Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2012 Volkswagen CC
The 2012 Volkswagen CC has several key recalls, mainly involving airbag issues, fuel pump failure, and improper tires without pressure monitoring. Safety-related recalls are serious, and these should be addressed in any potential purchase. Check for recall remedies in service records before proceeding.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Volkswagen CC has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 230 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V329000 Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V148000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V509000 Fuel Pump Failure Cause Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V078000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V483000 Air Bag Clock Spring may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V312000 FMVSS 138 TPMS SENSOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 86 complaints
- Engine 64 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 58 complaints
- Electrical System 38 complaints
- Steering 12 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
Of the 230 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 230 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Driver airbag may explode
How to check: Verify recall repair was completed; inspect paperwork.
Fuel pump may fail
How to check: Confirm recall remedy with service records.
Improper TPMS sensors
How to check: Check tires for proper TPMS sensors installed.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Observe dashboard lights and any warning signals.
Red flag: Persistent warning lights remain on
- 02
Initial acceleration
What to check: Listen for unusual engine noises or hesitations.
Red flag: Engine stutters or hesitates
- 03
Decelerating
What to check: Feel for smooth braking and no vibrations.
Red flag: Pulsations in brake pedal
- 04
Highway acceleration
What to check: Ensure smooth power delivery.
Red flag: Lack of power or misfires
- 05
Turning in motion
What to check: Steering response and feeling for noises.
Red flag: Grinding or unusual sounds
- 06
Parking maneuvers
What to check: Check for steering ease and noise.
Red flag: Hard steering or clunk noises
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the airbag recall been fixed?
- Was the fuel pump recall addressed?
- Have TPMS sensors been installed properly?
- Any recent repairs or major work?
- Can I see records of recall fixes?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Vehicle history report
- Recall repair records
- Recent service invoices
- Proof of recent inspection
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Volkswagen CC at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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