The 2009 Volkswagen CC has 4 recalls, the most serious being a driver's frontal airbag inflator that can rupture or explode in a crash, sending metal fragments into the cabin and potentially causing serious injury.
Recalls 2 and 3 both describe this same airbag inflator defect and are treated here as a single issue. On the fuel system side, an interruption in electrical power to the fuel pump control module can cause the fuel pump to stop working entirely, stalling the engine without warning while driving and raising the risk of a crash. There is also a seatbelt concern specific to this model year: the right front passenger seatbelt buckle wiring harness may have been routed incorrectly at the factory, and repeated seat adjustments can wear through or damage the wires over time. If those wires are damaged, the front passenger airbag may not deploy in a crash, leaving the occupant without that protection when it is needed most.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator can build up excessive pressure during deployment and rupture, potentially causing injury.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag inflator with a safer alternative at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump control module may lose electrical power, causing the fuel pump to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump control module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator may build up too much internal pressure and rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The right front passenger seat belt buckle wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, allowing wires to become damaged when the seat moves up, down, or back and forth. If damaged, the passenger front airbag will deactivate.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and adjust the wiring harness routing. Any damaged harness will be replaced at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
