Volkswagen CC Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Volkswagen CC across 9 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (38). The words owners use most often: “clock spring” (14% of reports).
- 123electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Clock spring: mentioned in 17 of 123 complaints (14%)
- Pump control module: mentioned in 9 of 123 complaints (7%)
- Electrical power: mentioned in 7 of 123 complaints (6%)
- Wiring harness: mentioned in 7 of 123 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 91 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 123 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Volkswagen CC electrical system complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the Volkswagen CC. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The DQ250 6-speed DSG (dual clutch) automatic transmission in my 2017 Volkswagen CC Executive has catastrophically failed at 37,768 miles. COMPONENT FAILURE: The mechatronic unit, the electro-hydraulic controller that manages all gear selection and clutch engagement inside the DSG transmission has…
I was driving on the highway and out of no where it threw its self into neutral and the gear indicator was flashing with a wrench and it can move for like 5 mins then does it again was told the whole MECHtrnical in the transmission
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen CC. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally, the steering wheel control buttons and the horn became inoperable. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V483000 (Air Bags). The local dealer…
The clockspring on my vehicle is out. I know this has been a MAJOR issue and recalls with my make and model of cars (Volkswagens). It is not fair that all models and makes are not included in the clockspring recall. This is a major safety issue with the airbag and horn not working.
Vehicle stalls when accelerating or traveling at high rates of speed and it will lose power. It bumps and jolts to life. My RPM shoots up and and down. It lags to accelerate when the gas pedal is pressed to accelerate it suddenly jolts. Battery, Epc light, as well as engine light come on…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Volkswagen CCs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 123 owner complaints about electrical system for the Volkswagen CC. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Volkswagen CC electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Volkswagen CC?
The most frequent phrase is “clock spring”, in 17 of 123 complaints, followed by “pump control module” (9).
Other Volkswagen CC problems
- Air Bags problems (423)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (196)
- Engine problems (194)
See all Volkswagen CC problems.