Volkswagen CC recalls & problems by year
41 recalls and 982 owner complaints across 9 model years (2009–2017).
Most complaints2010242 complaints
Most recalls20166 recalls
Crashes reported37in owner complaints
Injuries reported270 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | — | 20–25 mpg | 3 | 4 |
| 2016 | — | 20–25 mpg | 6 | 26 |
| 2015 | — | 20–25 mpg | 4 | 30 |
| 2014 | — | 20–25 mpg | 5 | 80 |
| 2013 | — | 20–25 mpg | 5 | 148 |
| 2012 | — | 20–25 mpg | 6 | 230 |
| 2011 | — | 20–25 mpg | 4 | 86 |
| 2010 | — | 20–25 mpg | 4 | 242 |
| 2009 | — | 20–25 mpg | 4 | 136 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Air bags — 423 complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system — 195 complaints
- Engine — 194 complaints
- Electrical system — 123 complaints
- Power train — 80 complaints
- Steering — 65 complaints
- Unknown or other — 53 complaints
- Vehicle speed control — 34 complaints