MYRModel Year Report

2011 Volkswagen CC

▲ Better than typical
2011 Volkswagen CC
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:45:04.477Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen CC Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 2008: 1 complaints 2008 2009: 136 complaints 2010: 242 complaints 2010 2011: 86 complaints 2011 2012: 230 complaints 2012 2013: 148 complaints 2014: 80 complaints 2014 2015: 30 complaints 2016: 26 complaints 2016 2017: 4 complaints 2017
2011: 86 complaints
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YearComplaints
20081
2009136
2010242
201186
2012230
2013148
201480
201530
201626
20174

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 36%

36% of complaints: air bags — 31 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT MY FUEL PUMP WAS BEING RECALLED FOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180110

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN CC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170119

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN CC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT BECAME DISTRACTED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151006

ENGINE 30%

30% of complaints: engine — 26 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 16 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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I RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT MY FUEL PUMP WAS BEING RECALLED FOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180110

STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 13 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20150324 — PE (closed 20150928)

Air Bag Clockspring Failure

R 20160115 — air bags

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.

Campaign 15V483000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170310 — air bags

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.

Campaign 16V078000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20171113 — RQ (closed 20180504)

Air Bag Clockspring Failure

R 20180316 — air bags

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.

Campaign 18V148000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20180418 — EA (open)

Air Bag Clockspring Failure

R 20180626 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 17V509000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Volkswagen CC — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (31 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V483000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V078000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V148000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V509000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2015 ▲ 2014 ● 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 2012 ◆ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Volkswagen CC reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Volkswagen CC is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Volkswagen CC?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Volkswagen CC have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.