NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 30 owner complaints for the 2015 Volkswagen CC. Most complaints involve fuel/propulsion system (10) and air bags (8). The EPA rates it 20–25 mpg combined.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the 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. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
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. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“Started having problems with the fuel tank at around 65,000 I had an extended warranty on the vehicle and around 80,000 they replaced the entire fuel tank… recently, I started smelling gas very strongly inside my vehicle and took it to a honest mechanic who was able to find the fuel pump which is located behind the backseats he told me the pump is sweating and there’s a puddle of gas in it and that’s why I have the strong smear smell of gas in my vehicle. He says that it’s not even safe for me to drive the vehicle at this time and at this time, I’m trying to buy another car because I have to keep the windows down, so I don’t pass out from the smell of gas … I called Appleton Volkswagen of Sanford as they switched out the whole fuel tank at 80,000. The vehicle has about 190,000 now … there was just a recall put out for the fuel pump for certain Volkswagen year 2015 and above, but the CC is not on this.? I I feel like it should be in the recall because my car is very unsafe to drive and I’m scared that I’m gonna blow up a fire of flames right now just driving it to the repair they’re not because this is very unsafe ……”
“My Cruise Control unit will not engage. And I have (6) six warning lamps showing every time I operate the car. With these lamps showing on the info system screen, the cruise control Will not engage! I asked the dealership about it. And was told that the wheel bearing unit has moved away from where it is bolted on. And now it is touching the Air Bag control module. That's why I've got six lamps showing up on the center info screen, every time I operate the car. And on another incident. I was traveling on the interstate and their was some water that had collected in a dip between hills. And when I traveled through it, the force of the water flowing into the engine department, knocked the cruise control OFF. Disengaged it. I'm am available for inspection of said vehicle. Oh yes, this happened once before, but all of a sudden all the warnings lamps turned off. But I'm not so lucky now. It doesn't seem to affect the Air Bags any, But I could be Wrong! The dealer explained what has happened within the components of my problem. But, since I wasn't forth coming to pay them to check or repair it, nothing got done. And it has been going on for about 6 - 8 months.”
“AS I WAS MAKING A U-TURN I COULD HEAR A NOICE FROM MY STEELING WHEEL AND IMMEDIATELY THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND READ "ERROR: AIRBAG". I COULDN'T HELP BUT PANIC THINKING OF ALL THE POSSIBILITIES THAT CAN HAPPEN. I NOTICED THE BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WEREN'T WORKING AND LATER REALIZING MY HORN DIDNT WORK EITHER. I CALLED THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP AND THEY AUTOMATICALLY WANTED TO CHARGE ME FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THEY INSISTED THAT THEY HAD ALREADY WORKED ON AN AIRBAG RECALL (69Y5) MY CAR HAD AND THAT THE DIAGNOSIS FOUND "NUMEROUS CODES." ONE OF THEM WAS CODE VAG00588 -DRIVER AIRBAG IGNITER UPPER LIMIT EXCEEDED TELLING ME THEY NEED TO INSTALL A NEW STEELING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING. DEBRIS LIKE FIBERS AND HAIRS INTERFERED WITH THE WIRES CAUSING THE WIRES TO BREAK INTERNALLY AND RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE DRIVERS FRONTAL AIRBAG. MEANING IT WILL PREVENT THE AIRBAG FROM DEPLOYING IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THEY QUOTED ME A PRICE OF $971.77 FOR REPAIRS PLUS THE $160.00 FOR THE DIAGNOSIS. I WAS FURIOUS AND REFUSED TO SPEND MORE MONEY ON REPAIRS. I HAVE ALWAYS TAKEN CARE OF EVERYTHING MY CAR NEEDS. I'VE SPENT SO MUCH MONEY ON IT ALREADY. BUT THIS IS WHERE…”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,100 | 349 |
| CC Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 32 | 25 | $3,100 | 361 |
| CC 4motion Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L · All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,850 | 446 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
4 safety recalls as of Nov 11, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are fuel/propulsion system (10), air bags (8), electrical system (5). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2015 Volkswagen CC at 20–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).