Volkswagen CC years to avoid and best years
Newer Volkswagen CC years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2014 has the most complaints per year, at 11 (80 complaints). From 2016 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2017 at 0 (from 4 complaints), 2015 at 2 (from 30 complaints), and 2016 at 3 (from 26 complaints). On the 2014 Volkswagen CC, 42 of 80 complaints name Air bags.
Data as of .
Volkswagen CC reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Volkswagen CC. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 → Fewest | 0 | 4 | 3 | Air bags | 22.5 |
| 2016 → Fewest | 3 | 26 | 6 | Fuel and propulsion system | 23.3 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 2 | 30 | 4 | Fuel and propulsion system | 23.3 |
| 2014 → Most | 11 | 80 | 5 | Air bags | 23.3 |
| 2012 → | 4 | 230 | 6 | Air bags | 23 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 5W-40 or 5W-30 · 5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/45R17, 235/40R18, 235/35R19 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 17V-509 covers certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC vehicles, and also certain 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles: interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to become inoperative. Dealers replace the fuel pump control module.
Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen CC years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2017 at 0 (from 4 complaints), 2015 at 2 (from 30 complaints), and 2016 at 3 (from 26 complaints).
Which Volkswagen CC year has the most owner complaints?
2014 has the most complaints per year, at 11 (80 complaints). On the 2014 Volkswagen CC, 42 of 80 complaints name Air bags.
How do Volkswagen CC owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Volkswagen CC years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2016 on, complaints per year fall.
What oil does a Volkswagen CC take?
US CC listings commonly use 5W-40 or 5W-30 (about 5 qt with filter).
Does recall 17V-509 cover the Volkswagen CC?
It covers certain 2009-2016 CC vehicles (and certain Passat/Passat Wagon years): interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause a stall; dealers update software or replace the module as directed.
What generation is the 2014 Volkswagen CC?
1st generation for the US years this site tracks (2012-2018).