2013 Volkswagen CC Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Volkswagen CC, 3% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“One time in the highway speed may be 80 miles some body front me try to stop quickly and when I try to used the break doesn't help me, no break and I get left route in the shoulder because I haven't break system”
NHTSA complaint #11097748, filed 2018-05, 49,000 miles“I had my rear brakes and rotors replaced at 23,600 miles and I was just informed that I need rear brakes and rotors again at 37,961. I bought the car at 6205 miles on the odometer and I had to have my brakes serviced both front and rear at the dealership and I brought my concerns with the service manager about brakes with the particular model. I have owned 2 jetta's prior to the CC and never had brake issues like this.. I called Volkswagen corp. …”
NHTSA complaint #10722047, filed 2015-05, 37,961 miles“I found out vw has re-designed their brakes for a 'soft feel'. But the brakes now travel almost to the floor when slowly pushed down, and you have to pump the pedal to get a feel that the brakes are taking effect. In fact the travel of the brake pedal is lower than the level of the gas pedal and this is where the safety issues comes in. Because of this excessive brake pedal travel, I have on a number of occasions found my foot pressing both the brake and gas pedals at the same time. Particularly at slow speeds - like in heavy traffic, or coming to a slow stop in the garage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10459957, filed 2012-05, 200 miles“Excessive high idle causing car hard to brake. I need to constantly apply high brake pressure to keep the car stopped. Idle stays above 900 RPM all the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10536986, filed 2013-08, 1,200 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen CC. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the diagnosis was unknown. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle accelerate causing the vehicle to crash into a grocery store. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to her hand that did not require medical attention. …”
NHTSA complaint #10778385, filed 2015-09, 14,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10186589Jan 26, 2021A/C requirements, update to title.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Volkswagen CC
89 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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