2014 Volkswagen CC

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2014 Volkswagen CC has 102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (51% of all complaints), specifically: tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen cc. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the man.

5 crash reports 4 injuries

102

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

AIR BAGS

52 complaints

51%

• TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN
• TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN
• TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

13 complaints

13%

• 17V509 RECALL #. FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE COULD CAUSE POWER OUTAGE AND ALREADY HAS. TWICE. AND THEY ARE STILL REFUSING TO FIX THIS. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE MY BATTERY AND TWO MONTHS LATER WAS STRANDED BECAUSE I LOST POWER WHILE STATIONARY.
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM ELLIS VOLKSWAGEN OF ATLANTA (5901 PEACH ST BLVD, ATLANTA, GA 30341) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE R
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V509000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALL

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“17V509 RECALL #. FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE COULD CAUSE POWER OUTAGE AND ALREADY HAS. TWICE. AND THEY ARE STILL REFUSING TO FIX THIS. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE MY BATTERY AND TWO MONTHS LATER WAS STRANDED BECAUSE I LOST POWER WHILE STATIONARY.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

10 complaints

10%

• MY HORN,MY AIR BAG AND ALL CONTROLS IN STEERING WHEEL ARE NOT WORKING.I TOOK IT TO VW SERVICE CENTER & THEY QUOTED ME $948 FOR A NEW CLOCK SPRING.HASNT THIS PART BEEN RECALLED? IT'S A LEASE AND THAT'S INSANE,THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED
• THE CAR IS STALLING UPON ACCELERATING WHILE IN MOTION AND AT A STOP IT JERKS BACK AND FORTH. THE CAR SHAKES WHEN ACCELERATING AND PUTTERS EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY.
• MY VEHICLE START WITH THE PROBLEM AT 33KMILES. NOW I'M AT 37KMILES AND IT'S HAPPENING DAILY. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND PUTTING IT ON DRIVE, THE BRAKE WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY AND STARTED MAKING A SCREECHING NOISE. ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIT UP, THE MESSAGE CENTER SHOWS ERROR W

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“MY HORN,MY AIR BAG AND ALL CONTROLS IN STEERING WHEEL ARE NOT WORKING.I TOOK IT TO VW SERVICE CENTER & THEY QUOTED ME $948 FOR A NEW CLOCK SPRING.HASNT THIS PART BEEN RECALLED? IT'S A LEASE AND THAT'S INSANE,THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

6 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM ELLIS VOLKSWAGEN OF ATLANTA (5901 PEACH ST BLVD, ATLANTA, GA 30341) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE R
• THE CAR IS STALLING UPON ACCELERATING WHILE IN MOTION AND AT A STOP IT JERKS BACK AND FORTH. THE CAR SHAKES WHEN ACCELERATING AND PUTTERS EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY.
• Error code P2015 was generated which is the air intake manifold. Volkswagen mechanic said we shouldn't drive very much due to it could get worse. Replacement would cost $1812.50, local shop charged $893.00. Volkswagen has since issued a extended warranty which my vehicle falls under but I'm getting

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM ELLIS VOLKSWAGEN OF ATLANTA (5901 PEACH ST BLVD, ATLANTA, GA 30341) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE R”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

5 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HARDWARE FOR THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER FOR A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE DEALER WOULD BE S
• MY HORN,MY AIR BAG AND ALL CONTROLS IN STEERING WHEEL ARE NOT WORKING.I TOOK IT TO VW SERVICE CENTER & THEY QUOTED ME $948 FOR A NEW CLOCK SPRING.HASNT THIS PART BEEN RECALLED? IT'S A LEASE AND THAT'S INSANE,THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED
• STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING BROKE. NO HORN OR FUNCTION BUTTONS WORKING ALONG WITH THE AIRBAG.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HARDWARE FOR THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER FOR A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE DEALER WOULD BE S”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 102 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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AIR BAGS: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: 17V509 RECALL #. FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE COULD CAUSE POWER OUTAGE AND ALREADY HAS. TWICE. AND THEY ARE STILL REFUSING TO FIX THIS. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE MY BATTERY AND TWO MONTHS LATER WAS STRANDED BECAUSE I LOST POWER WHILE STATIONARY.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: MY HORN,MY AIR BAG AND ALL CONTROLS IN STEERING WHEEL ARE NOT WORKING.I TOOK IT TO VW SERVICE CENTER & THEY QUOTED ME $948 FOR A NEW CLOCK SPRING.HASNT THIS PART BEEN RECALLED? IT'S A LEASE AND THAT'S INSANE,THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM ELLIS VOLKSWAGEN OF ATLANTA (5901 PEACH ST BLVD, ATLANTA, GA 30341) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE R
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)