Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2012.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 CC | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 CC | 26 | 6 |
| 2015 CC | 30 | 4 |
| 2014 CC | 80 | 5 |
| 2013 CC | 148 | 5 |
| 2012 CC | 230 | 6 |
| 2011 CC | 86 | 4 |
| 2010 CC | 242 | 4 |
| 2009 CC | 136 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Air bags423
- Fuel/propulsion system196
- Engine194
- Electrical system123
- Power train80
- Steering65
- Unknown or other53
- Vehicle speed control33
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 17 CC vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 8 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 3 |
| 2014 | 4 | 3 |
| 2012 | 10 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 7 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2017 Volkswagen CC 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Volkswagen CC 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Volkswagen CC 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Volkswagen CC 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Volkswagen CC 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Volkswagen CC 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Volkswagen CC 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 7 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.3–11.8 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CC 4MOTION · Compact · Regular gasoline | 13.9 | 9.3 | 11.8 |
| 2016 | CC · Compact · Premium gasoline | 10.7 | 7.7 | 9.3 |
| 2015 | CC · Compact · Premium gasoline | 10.7 | 7.7 | 9.3 |
| 2014 | CC · Compact · Premium gasoline | 11.1 | 7.9 | 9.7 |
| 2013 | CC · Compact · Premium gasoline | 11.1 | 7.9 | 9.6 |
| 2012 | CC · Compact · Premium gasoline | 11.0 | 7.9 | 9.6 |
| 2010 | CC · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 11.0 | 7.9 | 9.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
124 CC cars are on the New Zealand register; 10% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14 | 13 | 1 |
| 2014 | 27 | 23 | 4 |
| 2013 | 37 | 29 | 6 |
| 2012 | 46 | 41 | 2 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
420 CC cars are on Dutch roads; 58% arrived later as imports, and 43 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 28 | €45,049 |
| 2014 | 78 | €46,268 |
| 2013 | 163 | €45,300 |
| 2012 | 151 | €47,925 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
400 CC cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 9% petrol, 60% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 17 | 216,000 km |
| 2014 | 77 | 227,000 km |
| 2013 | 147 | 225,000 km |
| 2012 | 159 | 229,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 293 CC cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 6 of those collisions were fatal and 58 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | 2 | 13 |
| 2024 | 47 | 1 | 9 |
| 2023 | 66 | 1 | 17 |
| 2022 | 70 | 2 | 13 |
| 2021 | 55 | 0 | 6 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
14,126 CC cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | — |
| 2017 | 241 | 13 |
| 2016 | 1,845 | 89 |
| 2015 | 2,753 | 96 |
| 2014 | 3,486 | 213 |
| 2013 | 3,227 | 266 |
| 2012 | 2,573 | 272 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
14,346 CC cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 74% passed first time, against 72% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 245 | 82% |
| 2016 | 1,829 | 81% |
| 2015 | 2,768 | 77% |
| 2014 | 3,558 | 73% |
| 2013 | 3,299 | 70% |
| 2012 | 2,400 | 71% |
| 2011 | 247 | 62% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | CC | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 10.1% | 8.6% |
| Tyres | 9.7% | 6.7% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.1% | 10.4% |
| Brakes | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| Visibility | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.3% | 2.5% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
73,221 new Volkswagen CC cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2011 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Italy (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 213 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1 | 137 (NEDC) |
| 2018 | 7 | 145 (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 656 | 125 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 6,628 | — |
| 2015 | 10,030 | — |
| 2014 | 16,584 | — |
| 2013 | 18,401 | — |
| 2012 | 20,840 | — |
| 2011 | 73 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the CC in 3 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
As a result of a production error, a capacitor in the airbag control unit may fail. In rare instances, the control unit may interpret the change in voltage when the capacitor fails as a signal similar to that in a crash and initiate the unwanted activation of …
A welded joint in the gas generator of the front passenger airbag may be faulty. This means that, in the event of an accident, the airbag may not deploy properly.
In the affected vehicles, the mechanical rear-door child-proof locking system may have been damaged during manufacturing. This can cause the child-proof locking system to be switched off without this being noticed, especially in the event of strong vibrations,…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
12 campaigns cover the CC.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 CC vehicles. Incorrect front seat head restraints (rests) may have been installed, possibly resulting in the seat occupant's head being inadequately restrained in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012, CC VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)." THE FACTORY INSTALLED WHEELS AND TIRES WERE REPLACED AT THE PORT WITH ACCESSORY WHEELS AND TIRES THAT WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE PROPER TPMS SENSORS.
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 5,000 MY 2009 CC VEHICLES. SOME AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INCORRECTLY ROUTED RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING HARNESS, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR WIRES TO BECOME DAMAGED WHEN THE SEAT IS MOVED FULLY UP OR DOWN OR BACK AND FORTH. IF THIS WIRING DAMAGE OCCURS, THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE WILL SWITCH TO A FALLBACK ALGORITHM AND DEACTIVATE THE PASSENGER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG.
NHTSA recalls