At a glance
What can fail
A faulty capacitor in the air bag control unit may cause air bags to stop working or deploy unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will install updated software and replace the air bag control unit at no cost.
This page covers 5 recalls, 30 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Volkswagen Cc.
25 mpg combined
9.4 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The dominant pattern in 2015 Volkswagen CC complaints centers on the fuel and propulsion system, which draws the most reports by a wide margin. Owners frequently describe stalling at low speeds or at stops, sometimes with the engine refusing to restart afterward. Fuel system hardware comes up repeatedly, multiple owners report fuel pump failures, with some noting a detectable fuel smell inside the cabin and visible fuel leaks around the pump assembly, which sits behind the rear seat. A few owners also report fuel tank replacements at moderate mileage, followed by recurring fuel-related issues later. Steering and electrical complaints are each backed by only a handful of reports; isolated mentions include backup camera failure, non-functional brake lights and turn signals, and a clockspring failure that triggered airbag fault codes. The fuel and propulsion complaints are clearly where this model year's complaint volume concentrates.
30
Total Complaints
By System
The 2015 Volkswagen CC has 5 recalls, the most serious involving the airbag system, where a faulty driver's frontal airbag inflator can explode during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin.
Two separate airbag control unit recalls also affect this vehicle: a defective capacitor in the airbag control unit can either trigger airbags and seatbelt pretensioners without a crash or prevent them from deploying when actually needed. On the fuel system side, a loss of power to the fuel pump control module can cause the fuel pump to cut out, stalling the engine without warning. There is also a compliance recall tied to modifications made during an internal evaluation period, which may leave certain vehicles out of step with regulatory requirements covering crash, fire, and injury risk.
At a glance
What can fail
A faulty capacitor in the air bag control unit may cause air bags to stop working or deploy unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will install updated software and replace the air bag control unit at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A faulty capacitor in the airbag control unit may cause airbags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy without a crash, or prevent them from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will install updated airbag control unit software and replace the control unit if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator may build up excessive internal pressure during deployment and explode.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with a different inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Modifications made during an internal evaluation period may have left these vehicles not fully compliant with applicable regulatory requirements.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair vehicles to restore full compliance or Volkswagen will repurchase them at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump control module may lose electrical power, causing the fuel pump to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump control module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.