Model year
2017 Volkswagen CC
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 4 complaints for the 2017 Volkswagen CC (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), AIR BAGS (1), POWER TRAIN (1). 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–$3,350, 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
21V321000 · May 5, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all…
19V014000 · Jan 11, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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…
17V287000 · Apr 28, 2017
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 CC vehicles. Incorrect front seat head restraints (rests) may have been installed, possibly resulting in the seat occupant's head being inadequately restrained in the event of a crash. As such, these…
Complaints
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, 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
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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 · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| CC 4motion · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
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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 2017 Volkswagen CC at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.