2013 Volkswagen CC Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

88Air Bags complaints

59.5%Of all 148 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS88 · 59.5%

ENGINE19 · 12.8%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM16 · 10.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15 · 10.1%

STEERING8 · 5.4%

Share of the 148 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Volkswagen CC overview page.

What owners report

“TAKATA INFLATORS. I WENT AND GOT MY FUEL PUMP RECALL COMPLETED MONTHS AGO AND MY LOCAL DEALER DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS TO COMPLETE THE AIRBAG…”NHTSA complaint 11151314 — filed 11/13/2018

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V148000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V509000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE)…”NHTSA complaint 11112487 — filed 07/19/2018

“WE HAD THE PASSENGER AIR BAG REPLACED DUE TO A RECALL, EVER SINCE THE DASH LIGHTS, AIR BAG AND OTHERS HAVE BEEN COMING ON, NOW…”NHTSA complaint 11111066 — filed 07/12/2018

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Volkswagen CC have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 Volkswagen CC: 88 of 148 complaints on file (59.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Volkswagen CC have in total?

148 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.