repaired · 2021 Q1
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk. Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury.
2015 Volkswagen CCProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 2015 Volkswagen CC, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 4 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 November 4, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Volkswagen CC has problems
30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Fuel/propulsion system
8Air bags
5Electrical system
4Engine
2Back over prevention
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Steering
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
2Suspension
98 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 0 |
| Air bags | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 9 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2015 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 · 2020 Q2
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 · 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.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Best & worst years
2015 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
2015 Volkswagen CC safety ratings
2015 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
In owners' words
What CC owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Started having problems with the fuel tank at around 65,000 I had an extended warranty on the vehicle and around 80,000 they replaced the entire fuel tank… recently, I started smelling gas very strongly inside my vehicle and took it to a honest mechanic who was able to find the fuel pump which is…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN CC. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS…
THIS CONCERNS RECALL, 17V509, FOR MY 2015 VW CC. IT HAS ALMOST BEEN A YEARS SINCE THE RECALL WAS ISSUED BUT STILL THERE IS NO FIX IN SIGHT. THE RECALL STATES THAT THE PROBLEM COULD LEAVE ME STRANDED AT BEST AND CAUSE A WRECK AT WORST. I HAVE AVOIDED DRIVING THE CAR SINCE LAST AUGUST AND I SURE HATE…
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