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2015 Volkswagen CC Problems

Compared with other Volkswagen CC years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

0/100 0.3× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
30filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
35,000miles, 14 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 31 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Volkswagen CC (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2015 Volkswagen CC. The part named most often is fuel system, with 12 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags (8) and electrical system (5). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 71% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 35,000 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 709 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel pump and 36 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 48 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 7 Volkswagen CC model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Brakes (1), Forward collision avoidance (1), Body and structure (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Fuel system: “Recall on a fuel pump/ modular with no fix since 8/16/2017. Today 12/12/2017 still no remedy or fix for the issue. Safety concern as I carry my family in the car. So far thankfully nothing has happened as of yet.”

NHTSA complaint #11054105, filed 2017-12, 30,000 miles

Air bags: “My vehicle was stationary and turned off. I went to get in the car start it and leave however when I tried to start the car it immediately started to ding over and over with the a message error: driver airbag . It also would not let the car start. I had the battery tested its fine and the starter isn't even 6 months old nor the alternator. All the electronics in the car turn on lights, radio, windows up and down, etc. It says to start put my foot on the brake as well which I obviously did and it still says the same error message. …”

NHTSA complaint #11297279, filed 2020-01, 26,551 miles

Electrical system: “Hello, just reporting that my backup camera suddenly stopped working yesterday. It says, backup camera unavailable right now. I really depend on that thing wen backing up!”

NHTSA complaint #11307090, filed 2020-02, 37,000 miles

Engine: “Loss of motive power while the vehicle is in motion on city street and loss of power from stationary position at red traffic light to a in motion green light pressed on pedal with no motion. This happened from the day I purchased the car while salesman was in the car explaining the cars specifications . When it happened he said its part of the next feature of car. He asked me to leave the car in a stationary position on incline and remove my foot off the brake and allow the car catch gear without pressing on the gas pedal that it drove up on its power and not mine. …”

NHTSA complaint #11046433, filed 2017-11, 60 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

71% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 29,712 and 60,000 miles.

7%0–107%10–2557%25–507%50–7514%75–1007%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (14 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 35,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2016201720186201920202021202220232024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Volkswagen CC. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
CC · sedan AWDnot rated———4
CC · sedan FWDnot rated———4

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 Volkswagen CC version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
CC FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic223125$3,300
CC FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual213225$3,300
CC 4motion AWD3.6L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172520$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Volkswagen CC → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 709 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 709 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volkswagen CC

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20162640,5006—258 · FewerFalling
20153035,0004—250 · FewerFalling
20148034,0005—2555 · TypicalFalling
201314845,0005—2555 · TypicalFalling
201223067,9006—2569 · MoreFalling
20118671,0754—2522 · FewerFalling
201024278,0004—2573 · MoreFalling
200913683,0004—2345 · TypicalStable

All Volkswagen CC model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Volkswagen CC have?

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2015 Volkswagen CC as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Volkswagen CC is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 12 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags with 8.

Has the 2015 Volkswagen CC been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Volkswagen CC get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Volkswagen CC (CC, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Volkswagen CC reported?

Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 35,000 miles and the middle half falls between 29,712 and 60,000 miles; 71% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.