Volkswagen CC Problems by Year
NHTSA has 983 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file for the Volkswagen CC, across 10 model years (2008–2017). The 2010 model year has the most complaints (242). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
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Volkswagen CC years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical CC year: 2010, 2012. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2010 CC: 242 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2012 CC: 230 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2013 CC: 148 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Volkswagen CC problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 423 | 10 | 22 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 196 | 9 | 5 |
| Engine problems | 194 | 8 | 8 |
| Electrical System problems | 123 | 9 | 3 |
| Power Train | 80 | 9 | 1 |
| Steering | 65 | 8 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 8 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 30 | 8 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 8 | 5 |
| Wheels | 22 | 6 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 21 | 6 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 19 | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 17 | 7 | 3 |
| Suspension | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Visibility | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Volkswagen CC problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Volkswagen CC model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 CC | 4 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2016 CC | 26 | 6 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2015 CC | 30 | 4 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2014 CC | 80 | 5 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2013 CC | 148 | 5 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2012 CC | 230 | 6 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 CC | 86 | 4 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2010 CC | 242 | 4 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 CC | 136 | 4 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2008 CC | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen CC years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2010 (242), 2012 (230) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical CC year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Volkswagen CC?
Air Bags, with 423 complaints across 10 model years.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen CC have?
12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.