Volkswagen CC years to avoid
The Volkswagen CC years to avoid are 2012, 2010, 2013, 2009, 2011, 2014 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2008 is the cleanest year on record.
1,359
Total complaints
12
Recall campaigns
2008–2017
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
CC years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | High complaints + open investigation | 337 | |
| 2010 | High complaints + open investigation | 330 | |
| 2013 | High complaints + open investigation | 188 | |
| 2009 | High complaints + open investigation | 185 | |
| 2011 | Open safety investigation | 120 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 102 |
Every CC year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 38 | 6 | |
| 2015 | 49 | 4 | |
| 2014avoid | 102 | 5 | |
| 2013avoid | 188 | 5 | |
| 2012avoid | 337 | 6 | |
| 2011avoid | 120 | 4 | |
| 2010avoid | 330 | 4 | |
| 2009avoid | 185 | 4 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Volkswagen CC years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the CC years to avoid are 2012, 2010, 2013, 2009, 2011, 2014. The cleanest year on record is 2008.
What is the best year for the Volkswagen CC?
By complaint volume, 2008 has the cleanest NHTSA record among CC years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen CC have?
Across all model years, the CC has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,359 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.