Volkswagen CC recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 982 owner complaints for the Volkswagen CC (model years 2008–2017). The most reported problem area is air bags (422 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (195 complaints). The 2016 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 6 | 26 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 5 | 80 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 5 | 148 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 6 | 230 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 4 | 86 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 4 | 242 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 136 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2010 (242), 2012 (230) and 2013 (148). Among model years at least two years old, the 2008 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Volkswagen CC model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 422 | 9 of 10 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 195 | 8 of 10 | |
| Engine | 194 | 8 of 10 | |
| Electrical system | 123 | 9 of 10 | |
| Power train | 78 | 7 of 10 |
Latest 8 of 12 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V321000 | May 5, 2021 | Unknown or other | 2017 | 46 |
| 19V535000 | Jul 17, 2019 | Air bags: air bag/restraint control module | 2015–2016 | 27,822 |
| 19V014000 | Jan 11, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2015–2017 | 119,394 |
| 18V329000 | May 16, 2018 | Unknown or other | 2012–2016 | 252 |
| 18V148000 | Mar 6, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2009–2014 | 363,713 |
| 17V509000 | Aug 16, 2017 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2009–2016 | 280,915 |
| 17V287000 | Apr 28, 2017 | Seats: front assembly, head restraint | 2016–2017 | 23 |
| 16V464000 | Jun 24, 2016 | Latches/locks/linkages | 2016 | 5,658 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 37 complaints and a fire in 4 complaints; 27 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.