Volkswagen CC — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to avoid, 1 to watch and 3 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Complaint history

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

Year	Ranking	Complaints	Compared with a typical year
2017	○ Not enough data	4	Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2016	○ Not enough data	26	Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2015	▲ Recommended	30	This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2014	▲ Recommended	80	This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2013	◆ Caution	148	This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2012	■ Avoid	230	This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2011	▲ Recommended	86	This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2010	■ Avoid	242	This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2009	● Recommended	136	This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2008	○ Not enough data	1	Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

▲ Recommended
At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.
● Recommended
Within 30% of the model’s typical year.
◆ Caution
30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.
■ Avoid
More than double the complaints of the typical year.
○ Not enough data
Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

recalls on file across every Volkswagen CC model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.