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2015 Volkswagen CC Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20263 Critical Recalls
Ethan Miller
2015 Volkswagen CC Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary

The 2015 Volkswagen CC has 49 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve fuel/propulsion system and air bags.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

7.7/ 10

Based on 49 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

10 20.4%

AIR BAGS

7 14.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 10.2%

ENGINE

4 8.2%

SUSPENSION

2 4.1%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, accounting for 20.4% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 21 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2015 Volkswagen CC

The 2015 Volkswagen CC has 49 owner complaints in this dataset. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM is the most common complaint category, representing about 20% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2015 Volkswagen CC are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (10), AIR BAGS (7), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 34 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2015 Volkswagen CC?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

Read the full buyer guideRecall report and remedy notesMaintenance costs and intervals2016 CC complaints2014 CC complaints2017 CC complaints

Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 21 of 21 systems

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

10 Reports20% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET AND LOSS OF POWER FROM STATIONARY POSITION AT RED TRAFFIC LIGHT TO A IN MOTION GREEN LIGHT PRESSED ON PEDAL WITH NO MOTION. THIS HAPPENED FROM THE DAY I PURCHASED THE CAR WHILE SALESMAN WAS IN THE CAR EXPLAINING THE CARS SPECIFICATIONS . WHEN IT HAPPENED HE SAID ITS PART OF THE NEXT FEATURE OF CAR. HE ASKED ME TO LEAVE THE CAR IN A STATIONARY POSITION ON INCLINE AND REMOVE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND ALLOW THE CAR CATCH GEAR WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL THAT IT DROVE UP ON ITS POWER AND NOT MINE. SHOOK MY HEAD AND SAID "I ALREADY BOUGHT THE CAR AND CARS HAVE BEEN DOING THE INCLINE COSTING A LONG TIME, WHAT ARE YOU NOT TELLING ME?" IT SEEMED THAT HE WAS AVOIDING WHAT HAPPENED WHEN WE LOST POWER. IT HAPPENED THE SAME DAY THEY WERE GIVING ME THE KEYS AND ITS BEEN HAPPENING EVER SINCE BUT IT SKIPS A COUPLE OF WEEKS OR DAYS 2015-2017

11/16/2017

TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGON CC.... CONTACT STATED RECALL LETTER WAS FOR FUEL PUMP FLANGE PIECE. CONTACT STATED SHE HAD CALLED VOLKSWAGON OF AMERICA TWICE. DEALERSHIP HAD STATED THEY DO NOT HAVE PARTS TO FIX FUEL PUMP. VOLKSWAGON OF AMERICA ALSO HAD STATED THEY ARE DETERMINING WHAT PARTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. CONTACT SPOKE WITH VOLKSWAGON MANUFACTURER .. REPRESENTATIBE BY THE NAME OF JACKSON... STATED THAT THEY HAVENT DETERMINED WHAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE FUEL PUMP. CONTACT WANTED NUMBER TO FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION AT 202-326-2222 1RECALLSASSOCIATED WITH THIS VINMANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER20AE NHTSA RECALL NUMBER17V509 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE SUMMARYON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THERE COULD BE AN INTERRUPTION IN ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE FUEL PUMP RUNNING CONTINUOUSLY, RESULTING IN A DRAINED BATTERY AND/OR A NO START CONDITION, OR CAUSE A LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH CAUSING INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. SAFETY RISKA LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH CAUSING INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. REMEDYREPLACE THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE AND RELOCATE IT WITHIN THE VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER'S NOTES IF THE MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED OR IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY RECALL FOR YOUR VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER, PLEASE CONTACT THE NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT: 1-888-327-4236 OR TTY: 1-800-424-9153 OR FILE AN ONLINE COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA. CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT VOLKSWAGON AT 800-822-8987 CB

12/8/2017

8 more complaints are available in this category.

AIR BAGS

7 Reports14% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET AND LOSS OF POWER FROM STATIONARY POSITION AT RED TRAFFIC LIGHT TO A IN MOTION GREEN LIGHT PRESSED ON PEDAL WITH NO MOTION. THIS HAPPENED FROM THE DAY I PURCHASED THE CAR WHILE SALESMAN WAS IN THE CAR EXPLAINING THE CARS SPECIFICATIONS . WHEN IT HAPPENED HE SAID ITS PART OF THE NEXT FEATURE OF CAR. HE ASKED ME TO LEAVE THE CAR IN A STATIONARY POSITION ON INCLINE AND REMOVE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND ALLOW THE CAR CATCH GEAR WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL THAT IT DROVE UP ON ITS POWER AND NOT MINE. SHOOK MY HEAD AND SAID "I ALREADY BOUGHT THE CAR AND CARS HAVE BEEN DOING THE INCLINE COSTING A LONG TIME, WHAT ARE YOU NOT TELLING ME?" IT SEEMED THAT HE WAS AVOIDING WHAT HAPPENED WHEN WE LOST POWER. IT HAPPENED THE SAME DAY THEY WERE GIVING ME THE KEYS AND ITS BEEN HAPPENING EVER SINCE BUT IT SKIPS A COUPLE OF WEEKS OR DAYS 2015-2017

11/16/2017

THERE COULD BE AN INTERRUPTION IN ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE FUEL PUMP RUNNING CONTINUOUSLY, RESULTING IN A DRAINED BATTERY AND/OR A NO START CONDITION, OR CAUSE A LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH CAUSING INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. IN ADDITION TO TAKATA RECALL

1/17/2018

5 more complaints are available in this category.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 Reports10% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

MANUFACTURING RECALL # 20AE NHTSA RECALL # 17V509 ONTERRUPTION OF POWER TO THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF POWER WHILE IN MOTION THAT COULD INCREASE CRASH CAUSING INJURY/DAMAGE RECALL FIX STILL NOT AVAILABLE FROM MFR

12/31/2017

2015 VOLKSWAGEN CC SPORT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO VOLKSWAGEN SAFETY RECALL 20AE- FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE. *AS *TR

2/27/2019

3 more complaints are available in this category.

ENGINE

4 Reports8% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET AND LOSS OF POWER FROM STATIONARY POSITION AT RED TRAFFIC LIGHT TO A IN MOTION GREEN LIGHT PRESSED ON PEDAL WITH NO MOTION. THIS HAPPENED FROM THE DAY I PURCHASED THE CAR WHILE SALESMAN WAS IN THE CAR EXPLAINING THE CARS SPECIFICATIONS . WHEN IT HAPPENED HE SAID ITS PART OF THE NEXT FEATURE OF CAR. HE ASKED ME TO LEAVE THE CAR IN A STATIONARY POSITION ON INCLINE AND REMOVE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND ALLOW THE CAR CATCH GEAR WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL THAT IT DROVE UP ON ITS POWER AND NOT MINE. SHOOK MY HEAD AND SAID "I ALREADY BOUGHT THE CAR AND CARS HAVE BEEN DOING THE INCLINE COSTING A LONG TIME, WHAT ARE YOU NOT TELLING ME?" IT SEEMED THAT HE WAS AVOIDING WHAT HAPPENED WHEN WE LOST POWER. IT HAPPENED THE SAME DAY THEY WERE GIVING ME THE KEYS AND ITS BEEN HAPPENING EVER SINCE BUT IT SKIPS A COUPLE OF WEEKS OR DAYS 2015-2017

11/16/2017

MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND TURNED OFF. I WENT TO GET IN THE CAR START IT AND LEAVE HOWEVER WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR IT IMMEDIATELY STARTED TO DING OVER AND OVER WITH THE A MESSAGE "ERROR: DRIVER AIRBAG". IT ALSO WOULD NOT LET THE CAR START. I HAD THE BATTERY TESTED ITS FINE AND THE STARTER ISN'T EVEN 6 MONTHS OLD NOR THE ALTERNATOR. ALL THE ELECTRONICS IN THE CAR TURN ON LIGHTS, RADIO, WINDOWS UP AND DOWN, ETC. IT SAYS TO START PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AS WELL WHICH I OBVIOUSLY DID AND IT STILL SAYS THE SAME ERROR MESSAGE. IT HAPPENED 2 TIMES 1ST ON 12/31/2019 BUT THEN STARTED OUT OF NOWHERE AND WORKED FINE FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN HAPPENED AGAIN 1/04/20, HOWEVER THIS TIME THE PROBLEM PERSISTS.

1/5/2020

2 more complaints are available in this category.

SUSPENSION

2 Reports4% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

I NOTICED A NOISE EARLIER THIS YEAR WHILE DRIVING AND I WAS CONVINCED IT WAS FLAT SPOTS ON THE TIRES OR ROAD NOISE.. I FOUND OUT RECENTLY THAT THE TIRES ON MY CAR ARE CUPPED AND NEED REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. SO I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE TO FIND THAT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE.. VOLKSWAGEN REFUSES THAT IT IS AN ISSUE WITH THEIR CAR!! FROM WHAT I HAVE READ THERE IS DESIGN FLAW IN THE SUSPENSION THAT CAUSES TIRE CUPPING AND FEATHERING.. I CONTACTED CONTINENTAL TIRE AND THEY EXPLAINED THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE ON THESE CARS AND THAT IT IS VOLKSWAGENS RESPONSIBILITY. VOLKSWAGEN PUTS BLAME ON CONTINENTAL... HOW DO TIRES CUP THEMSELVES????? *TR

12/15/2016

ROAD NOISE AT 60MPH MADE ME INQUIRE AT MY 2 YEAR MAINTENANCE EVENT. MY CAR ONLY HAVE 16000 MILES AND THERE IS UNEVEN WEAR AND CUPPING IN THE REAR TIRES, PER THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT (WITHOUT ME PAYING FOR IT). AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS CASES OF VW CC OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE PROBLEM ONLY FOR VW TO DO NOTHING. IT IS A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM WITH HOW VW SETS UP THEIR SUSPENSIONS WHICH IS LEADING TO POOR TIRE WEAR AND CUPPING. THE SUSPENSION IS NOT SET UP PROPERLY FROM NEW, AND IT TAKES EVERY OWNER 10-20K MILES, A NEW SET OF TIRES, AND AN ALIGNMENT TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM.

8/7/2017

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 Reports4% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

MANUFACTURING RECALL # 20AE NHTSA RECALL # 17V509 ONTERRUPTION OF POWER TO THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF POWER WHILE IN MOTION THAT COULD INCREASE CRASH CAUSING INJURY/DAMAGE RECALL FIX STILL NOT AVAILABLE FROM MFR

12/31/2017

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 I DRAW THE LINE, I'M NOT SPENDING ANOTHER GRAND+ ON IT WHEN THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I AM A COMMUTER. I COMMUTE LONG DISTANCES TO AND FROM WORK EVERYDAY, SO HAVING A FAULTY AIRBAG, NON RESPONDING HORN OR STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS IS EXTREMELY SCARY. INTERESTINGLY, VW RECALLED CERTAIN 2010-2014 VEHICLES WITH EXACTLY THE SAME ISSUE. RECALL CODE:69L2 VOLKSWAGEN NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY, RECALL 2015 VW CC AND CORRECT THIS DEFECT FREE OF CHARGE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED WITHOUT DELAY. I RELY ON THIS CAR EVERYDAY SO THIS ISSUE GETS ME MORE AND MORE UPSET EACH AND EVERYDAY.

10/25/2020

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 Reports4% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

WE PURCHASED THE CC IN APRIL OF 2016, AND WE HAVE HAD TO TAKE THE CAR IN TWICE FOR THE CLOCK SPRING WHICH IN LOCATED IN THE STEERING WHEEL THIS CAUSIES THE HORN TO MALFUNCTION AND NOT WORK. I'M NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE FIRST TIME BUT THE SECOND TIME THIS OCCURRED I WAS LEAVING HOME AND STARTED THE VEHICLE AND WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL IT MADE A WEIRD NOISE(I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE) I KNEW IMMEDIATELY WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE THIS HAPPENED PREVIOUS AND I CHECKED THE HORN AND IT WAS NO LONGER WORKING.

2/22/2018

HELLO, JUST REPORTING THAT MY BACKUP CAMERA SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING YESTERDAY. IT SAYS, BACKUP CAMERA UNAVAILABLE RIGHT NOW. I REALLY DEPEND ON THAT THING WEN BACKING UP!

2/4/2020

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 Reports4% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

FAILED STATE SAFETY INSPECTION: 'FOG LIGHTS REMAIN ON ONCE HI-BEAM LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED.' MY WIFE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2015 VOLKSWAGEN CC FROM ATLANTA GEORGIA VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP. SHE MOVED FROM GA TO MD IN APRIL 2018. THEREFORE, SHE HAD TO HAVE THE CAR MD SAFETY INSPECTED. THE CAR FAILED BECAUSE THE FOG LIGHTS REMAINED ON ONCE THE HI-BEAM LIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED. MD STATE LAWS REQUIRES THE FOG LIGHTS TO AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF WHEN THE HI-BEAMS ARE ON. THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ACCIDENT NOR SERVICE BY ANYONE OTHER THAN VOLKSWAGEN. I TOOK THE CAR TO LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN (POHANKA) AND THEY RAN DIAGNOSTIC. UNFORTUNATELY, THE VOLKSWAGEN MECHANIC IDENTIFIED THE VEHICLE AS BEING CODED INCORRECTLY WITH (GERMAN SPECIFICATION) VERSES US SPECIFICATIONS. POHANKA SERVICE MANAGER CONTACTED VOLKSWAGEN DIRECTLY AND THEY CHARGED ME $125 TO FIX. I HAVE A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THIS PAYMENT BUT NEED TO PASS THE MD INSPECTION. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM A 'ATLANTA, GEORGIA VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES' AND BIG VOLKSWAGEN WOULD NOT HONOR FIXING THIS SAFETY ISSUE. THE CAR HAS $43K MILES AND WAS ORIGINALLY REGISTERED IN GA. VOLKSWAGEN MENTIONED THE CAR IS PASS ITS WARRANTY. I DON'T ARGUE THAT POINT BUT THEY SOLD A VEHICLE THAT DIDN'T NOT AND WOULD NOT HAVE PASSED ANY STATE SAFETY INSPECTION THAT REQUIRES FOG LIGHTS TO AUTOMATICALLY TURN OFF WHEN ACTIVITY THE HI-BEAMS. SO, SINCE THEY KNOW IT'S A PROBLEM AND ONLY. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC AFTER TALKING WITH BIG VOLKSWAGEN, THIS HAS BEEN A KNOWN BUT REFUSE TO ISSUE A RECALL BECAUSE ENOUGH PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING. I AM HIGHLY UPSET THAT I HAD TO SPEND $125 TO FIX A SAFETY ISSUE FOR A BRAND NEW CAR. IT'S NOT GOING TO BE AN ISSUE UNTIL SOMEONE IS INJURED. WHO ELSE DO I NEED ADDRESS MY ISSUES WITH ABOUT THIS SAFETY ISSUE? PLEASE ADVISE.

6/20/2018

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen CC. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the back over prevention camera failed to display an image. Additionally, the brake lights and turn signals failed to operate as needed, and the electronic trunk latch was inoperable. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the trunk wiring harness was damaged from wire fatigue, caused by the opening, and closing of the trunk lid. The contact replaced the wiring harness. The electronic trunk latch mechanism was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 60,000.

9/28/2023

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 Reports4% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

2015 VOLKSWAGEN CC SPORT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO VOLKSWAGEN SAFETY RECALL 20AE- FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE. *AS *TR

2/27/2019

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen CC. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic signal, the signal changed to green and the contact depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that numerous warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel while attempting to start the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V509000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

8/15/2024

STEERING

2 Reports4% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

THE CAR HAD AN AIR BAG RECALL FIXED AND A FEW WEEKS LATER THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN WON'T WORK. NOW THE DEALERSHIP WANTS THE CUSTOMER TO PAY FOR REPAIRS STATING THAT IT IS THE CLOCK SPRING THAT IS BROKEN. THIS PROBLEM IS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE AIR BAG REPAIR.

6/5/2019

Clock Spring Failure. Should have been included in recall (2015 CC), but told my specific vehicle isn't by VW. Caused airbags to not work and multiple other fault codes.

3/4/2023

WHEELS

1 Report2% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

ROAD NOISE AT 60MPH MADE ME INQUIRE AT MY 2 YEAR MAINTENANCE EVENT. MY CAR ONLY HAVE 16000 MILES AND THERE IS UNEVEN WEAR AND CUPPING IN THE REAR TIRES, PER THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT (WITHOUT ME PAYING FOR IT). AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS CASES OF VW CC OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE PROBLEM ONLY FOR VW TO DO NOTHING. IT IS A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM WITH HOW VW SETS UP THEIR SUSPENSIONS WHICH IS LEADING TO POOR TIRE WEAR AND CUPPING. THE SUSPENSION IS NOT SET UP PROPERLY FROM NEW, AND IT TAKES EVERY OWNER 10-20K MILES, A NEW SET OF TIRES, AND AN ALIGNMENT TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM.

8/7/2017

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

1 Report2% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLASS PANEL BETWEEN THE WINDSCREEN AND THE SUN ROOF WAS CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. HUDSON VALLEY VOLKSWAGEN (1148 U.S. 9, WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590, (845) 250-3875) STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL OR WARRANTY AND COULD NOT ASSIST; ALTHOUGH, THE VEHICLE WAS JUST PURCHASED FROM THEM A WEEK EARLIER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.

1/17/2019

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 Report2% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

HELLO, JUST REPORTING THAT MY BACKUP CAMERA SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING YESTERDAY. IT SAYS, BACKUP CAMERA UNAVAILABLE RIGHT NOW. I REALLY DEPEND ON THAT THING WEN BACKING UP!

2/4/2020

POWER TRAIN

1 Report2% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

DEALER STATES FORWARD CLUTCH AND DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL NEEDS REPLACEMENT BASED ON DIAGNOSIS AND MECHANIC EXPERIENCE AS THEY CANNOT "CHECK" THESE PARTS. THEY ALSO STATE I NEED TO REPLACE INJECTORS AND HAVE A "MANUAL DECARBON" PROCEDURE DUE TO THE DIRECT INJECTION SYSTEM CREATING CARBON DEPOSITS. THESE ARE APPARENTLY WELL KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS AND SIMILAR VW MODELS. THE CAR HAS <100,000 MILES AND IS 5 YEARS OLD. THESE ARE NOT MAINTENANCE ITEMS PER SE AND FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS. VW HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THESE TRANSMISSIONS FOR PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS FOR MANY MODELS BUT NOT ON THIS ONE YET. INTERNET SEARCHES REVEAL MANY COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE COST FOR REPAIRS IS $5,600.

1/20/2021

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

1 Report2% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Rearview Video Systems does not work. More commonly known as backup cameras, this technology helps the driver see behind the vehicle to avoid backing over people when moving in reverse. from long running forums it seem to be a long running problem. Customer take there cars in only to find the dealers can't fix them.

12/31/2021

STRUCTURE:BODY

1 Report2% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Interior head liner cloth fell down and separated from the roof causing visibility problems. first car I ever had that did this.

12/31/2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE

1 Report2% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The clock spring on this vehicle is defective. Airbag light is on, all steering wheel buttons/controls no longer work and the horn no longer works. Online research shows this to be a known issue for this model year and beyond. Additionally, there was a recall for this exact problem for the previous model year. Further research found the following NHTSA document https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10149942-9999.pdf as a limited warranty extension that includes this model year. However, dealer service and Volkswagen customer service have no knowledge of this limited warranty update and or that this vehicle VIN is not included. This has now made this vehicle UNSAFE to drive without working air bags.

8/29/2022

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

1 Report2% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

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.

2/10/2023

BACK OVER PREVENTION

1 Report2% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen CC. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the back over prevention camera failed to display an image. Additionally, the brake lights and turn signals failed to operate as needed, and the electronic trunk latch was inoperable. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the trunk wiring harness was damaged from wire fatigue, caused by the opening, and closing of the trunk lid. The contact replaced the wiring harness. The electronic trunk latch mechanism was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 60,000.

9/28/2023

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

1 Report2% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen CC. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the back over prevention camera failed to display an image. Additionally, the brake lights and turn signals failed to operate as needed, and the electronic trunk latch was inoperable. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the trunk wiring harness was damaged from wire fatigue, caused by the opening, and closing of the trunk lid. The contact replaced the wiring harness. The electronic trunk latch mechanism was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 60,000.

9/28/2023

SERVICE BRAKES

1 Report2% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

2015 Volkswagen cc I was told that the ABS module has gone bad. Some of theses vehicles are on recall, mine is not. I was also told by the dealer that there is a national backorder on this part. I’m not sure what I can do at this point.

11/4/2024

About This Data

Data and Methodology

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2015 Volkswagen CC?

The most reported complaint category for the 2015 Volkswagen CC is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, with 10 owner reports. That is about 20% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Are complaints about the 2015 Volkswagen CC a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 34 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2015 Volkswagen CC?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2015 Volkswagen CC severe?

34 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Volkswagen CC: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

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