Volkswagen CC complaints by model year
983 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2015 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 | 80 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 148 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 | 230 | 11 | 3 | 6 |
| 2011 | 86 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 242 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 136 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2008–2017. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 59 | 84 | 32 | 86 | 89 | 52 | 8 | 11 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 31 | 45 | 16 | 58 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 0 | 28 | 46 | 26 | 64 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 13 | 26 | 7 | 38 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Power train | 0 | 7 | 49 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 8 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 0 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Volkswagen CC recalls (12)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one CC model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V321000 | May 5, 2021 | Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant | 2017 | 37% |
| 19V535000 | Jul 17, 2019 | Air Bag ECU May Malfunction | 2015, 2016 | 66.7% |
| 19V014000 | Jan 11, 2019 | Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 81.9% |
| 18V329000 | May 16, 2018 | Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant | 2012–2016 | 78.1% |
| 18V148000 | Mar 6, 2018 | Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2009–2014 | 68.4% |
| 17V509000 | Aug 16, 2017 | Fuel Pump Failure Cause Engine Stall | 2009–2016 | 49.4% |
| 17V287000 | Apr 28, 2017 | Incorrect Head Restraints Installed/FMVSS 202a | 2016, 2017 | 69.6% |
| 16V464000 | Jun 24, 2016 | Rear Child Locks May Disengage | 2016 | 78.3% |
| 16V078000 | Feb 10, 2016 | Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2009–2014 | 58.5% |
| 15V483000 | Aug 4, 2015 | Air Bag Clock Spring may Fail | 2010–2014 | 76.5% |
| 11V312000 | Jun 6, 2011 | FMVSS 138 TPMS SENSOR | 2012 | — |
| 09V097000 | Mar 24, 2009 | BELT BUCKLE WIRING HARNESS | 2009 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Volkswagen CC FAQ
How many recalls has the Volkswagen CC had?
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns that cover at least one Volkswagen CC model year from 2008 to 2017. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Volkswagen CC year has the most complaints?
Among the last 10 model years with settled counts, the 2010 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (242) and the 2008 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Volkswagen CC problems?
Across the 2008–2017 model years, owners most often name the air bags, fuel/propulsion system, engine in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Volkswagen CC get?
EPA rates the 2017 Volkswagen CC at 20 to 25 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.