2015 Volkswagen Cc: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2015 Volkswagen Cc: 4 recalls, 30 owner complaints and up to 25 mpg combined.
Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #17V509000 · 2017 · 280,915 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen cc, 2006-2010 passat and passat wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module May cause the fuel pump to fail.
Why it matters: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018.
Other / unknown Vehicle recall #18V329000 · 2018 · 252 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
The 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #19V014000 · 2019 · 119,394 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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
Airbags Vehicle recall #19V535000 · 2019 · 27,822 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Fuel & propulsion (10): the most common themes are electrical failure (4), stalls / loses power (3).
- Airbags (8): the most common themes are warning light on (3).
- Electrical (5): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (2), warning light on (2).
- Engine (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2015 Volkswagen Cc has 30 owner complaints, ranking #7 of 10 Cc model years for complaints (well below the 98 average). Complaints peaked in 2018 (6 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 35,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2014 (80 complaints, 5 recalls), 2016 (26 complaints, 6 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 | Premium |
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 32 | 25 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2015 Volkswagen Cc have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen Cc. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 Volkswagen Cc problems?
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are fuel & propulsion (10), airbags (8), electrical (5).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Volkswagen Cc get?
EPA ratings run up to 25 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (AM-S6)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2015 Volkswagen Cc repair manual?
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