Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.9× usual Extended coverage
70 serious complaints of 80, the most about air bags (52) and fuel system (12); 0.9× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2014 vehicles. 5 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA18003: air bag clockspring failure. NHTSA investigation RQ17009: air bag clockspring failure.
What owners report
“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 repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jul 2016
“The contact owns a 2014 volkswagen cc. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline); 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.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Apr 2018
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage This Document informs dealers on VWP-18-11 for the Steering Wheel Clock Spring Limited Warranty Extension (VWP-18-11, Oct 2018)
- Extended coverage This Document informs dealers on the the new Water Pump Limited Warranty Extension (VWP-19, Dec 2019)
- Extended coverage This supporting FAQ is for the Turbocharger Limited Warranty Extension Class Action Settlement. (Turbocharger, Sep 2025)
- Extended coverage This technical bulletin was updated per powertain team and warranty team. (V241702, Feb 2017)
- Extended coverage This Document informs dealers on the new Intake Manifold Warranty Extension for 2013, 2014, 2016 & 2017 Model Year with Engine Codes CBFA and CCTA (VWP-21, Jun 2021)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
80 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20–25 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2014 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.6L 6-cyl · Drive: AWD, FWD
2014 CC trims
| Executive | Highline | Sport | Sport, Sport Plus | V6 Executive | V6 Executive 4Motion |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Volkswagen reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Volkswagen aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 200 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD, FWD | 20–25 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 4 | Electrical system (3) | — |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 200 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 280 hp manual available | AWD, FWD | 20–25 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 26 | Air bags (11) | — |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | AWD, FWD | 20–25 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 30 | Fuel/propulsion system (10) | — |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | AWD, FWD | 20–25 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 80 | Air bags (52) | — |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | AWD, FWD | 20–25 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 148 | Air bags (89) | — |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | AWD, FWD | 20–25 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 230 | Air bags (86) | — |
| 2011 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | AWD, FWD | 20–25 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 86 | Air bags (32) | — |
| 2010 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | AWD, FWD | 20–25 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 242 | Air bags (84) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Volkswagen CC 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 3 | 4 |
| 2017 | Volkswagen CC 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 3 | 4 |
| 2016 | Volkswagen CC 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 6 | 26 |
| 2016 | Volkswagen CC 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 6 | 26 |
| 2015 | Volkswagen CC 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 30 |
| 2015 | Volkswagen CC 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 30 |
| 2014 | Volkswagen CC 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 80 |
| 2014 | Volkswagen CC 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 80 |
| 2013 | Volkswagen CC 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 148 |
| 2013 | Volkswagen CC 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 148 |
| 2012 | Volkswagen CC 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 230 |
| 2012 | Volkswagen CC 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 230 |
| 2011 | Volkswagen CC 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 86 |
| 2011 | Volkswagen CC 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 86 |
| 2010 | Volkswagen CC 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 242 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CC | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2017 | CC 4motion | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2016 | CC | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
25 |
| 2016 | CC 4motion | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2015 | CC | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
25 |
| 2015 | CC 4motion | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2014 | CC | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
25 |
| 2014 | CC 4motion | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2013 | CC | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–25 |
| 2013 | CC 4motion | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2012 | CC | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
24–25 |
| 2012 | CC 4motion | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2011 | CC | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
25 |
| 2011 | CC 4motion | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2010 | CC | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–25 |
| 2010 | CC 4motion | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.