repaired · 2020 Q1
Unknown or other
Risk. If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
2013 Volkswagen CCProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 148 owner complaints about the 2013 Volkswagen CC, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-509 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 14, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Volkswagen CC has problems
148 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
89Air bags6 crash/fire/injury
19Engine1 crash/fire/injury
17Electrical system
16Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
8Steering
7Wheels
6Vehicle speed control
5Service brakes
3Exterior lighting
136 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 89 | 6 |
| Engine | 19 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 1 |
| Steering | 8 | 1 |
| Wheels | 7 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 13 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2013 Volkswagen CC recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
repaired · 2019 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
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repaired · 2017 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
47kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 24 air bags complaints. 83% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 49% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
5under 30k miles20under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other CC year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CC median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Volkswagen CC safety ratings
2013 Volkswagen CC 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (0.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Volkswagen CC, and the recalls they led to.
- Clockspring failureNo recall
- Air Bag Clockspring FailureLed to recall 15V-483
- Air Bag Clockspring FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What CC owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While I was driving I notice my steering wheel making a crumbling of plastic noise when I made any kind of turn. A few days later my Airbag error lamp started to blink. I parked and restarted my engine then the airbag became solid. My dash read “Airbag Error”. I notice all my steering wheel buttons…
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen CC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally, the horn was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that no fault codes were retrieved. The…
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen CC. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light would remain illuminated and the horn would not operate. In addition, the cruise control was inoperable. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and…
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