How many brake complaints does the 2012 Volkswagen CC have?

NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2012 Volkswagen CC, which is 7% of the 230 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2012 Volkswagen CC?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints reported for this model year.

At what mileage do 2012 Volkswagen CC brake problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2012 Volkswagen CC is 61,500 miles.

Have the brake issues caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data ties 5 crashes and 2 injuries to the 16 brake complaints filed for the 2012 Volkswagen CC.

2012 Volkswagen CC Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 16 brake-related complaints for the 2012 Volkswagen CC, 7% of that year's 230 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 61,500. Five crashes and two injuries are tied to these reports, and no recall covers this issue.

Brakes complaints: 16; 7% of 230
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 61,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Some owners report the brake pedal suddenly stopped responding while decelerating from about 35 mph, resulting in a crash.
Several report the ABS module failing and triggering the ABS, stability control, power steering, airbag, and parking brake warning lights all at once, at a median mileage of 61,500.
Others describe the ABS light coming on with the traction control, parking brake, and airbag lights cycling on and off, later traced to a bad speed sensor.
Some owners had to press the brake pedal harder than normal to slow down at speeds up to 80 mph while dashboard warning indicators lit up and headlights flickered.

When 2012 Volkswagen CC brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 19, 2013, latest Jul 12, 2020.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to Jul 2020; peak Dec 2017 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2012 Volkswagen CC

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by CC model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20080 (0%)
20093 (2%)
201010 (4%)
20114 (5%)
201216 (7%)
20135 (3%)
20143 (4%)
20153 (10%)
20162 (8%)
20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2012 Volkswagen CC have?: NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2012 Volkswagen CC, which is 7% of the 230 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2012 Volkswagen CC?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints reported for this model year.
At what mileage do 2012 Volkswagen CC brake problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2012 Volkswagen CC is 61,500 miles.
Have the brake issues caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data ties 5 crashes and 2 injuries to the 16 brake complaints filed for the 2012 Volkswagen CC.