2016 Volkswagen CC Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 31%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Volkswagen CC, 31% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Several times now when attempting to turn out into traffic my car stutters and caused me to almost get hit. Recently while driving in traffic my car stopped receiving gas and started coasting. It literally stopped working in the middle of traffic almost causing an accident with myself and child in the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11327163, filed 2020-06, 39,000 miles“There have been 3 incidents in which my vehicle suddenly, without warning shuts down (absolutely no power) while I am driving on the highway, approximately 30 MPH. I was fortunate that there was significant traffic and the vehicle had enough momentum to get to the emergency lane. I placed the vehicle in park and let it sit for approximately 3 to 5 minutes. I then pushed the start button and it started without incident. I took the vehicle to riverside Volkswagen where they conducted a diagnostic check and stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11043483, filed 2017-11, 49,000 miles“When pumping gas, the pump will click off every few seconds as if the tank is full. It takes at least 15 minutes to fill the tank because it shuts off every few seconds. This is at any gas pump.”
NHTSA complaint #11193013, filed 2019-04, 53,000 miles“Volkswagen announced a recall of the fuel pump on august 16, 2017. Eight months later they do not have a remedy. This seem irresponsible of the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #11088549, filed 2018-04, 5,500 miles“17v509 recall number on certain vehicles, there could be an interruption in electrical power to the fuel pump control module. This could result in the fuel pump running continuously, resulting in a drained battery and/or a no start condition, or cause a loss of motive power while the vehicle is in motion, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. I am very concerned for my safety in the vw recall of the fuel pump injector. Capital volkswagon in san jose wants me to continue driving the potential dangerous car until they get the parts from volkswagon. …”
NHTSA complaint #11044520, filed 2017-11Related recalls
- 17V509000Aug 16, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of…Covers: Volkswagen CC 2009–2016, Passat 2006–2010, Passat Wagon 2006–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10238298Jun 15, 2023Gasoline fuel additive
- 10222093Sep 22, 2022DTC's P053F,P0087, P0088, P1025 may set due to the high pressure fuel pump being out of time (sync).
- 10214745Jun 23, 2022Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
- 10214485Jun 15, 2022Gasoline quality.
- 10203676Nov 22, 2021This Document was revised to include 2022 Model Year information
- 10198230Jun 22, 2021Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10198166Jun 21, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Volkswagen CC
11 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology