2013 Volkswagen CC

◆ Worse than typical

2013 Volkswagen CC
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:45:05.269Z

This year had 30% to 100% more 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

2013: 148 complaints

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 59%

59% of complaints: air bags — 88 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR OF HER VEHICLE AT A SPEED OF BETWEEN 55-70 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190906

2013 VW CC WAS A TOTAL LOSS IN AN ACCIDENT WITH SEMI-TRUCK. SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, AFTER MULTIPLE IMPACTS ON DRIVER SIDE. FINAL MODERATE FRONT OVERLAP CRASH WITH GUARDRAIL FAILED TO DEPLOY DRIVER AIRBAG.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150327

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150929

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 16 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

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AS OF NOVEMBER 2017 MY VOLKSWAGEN CC HAS BECOME INOPERABLE AND A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE - RECALL 20AE. AT ANY GIVEN TIME WHY DRIVING MY CAR WILL COMPLETELY SHUT OFF IN TRAFFIC DAILY/CONSISTENTLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171112

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file.

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NHTSA ODI report, 20171112

STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2013 — complaint volume: 148

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

R 20181129 — unknown or other

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.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018.

Campaign 18V329000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Volkswagen CC — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for air bags issues (88 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine issues (19 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.
Verify recall 18V329000 (unknown or other) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2015 ▲ 2014 ▲ 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 2012 ● 2009

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Volkswagen CC reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Volkswagen CC is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volkswagen CC?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Volkswagen CC have?

5 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.