2013 Volkswagen CC Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2013 Volkswagen CC, 2% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.
“Automatic headlight failure; apparently the motor in the headlight fails leaving the lights in inappropriate position for night driving; dealer has the crux of the problem but seems like an unusual failure, especially if it occurs while driving at night; now the headlight is in a fixed position which may not be straight; it occurred spontenously when the care turned on”
NHTSA complaint #11101107, filed 2018-06, 30,500 miles“Low beam lights stop working. Turn lights off and then back on, lights would work for 3 minutes. Must repeat to keep lights on. This is both in motion and stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11222607, filed 2019-06, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen CC. The contact stated that the rear brake lights failed to operate when the brake pedal was depressed. The lamp warning indicator illuminated. The dealer wsa not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11191958, filed 2019-03, 45,000 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 2013 Volkswagen CC
89 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 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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