2009 Volkswagen CC Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 29%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Volkswagen CC, 29% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Received a recall, I take the car to leesburg Volkswagen, for fuel pump module replacement 10/26/2018, yesterday 11/2/2018 driving in highway with my wife car suddenly shutoff in the middle of highway, I had to tow my car home, from then car not start any more, recall destroy my car, car that was running perfectly, now who will pay for all this? Me ?”
NHTSA complaint #11145127, filed 2018-11, 65,636 miles“There have been several problems with this car. The electrical power to the fuel pump has been feeling as though it is shutting off. When I first got the car, it stalled twice on me, while I was driving on a public road. The tires have balded or warn quickly. Engine leaks oil often. The fuel not getting to the pump has been overwhelmingly often.”
NHTSA complaint #11032789, filed 2017-10, 109,000 miles“The fuel pump failed while driving resulting in an engine shut off and left me drifting with a dead engine in the middle of traffic at 45 MPH on I-195 with the power steering and brakes not working due to the engine shutting off.”
NHTSA complaint #10702314, filed 2015-03, 74,200 miles“My vehicle has failed on the highway on two occasions resulting in a life-threatening situation. I am in poverty and unable to purchase a new vehicle to drive my daughter around.”
NHTSA complaint #11073923, filed 2018-02, 114,000 miles“I was driving on the street and my vehicle lost power and shut off without any warning. Once, the vehicle shut off I tried to restart it and it had no power. Engine and battery lights were on at this point. I had the vehicle towed to the vw dealer. Had the battery replaced and they need to replace the fuel pump, fuel pump regulator module $975 + counting. I had another incident back on 2013 for the fuel pump control module. It's a constant issue wilth the fuel assemly line being deffective on the CC's.”
NHTSA complaint #10704034, filed 2015-04, 90,288 milesRelated recalls
- 17V509000Aug 16, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of…Covers: Volkswagen CC 2009–2016, Passat 2006–2010, Passat Wagon 2006–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10238298Jun 15, 2023Gasoline fuel additive
- 10222093Sep 22, 2022DTC's P053F,P0087, P0088, P1025 may set due to the high pressure fuel pump being out of time (sync).
- 10214485Jun 15, 2022Gasoline quality.
- 10198230Jun 22, 2021Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10198166Jun 21, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10240621Apr 23, 2021Warranty Extension for Intake Manifold & Fuel Injectors Certain 2008-2011
- 10240619Apr 23, 20212009-2015 Model Year Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Vehicles Registered in Minnesota
- 10188553Mar 1, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10176770Jun 15, 2020Update brochure part number and recording URL. Update model and model year applicability.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Volkswagen CC
59 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Volkswagen CC
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology