YearToAvoid

2009 Volkswagen CC Engine Problems

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Volkswagen CC, 25% of all 136 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 10 CC model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 88,500 miles.

Engine complaints
34
25% of 136
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
88,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Volkswagen CC engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 17, 2009, latest Jun 27, 2019.

2009 Volkswagen CC engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Jun 2009Aug 2013Nov 2014Dec 2015Jan 2018Jun 2018Jan 2019
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2009 to Jun 2019; peak Feb 2018 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2009 Volkswagen CC

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by CC model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20080 (0%)
  2. 200934 (25%)
  3. 201055 (23%)
  4. 201129 (34%)
  5. 201272 (31%)
  6. 201324 (16%)
  7. 20148 (10%)
  8. 20154 (13%)
  9. 20162 (8%)
  10. 20171 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Volkswagen CC have engine problems?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Volkswagen CC, 25% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 88,500 miles.
Which Volkswagen CC year has the most engine complaints?
The 2012 Volkswagen CC has the most engine complaints (72), compared with 34 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Volkswagen CC?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Volkswagen CC is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.