Volkswagen CC years to avoid
Every Volkswagen CC model year on file (2012-2016), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2016
Worst year on file
57.9
Severity index
Air Bags
Most-reported system
2015
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 Volkswagen CC | 57.9 Medium | 26 | Air Bags |
| 2 | 2012 Volkswagen CC | 56.7 Medium | 230 | Air Bags |
| 3 | 2014 Volkswagen CC | 49.4 Medium | 80 | Air Bags |
| 4 | 2015 Volkswagen CC | 46.9 Medium | 30 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Volkswagen CC complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 230 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 56.7 Medium | AIR BAGS |
| 2014 | 80 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 49.4 Medium | AIR BAGS |
| 2015 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 46.9 Medium | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| 2016 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 57.9 Medium | AIR BAGS |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.