2010 Volkswagen CC Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 242 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 Volkswagen CC, 1% of the 242 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Wiring harness running through the trunk area of the vehicle is routed in such a manner that opening and closing the trunk causes the insulation to chafe, resulting in a short circuit which causes the trunk to open without warning while the vehicle is in motion and the tail/brake lights to cease functioning properly.”
NHTSA complaint #11110943, filed 2018-07, 25,000 miles“Headlights intermittently go out on startup. Occasionally both low beams, most of the time it is a single side. After multiple times starting and restarting the vehicle it will relight....it can sit for hours and relight, or won't relight that day...it can still change between passenger and driver side and back. Bulbs check out ok, both headlight assemblies replaced, still no change- it can go out at any time. Does not seem to be related to temperature or humidity. …”
NHTSA complaint #10971470, filed 2017-04, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen CC. While stationary, the brake lights and the reverse gear lights malfunctioned. The contact stated that the instrument panel indicated that none of the lights on the trunk of the vehicle were illuminated. The contact stated that there was stress applied to the quarter panel wires within the trunk by the opening and closing of the trunk, which in turn fractured the wiring system. In addition, the trunk would not open when prompted with the key fob. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11032119, filed 2017-10, 100,100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10210225Apr 7, 2022Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation. Update model year applicability to include 2022.
- 10188562Mar 2, 2021Exterior lighting moisture in lens updated to exclude LED lighting.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Volkswagen CC
84 complaintsFuel system
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsEngine
46 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
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