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2015 Volkswagen CC Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

22/100

#8 most-complained of 10 CC years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2015 Volkswagen CC has 30 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 22 out of 100 — #8 highest of 10 CC model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is fuel system (12 complaints, 40% of the total).

Complaints
30
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
25
21 city / 31 hwy

Top 2015 Volkswagen CC problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System12 (40%)
  2. Airbags8 (27%)
  3. Electrical System7 (23%)
  4. Engine4 (13%)
  5. Brakes3 (10%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (10%)
  7. Other2 (7%)
  8. Steering2 (7%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (7%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers2 (7%)
2015 Volkswagen CC complaints: complaints filed per month5Dec 2016Jan 2018Jun 2018Jul 2019Oct 2020Feb 2023Aug 2024
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2016 to Nov 2024; peak Dec 2017 (5).

2015 Volkswagen CC recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 19V535000Jul 17, 2019Airbags27,822 vehicles

    Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.

    Risk: Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Z5.

  2. NHTSA 19V014000Jan 11, 2019Airbags119,394 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).

  3. NHTSA 18V329000May 16, 2018Other252 vehicles

    Unknown or other

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

    Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

See all 4 recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen CC →

2015 Volkswagen CC fuel economy and fuel cost

City
21 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,200
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other CC years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002008200920102011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Caution67148523
2014Good4480525
2015Best2230425
2016Good3326625
2017No verdict114322.5

All Volkswagen CC years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Volkswagen CC a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Volkswagen CC ranks #8 of 10 among CC model years (Complaint Index 22/100, verdict: Best). It has 30 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volkswagen CC?
The most reported problem areas are fuel system (12 complaints), airbags (8 complaints), and electrical system (7 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 35,000 miles.
Does the 2015 Volkswagen CC have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2015 Volkswagen CC, most recently reported 2019, covering airbags, other, and fuel system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Volkswagen CC?
EPA rates the 2015 Volkswagen CC at 25 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.