How many electrical system complaints does the 2012 Volkswagen CC have?

NHTSA lists 42 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Volkswagen CC, which is 18% of the 230 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Volkswagen CC electrical system?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this electrical system problem area.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2012 CC?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2012 Volkswagen CC is 62,000 miles.

Are electrical problems dangerous on the 2012 Volkswagen CC?

Among the electrical system complaints, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries reported for the 2012 Volkswagen CC.

How does the 2012 CC compare to other CC years for electrical complaints?

The 2012 model year's 42 electrical complaints and 18% share are higher in raw count than every other CC year listed, though 2017 shows a higher share percent at 75% with far fewer total complaints.

2012 Volkswagen CC Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 42 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Volkswagen CC, 18% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 62,000. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area.

Electrical System complaints: 42; 18% of 230
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 62,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report the clock spring in the steering wheel failing, cutting off the horn, radio controls, and triggering the air bag warning light.
Multiple owners describe the ABS, EPC, battery, engine, and air bag warning lights illuminating together, sometimes with the vehicle losing RPM or misfiring.
Some owners report the vehicle stalling or failing to accelerate at various speeds, with intermittent failure to restart.
One owner reported smoke from the vents followed by a fire behind the dashboard while driving 55 mph.
An owner described the horn failing to sound with a single press, requiring a long continuous press to work.
One owner reported repeated headlight bulb failures along with intermittent stalling and check engine light problems.

When 2012 Volkswagen CC electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 30, 2011, latest May 5, 2024.

42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2011 to May 2024; peak Nov 2017 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Volkswagen CC

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by CC model year

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

201027 (11%)
20117 (8%)
201242 (18%)
201320 (14%)
201411 (14%)
20157 (23%)
20166 (23%)
20173 (75%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2012 Volkswagen CC have?: NHTSA lists 42 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Volkswagen CC, which is 18% of the 230 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Volkswagen CC electrical system?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this electrical system problem area.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2012 CC?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2012 Volkswagen CC is 62,000 miles.
Are electrical problems dangerous on the 2012 Volkswagen CC?: Among the electrical system complaints, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries reported for the 2012 Volkswagen CC.
How does the 2012 CC compare to other CC years for electrical complaints?: The 2012 model year's 42 electrical complaints and 18% share are higher in raw count than every other CC year listed, though 2017 shows a higher share percent at 75% with far fewer total complaints.