Volkswagen CC years to avoid (and the best years)
842 NHTSA owner complaints and 10 recalls across 7 model years, 2010 to 2016. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 842complaints
- 10recalls
- 31reported crashes
- 3reported fires
- 25reported injuries
Which Volkswagen CC years should you avoid?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the Volkswagen CC years to avoid are 2010 and 2012. The typical Volkswagen CC year has 86 complaints on file.
- 2010: 242 complaints, 2.8 times the typical year. Most complaints name the airbags (35% of complaints) and the fuel system (21% of complaints).
- 2012: 230 complaints, 2.7 times the typical year. Most complaints name the airbags (37% of complaints) and the engine (28% of complaints).
What are the best Volkswagen CC years?
The Volkswagen CC years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2016 (26), 2015 (30) and 2014 (80). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 26 | 0.3× | 6 | 1 | 1 | Few red flags | Airbags |
| 2015 | 30 | 0.3× | 4 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Fuel system |
| 2014 | 80 | 0.9× | 5 | 3 | 2 | Few red flags | Airbags |
| 2013 | 148 | 1.7× | 5 | 7 | 5 | Some concerns to check | Airbags |
| 2012 | 230 | 2.7× | 6 | 11 | 8 | Approach with caution | Airbags |
| 2011 | 86 | 1.0× | 4 | 2 | 2 | Few red flags | Airbags |
| 2010 | 242 | 2.8× | 4 | 7 | 7 | Approach with caution | Airbags |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 336 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain167 (50%)
- Airbags & seat belts96 (29%)
- Steering, suspension & tires37 (11%)
- Other systems17 (5%)
- Electrical & infotainment9 (3%)
Recalls (10)
Airbags · 19V535000 · Jul 2019 · model years 2015, 2016
Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 19V014000 · Jan 2019 · model years 2015, 2016
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Safety · 18V329000 · May 2018 · model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Airbags · 18V148000 · Mar 2018 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fuel system · 17V509000 · Aug 2017 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 17V287000 · Apr 2017 · model year 2016
If the seat occupant's head is inadequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
Safety · 16V464000 · Jun 2016 · model year 2016
If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
Airbags · 16V078000 · Feb 2016 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Airbags · 15V483000 · Aug 2015 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Tires · 11V312000 · Jun 2011 · model year 2012
WITH THE INCORRECT TPMS SENSORS, DRIVERS WILL RECEIVE A CONSTANT WARNING FROM THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM ALERTS THE DRIVER BUT, DUE TO INCORRECT TPMS SENSORS, THE SYSTEM CANNOT DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE TIRES ARE PROPERLY INFLATED. THIS INCREASES THE RISK THAT THE VEHICLE WILL BE DRIVEN WITH ONE OR MORE UNDERINFLATED TIRES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE THAT MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.