Recall 11V312 affects 4 2012 Volkswagen Cc vehicles with incorrect TPMS sensors. Volkswagen replaces the sensors free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
Volkswagen is recalling 4 2012 Cc vehicles under recall 11V312 because port-installed accessory wheels and tires used the wrong tire pressure monitoring sensors. The system gives a constant warning but cannot confirm tire inflation, which raises the risk of an underinflated tire and tire failure; the repair at a Volkswagen dealer will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The tire pressure monitoring system on the 2012 Volkswagen Cc uses sensors mounted with the wheels to read tire pressure and send that information to the dashboard warning system. Its job is simple: alert the driver when a tire is underinflated, so the tire can be checked before continued driving damages it or affects handling.
On these vehicles, the factory wheels and tires were replaced at the port with accessory wheels and tires. Those replacement wheel-and-tire sets did not have the proper TPMS sensors installed. Without the right sensors, the monitoring system cannot reliably tell the driver when tire pressure is low, which means the vehicle does not meet the tire-pressure warning requirement.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the missing or incorrect sensing hardware itself, so an owner would need a Volkswagen dealer to inspect the wheel-and-tire setup and confirm the proper TPMS sensors are installed.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Volkswagen Cc | tire |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 4 |
Not every 2012 Volkswagen Cc sedan is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect TPMS sensors leave the warning on and prevent the system from confirming tire pressure accurately. That increases the chance the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, which raises the risk of tire failure and a crash. Check tire pressure manually until the recall repair is completed. Repair will be free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Volkswagen Cc is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer for current repair instructions before relying on the tire pressure monitoring system.
- Ask the dealer about the free TPMS-sensor replacement that restores tire-pressure monitoring after the wrong sensors were installed.
- Bring the owner notice if Volkswagen sent one. If not, reference recall number 11V312 when you call.
- Check tire pressure manually until the TPMS-sensor repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volkswagen technician replaces the tire pressure monitoring system sensors with the correct sensors for the accessory wheels and tires installed at the port. The repair brings the TPMS back into compliance with the federal tire pressure monitoring standard. Volkswagen contacted affected owners on June 1, 2011 to schedule the work free of charge. If your VIN is included and this campaign is still open on your vehicle, the Volkswagen dealer can confirm whether the sensor replacement has already been completed. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| June 1, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| June 6, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V312?
Recall 11V312 covers 4 2012 Volkswagen Cc vehicles with accessory wheels and tires installed without the proper tire pressure monitoring system sensors. Volkswagen will replace the TPMS sensors with compliant sensors for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Volkswagen Cc is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 11V312. If it is, contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer to schedule the TPMS sensor replacement. Reference recall number 11V312 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Volkswagen said it would replace the TPMS sensors free of charge. Volkswagen had contacted all affected customers to schedule repairs by June 1, 2011.
What is the safety risk with this TPMS recall?
The risk is that the wrong TPMS sensors leave the system unable to confirm whether the tires are properly inflated. Volkswagen said this increases the chance of driving with one or more underinflated tires, which raises the risk of tire failure and a crash.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V312000 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen customer service | 1-800-822-8987 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V312 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V312000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →