How many recalls does the 2015 Volkswagen Cc have?

The 2015 Volkswagen Cc has 5 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2015 Volkswagen Cc?

The most recent recall was issued on July 17, 2019 and relates to the air bags: air bag/restraint control module system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen Cc?

Yes, there are 5 high-risk recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen Cc involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Cc affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

2015 Volkswagen Cc: Recalls & Complaints

2015 Volkswagen Cc

This page covers 5 recalls, 30 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Volkswagen Cc.

Fuel Economy (EPA Estimates)

25 mpg combined

9.4 L/100km

Compact Cars

City21–22 mpg(10.7–11.2 L/100km)

Highway31–32 mpg(7.4–7.6 L/100km)

Combined25 mpg(9.4 L/100km)

Est. Annual Fuel Cost$3,100/yr

Tailpipe CO₂349–361 g/mi

EPA GHG Score6/10

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.

2015 Volkswagen Cc Owner Complaints

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.

Total Complaints

By System

fuel/propulsion system
10
steering
2
unknown or other
2
electrical system
2
exterior lighting

2015 Volkswagen Cc Recalls

The 2015 Volkswagen CC has 5 recalls, the most serious involving the driver's frontal airbag inflator, which can explode during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious injury to occupants.

A separate but related airbag concern involves a faulty capacitor in the airbag control unit that can either prevent the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners from firing in a crash or trigger them to deploy without any collision, both of which raise the risk of injury or loss of vehicle control. On the fuel system side, an electrical interruption to the fuel pump control module can cause the pump to fail and the engine to stall without warning, leaving the driver without power in traffic. There is also a compliance recall covering vehicles that underwent an internal evaluation period during which modifications may have been made that cause the vehicle to fall short of applicable safety regulations, carrying a general risk of crash, fire, or injury.

All 5 Recalls

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NHTSA (USA)Critical

July 17, 2019

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

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.