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2016 Volkswagen CC recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen CC. The most recent was reported on July 17, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CC.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen CC, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
19V535000July 17, 2019Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
19V014000January 11, 2019Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
18V329000May 16, 2018Unknown Or Other
17V509000August 16, 2017Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
17V287000April 28, 2017Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint
16V464000June 24, 2016Latches/Locks/Linkages

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1) · Seats (1) · Unknown Or Other (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V535000Manufacturer no. 69Z5

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

Report received by NHTSA
July 17, 2019
Owner notification
November 25, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
27,822 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volkswagen CC
May 6, 2015 – December 17, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
CC

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.

Safety risk

Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V535000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V014000Manufacturer no. 69S8/69Y5

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
January 11, 2019
Owner notification
March 4, 2019
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
119,394 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volkswagen CC
May 20, 2014 – November 28, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
CC

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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).

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V014000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V329000Manufacturer no. 01C5/01C6

Unknown Or Other

Report received by NHTSA
May 16, 2018
Owner notification
November 29, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
252 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volkswagen CC
January 19, 2012 – November 18, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
CC

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.

Safety risk

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V329000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V509000Manufacturer no. 20AE

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
August 16, 2017
Owner notification
June 26, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
280,915 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volkswagen CC
January 19, 2012 – April 15, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
CC

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.

Safety risk

If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V509000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V287000Manufacturer no. 72G5

Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint

Report received by NHTSA
April 28, 2017
Owner notification
June 26, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
23 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volkswagen CC
November 18, 2015 – June 3, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
CC

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."

Safety risk

If the seat occupant's head is inadequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V287000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V464000Manufacturer no. 58C9

Latches/Locks/Linkages

Report received by NHTSA
June 24, 2016
Owner notification
August 22, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,658 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volkswagen CC
January 12, 2016 – February 3, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
CC

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.

Safety risk

If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V464000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 17, 2019.