Model year
2011 Volkswagen CC
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 86 complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen CC (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (31), ENGINE (26), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (16). NHTSA lists 3 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 20–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,300–$4,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2009 136 complaints
- 2010 242 complaints
- 2011 86 complaints
- 2012 230 complaints
- 2013 148 complaints
- 2014 80 complaints
- 2015 30 complaints
- 2016 26 complaints
- 2017 4 complaints
Recalls
18V148000 · Mar 6, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…
17V509000 · Aug 16, 2017
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
16V078000 · Feb 10, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of…
15V483000 · Aug 4, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock…
Complaints
86 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE15010 | Air Bag Clockspring Failure · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Mar 24, 2015 | Sep 28, 2015 |
| RQ17009 | Air Bag Clockspring Failure · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | Nov 13, 2017 | May 4, 2018 |
| EA18003 | Air Bag Clockspring Failure · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS | Apr 18, 2018 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| CC · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| CC 4motion · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2011 Volkswagen CC at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.