator may be subject to excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys.

Driver Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash

Recall 15V483Aug 4, 2015415,825 vehicles affected

Debris can contaminate the steering wheel clock spring, a flat spiral cable that keeps the driver's front airbag electrically connected while the wheel turns.

Most common 2013 Volkswagen CC problems

Problem areas named in the 148 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags89
Engine19
Electrical System17
Fuel/Propulsion System16
Steering8
Wheels7
Vehicle Speed Control6
Service Brakes5
Unknown Or Other5
Fuel System, Gasoline3

What owners report

2023-04-14, Air Bags
While I was driving I notice my steering wheel making a crumbling of plastic noise when I made any kind of turn . A few days later my Airbag error lamp started to blink. I parked and restarted my engine then the airbag became solid . My dash read “Airbag Error” . I notice all my steering wheel buttons do not work . Came home and neither does my horn . My car has never been in accident , but I feel it’s a safety hazard . I’m basically driving mute and I’m sure my airbag will not deploy in case of accident . Also, Vw does have a recall on the Clock spring but was never completed due to not hearing back from manufacturer . That was a few years back and do not understand how
2022-07-22, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen CC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally, the horn was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that no fault codes were retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,652.
2021-06-30, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen CC. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light would remain illuminated and the horn would not operate. In addition, the cruise control was inoperable. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V483000 (Air Bags). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 115,000.
2019-09-06, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR OF HER VEHICLE AT A SPEED OF BETWEEN 55-70 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONLY THE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. NONE OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE IMPACT OF THE CRASH CAUSED THE GEAR SHIFT, DASHBOARD, AND BATTERY COMPARTMENTS OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRUMBLE INWARD AND BREAK APART. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S RIGHT LEG AND HIP WERE PINNED DOWN. THE CONTACT STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD AND SUFFERED A DISLOCATED KNEE CAP, PELVIS FRACTURES IN THREE PLACES, FOUR BROKEN RIBS, NI
2019-08-07, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V148000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED HERITAGE VOLKSWAGEN OF SOUTH ATLANTA AT 678-263-3711 (LOCATED AT 305 JONESBORO RD, UNION CITY, GA 30291) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

2013 Volkswagen CC questions

Does the 2013 Volkswagen CC have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen CC: Modified VWs May Not Meet Federal Safety Rules; Driver airbag inflator may explode and spray metal fragments; Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine, raising crash risk; Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants; Driver Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volkswagen CC?

Based on 148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (89), Engine (19), Electrical System (17).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Volkswagen CC has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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