2015 Volkswagen CC Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2015 Volkswagen CC ranks 8th worst out of 10 model years with a complaint index of 22, earning a Best verdict relative to other CC years. It had 30 complaints and 4 recalls, led by fuel system issues affecting 40% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 22/100
- #8 of 10 CC years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 30
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 21 city / 31 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2015 Volkswagen CC problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System12 (40%)
- Airbags8 (27%)
- Electrical System7 (23%)
- Engine4 (13%)
- Brakes3 (10%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (10%)
- Other2 (7%)
- Steering2 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Fuel pump control module can lose electrical power, causing the fuel pump to run continuously, drain the battery, or cause loss of motive power while driving.
- Some owners reported waiting extended periods for the fuel pump recall repair because replacement parts were unavailable.
- Rear tires showed uneven wear and cupping noticed as road noise, with owners saying dealers declined to address it under warranty.
- One owner reported the glass panel between the windshield and sunroof cracked, with no recall or warranty coverage offered.
- An owner described a sudden loss of power while driving from a stop at a traffic light, reported near time of purchase.
2015 Volkswagen CC recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Volkswagen CC reliable?
- Among CC model years, 2015 ranks 8th worst out of 10 with a complaint index of 22, which earns it a Best verdict relative to other CC years.
- What problems does the 2015 Volkswagen CC have?
- NHTSA complaints center on the fuel system (40% of complaints), airbags (27%), and electrical system (23%). The top fuel system issue relates to a fuel pump control module that can lose power.
- Does the 2015 Volkswagen CC have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 CC, covering airbags (two separate campaigns), emissions compliance, and the fuel pump control module.
- How does the 2015 CC compare to other CC years?
- The 2015 CC's complaint index of 22 is lower than most other CC years; 2010 had the highest index at 100 and is rated Avoid, while 2015 and 2016 are the best-rated years.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Volkswagen CC?
- The 2015 CC gets 25 mpg combined (21 city/31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 according to the EPA.