MYRModel Year Report

2010 Volkswagen CC

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2010 Volkswagen CC
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
242
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

35% of complaints

Complaints per year

2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 136 complaints 2010: 242 complaints 2010 242 2011: 86 complaints 2012: 230 complaints 2012 2013: 148 complaints 2014: 80 complaints 2014 2015: 30 complaints 2016: 26 complaints 2016 2017: 4 complaints
2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 136 complaints 2009 2010: 242 complaints 2010 242 2011: 86 complaints 2011 2012: 230 complaints 2012 2013: 148 complaints 2013 2014: 80 complaints 2014 2015: 30 complaints 2015 2016: 26 complaints 2016 2017: 4 complaints 2017
2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 136 complaints 2009 2010: 242 complaints 2010 242 2011: 86 complaints 2011 2012: 230 complaints 2012 2013: 148 complaints 2013 2014: 80 complaints 2014 2015: 30 complaints 2015 2016: 26 complaints 2016 2017: 4 complaints 2017

2010: 242 complaints

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YearComplaints
20081
2009136
2010242
201186
2012230
2013148
201480
201530
201626
20174

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

35% · 85 reports

Most commonly citing driver clockspring/spiral cassette.

CRASHINJURY
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Takata airbags I had the recall repair done, shortly there after the horn stopped working and the airbag light came back on. Vw wants to charge me just to look at it. My ref # at vw is 180415119.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-03

Power train

20% · 49 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen CC. When attempting to proceed from a stop light, the vehicle hesitated then lurched forward. Also as he pulled the vehicle into his garage and shifted into park, the vehicle lurched into a garbage can.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-11-09

Engine

19% · 46 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Fuel pump module and Takata inflators while driving on the freeway on the way to work my car ended up losing power and completely shutting down while in motion. The sudden loss of power shut off all of my lights inside and out.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-07

Also filed under Service brakes

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen CC. The contact indicated that the water was leaking through the vents and the dashboard.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-20

Also filed under Structure

Fuel/propulsion system

19% · 45 reports
CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

11% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing horn.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2010Complaint volume 242 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2015-03-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-09-28 Air Bag Clockspring Failure
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    2016-01-15Air bags15V483000 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.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off.

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    2017-03-10Air bags16V078000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available.

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    2017-11-13Recall queryClosed 2018-05-04 Air Bag Clockspring Failure
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    2018-03-16Air bags18V148000 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.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

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    2018-04-18Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Clockspring Failure
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    2018-06-26Fuel system, gasoline17V509000 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.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Volkswagen CC — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 85 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 49 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 46 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V483000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V078000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V148000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V509000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 2010 Volkswagen CC reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Volkswagen CC is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volkswagen CC?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Volkswagen CC have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.