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2013 Volkswagen CC Electrical system Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
11%of 148 total for the year
Median mileage
49,391miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Volkswagen CC, 11% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,391 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have had vw CC's since 2009 and have been trading them in for a new model each year. Upon getting a 2013 vw CC I returned to the dealer the within 72 hours of purchasing the car as I have been having stalling issues at low speeds (especially while turning) due to the nature of the dsg transmission. I have brought my vehicle back several times in regards to the same issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #10605486, filed 2014-06, 36 miles

“Regarding the ongoing investiagtion for failed replacement of the clock spring recall. (NHTSA action number: ea18003). Two weeks ago, while turning into a parking spot my steering wheel made a discerning clicking sound. After returning to my car I noticed an airbag error as well as all controls on the steering wheel not functioning including the horn. Since then these problems have remained. I have checking my VIN to see if the previous owner had the clock spring replaced for the recall but there are none. …”

NHTSA complaint #11234060, filed 2019-07, 77,000 miles

“As of november 2017 my Volkswagen CC has become inoperable and a safety hazard due to the fuel pump control module - recall 20ae. At any given time why driving my car will completely shut off in traffic daily/consistently. Notices were sent out to us in october about recall but still says no repair information available at this time. Dealer has yet to resolve issue. Under my rights it's unfair and I should have to pay for this to be fixed in which there is a pending recall. This is a very urgent matter which should not be stalled off nor delayed any longer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11045456, filed 2017-11, 124,000 miles

“My back up lights don't work and my trunk wont open. I brought new light and they still wont come on. The trunk wont open from the remote or the door. I have to put down my back seat and use the emergency open latch to open the trunk. I took it to the dealer and the picture below is the problem the trunk wiring harness has a few wires broken and was told it couldn't be fix it had to be replaced. This seems to be a problem that a few of these cars have had why hasn't there been a recall. I could have been in an accident not knowing my back up light wasn't working.”

NHTSA complaint #11015884, filed 2017-08, 80,000 miles

“My 2013 vw CC turned off while I was driving in stop and go traffic with my three children in the back seat. This happened twice: once on a busy road and once on the highway. The first vw service department I took it to told me it was the type of gasoline I was using. The second vw service department kept my car for one week and told me the problem was resolved. Now the electrical controls seem to have gone haywire: windows raise and lower on their own and the radio scans by itself. I drove like this for a while until the car died. …”

NHTSA complaint #10652648, filed 2014-11, 12,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016415%
2015517%
20141013%
20131711%
20123817%
201178%
20102611%
20091310%

Other parts of the 2013 Volkswagen CC

Air bags
89 complaints
Engine
19 complaints
Fuel system
19 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Volkswagen CC

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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