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2016 Volkswagen CC

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2016 Volkswagen CC
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:59:20.306Z

Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 26 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

11 of 26 total reports mention: air bags.

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TAKATA RECALL

NHTSA ODI report, 20171101

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

7 of 26 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 26 total reports mention: electrical system.

STRUCTURE

2 of 26 total reports mention: structure.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 26 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN CC. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING, THE CONTACT APPLIED EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, IT CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190201

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20160822 — latches/locks/linkages

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Campaign 16V464000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170626 — seats

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 CC vehicles.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat head restraints, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72G5.

Campaign 17V287000 — check if this car was fixed

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

R 20190304 — 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.

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 4, 2019.

Campaign 19V014000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191125 — air bags

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Z5.

Campaign 19V535000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Volkswagen CC — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V464000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V287000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V509000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V329000 (unknown or other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V014000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V535000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2015 ▲ 2014 ▲ 2011

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Volkswagen CC reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volkswagen CC?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Volkswagen CC have?

6 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.