How common are electrical problems in the 2013 Volkswagen CC?

NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Volkswagen CC, making up 14% of the 148 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do 2013 VW CC electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2013 CC is 47,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2013 VW CC electrical system?

NHTSA does not list any related recalls for the Electrical System on the 2013 Volkswagen CC in this data.

What electrical issues do owners report most on the 2013 VW CC?

Owners report trunk latch and wiring harness failures, unexpected stalling, steering column lock warnings preventing starts, and various light failures including backup, parking, brake, and headlights.

Did the electrical complaints lead to any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

2013 Volkswagen CC Electrical System Problems

Electrical System complaints account for 20 of 148 total complaints (14%) filed against the 2013 Volkswagen CC, with a median failure mileage of 47,000. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this component on this model year.

Electrical System complaints: 20; 14% of 148
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 47,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Trunk pops open unexpectedly or fails to open/lock, often traced to a broken wiring harness.
Vehicle stalls or shuts off unexpectedly while driving, sometimes in stop-and-go traffic or on the highway.
Dashboard warns of a 'steering wheel column lock' and the car intermittently fails to start.
Backup lights, parking lights, or brake lights stop working, sometimes triggering dashboard warning messages.
Automatic headlights fail due to a motor issue, leaving them fixed in an incorrect position.
Low beam headlights cut out and only work again briefly after being turned off and on.

When 2013 Volkswagen CC electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 14, 2013, latest Apr 14, 2023.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to Apr 2023; peak Jan 2018 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen CC

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by CC model year

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

201027 (11%)
20117 (8%)
201242 (18%)
201320 (14%)
201411 (14%)
20157 (23%)
20166 (23%)
20173 (75%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2013 Volkswagen CC?: NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Volkswagen CC, making up 14% of the 148 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2013 VW CC electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2013 CC is 47,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2013 VW CC electrical system?: NHTSA does not list any related recalls for the Electrical System on the 2013 Volkswagen CC in this data.
What electrical issues do owners report most on the 2013 VW CC?: Owners report trunk latch and wiring harness failures, unexpected stalling, steering column lock warnings preventing starts, and various light failures including backup, parking, brake, and headlights.
Did the electrical complaints lead to any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.