Is the 2014 Volkswagen CC reliable?

The 2014 Volkswagen CC has 102 complaints filed with NHTSA (0.8x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: average. Most common issue: AIR BAGS problems.

What are common problems with the 2014 Volkswagen CC?

Top problems: AIR BAGS (52 complaints, avg repair $500); FUEL SYSTEM (13 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (10 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2014 Volkswagen CC?

Yes, there are 5 recall(s): UNKNOWN OR OTHER, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Contact any Volkswagen dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Volkswagen CC?

The 2014 Volkswagen CC gets 25 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1920. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2014 Volkswagen CC?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2014 Volkswagen CC is approximately $1,478/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2014 Volkswagen CC

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2014 Volkswagen CC has 102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.8x the segment average of 120. 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. There are 5 recalls issued for this model year.

5 crash reports 4 injuries

102

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

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

When Problems Appear on the 2014 Volkswagen CC

Based on 37 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 33K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

AIR BAGS

In line with typicalmedian 40K mi · 10 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

FUEL SYSTEM

In line with typicalmedian 32K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

Later than typicalmedian 50K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (5)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER16/05/2018

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.

Fix: 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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2014 Volkswagen CC

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,920

Per month

$160

Per mile

16.0¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,286/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,500/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2014 Volkswagen CC

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,478

Full coverage / month

$123

Liability only / year

$611

vs US avg

-12%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1478

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Volkswagen CC Service Intervals

Oil change

10K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

10K mi

Brake fluid

24 months

Transmission fluid

40K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

60K mi

Cabin air filter

20K mi

Engine air filter

40K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

40K mi

TSI turbo engines require VW-approved 502/504 spec synthetic oil. DSG transmission service (if equipped) every 40K miles.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Volkswagen New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

4 yr / 50K mi

Powertrain

4 yr / 50K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

7 yr / 100K mi

Roadside assistance

3 yr / 36K mi

These are the terms for a new Volkswagen. If you're buying a used 2014 CC, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Volkswagen dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

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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RECALLS: Verify all 5 recalls have been completed — free at any Volkswagen dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)