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Volkswagen CC VIN Check

NHTSA holds 355 owner complaints on the Volkswagen CC from 131 production runs; the worst run has 13, the typical one 2.7.

NHTSA complaint records · 355 complaints · 131 runs · 2012–2017 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported CC run is WVWMP7AN5CE (2012 builds) with 13 complaints, 4.8× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 35% of reports; 2012 is the worst model year at 3.8 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for CC model years 2012–2017.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Volkswagen CC has 131 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 15% of every CC complaint on file.

FIG.01·Volkswagen CC — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
WVWMP7AN5CE••••••2012131—
WVWMN7AN9CE••••••2012111—
WVWMN7AN7CE••••••2012101—
WVWMP7AN9CE••••••20129—1
WVWMP7AN3CE••••••20129——
WVWMP7AN1CE••••••20129——
WVWHP7AN4CE••••••20128——
WVWHP7AN8CE••••••20127——
WVWMN7AN1CE••••••20127—1
WVWMP7AN2CE••••••20127——
WVWMN7AN4CE••••••201271—
WVWMP7AN6CE••••••20127——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 119 CC runs has 7 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 12 CC VINs so far, most often 2012, 2014, 2017 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Volkswagen CC the gap between build years is 3.8×: a 2012 car draws 3.8 complaints per run, a 2017 one 1.

FIG.02·Volkswagen CC — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20171441
20161.726151
20151.53020—
20142.276353
20123.82195811
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2012 at 3.8 complaints per run; lightest is 2017 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 35% of everything Volkswagen CC owners report: Air Bags, 151 of 355 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Volkswagen CC — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Air Bags15111—
Fuel/propulsion System8632
Engine732—
Electrical System5521
Steering19——
Unknown Or Other171—
Power Train15——
Service Brakes154—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 11 recall campaigns on the Volkswagen CC; the 6 below cover build years 2012 to 2017. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Volkswagen CC — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
18V329000Unknown Or Other2012–2016
17V509000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump2012–2016
19V014000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module2015–2017
17V287000Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint2016–2017
19V535000Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module2015–2016
18V148000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module2012–2014
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

18V329000 was opened in 2018 on cars built from 2012: 6 years on the road before the recall.

The CC against its rivals

The CC draws 2.7 complaints per production run; the Acura TSX 2.5 and the Suzuki Kizashi 1.1. That is the highest rate of the 3.

FIG.05·Volkswagen CC VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Volkswagen CC3551312.74.5%
Acura TSX5802342.56%
Suzuki Kizashi67591.14.5%
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 355 reports on the Volkswagen CC, 4.5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Volkswagen CC — complaint severity
OutcomeVolkswagen CCAll vehicles
Complaints filed3551,115,966
Involved a crash16 (4.5%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire3 (0.8%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported1258,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Volkswagen CC share of that is 355 complaints over 131 runs, 0.03% of everything on record.

Everything on the Volkswagen CC
Recalls24 campaignsFuel economy25 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems370 complaintsCargo space13 cu ftUsed prices399 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2012–2018

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Volkswagen CC VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 355 NHTSA complaints from 131 CC runs and 11 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which CC production run has the most complaints?

WVWMP7AN5CE, a 2012 build, with 13 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical CC run has 2.7.

Which CC years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2012 is heaviest at 3.8 complaints per run and 2017 lightest at 1.

Does the CC get more complaints than the Acura TSX?

Yes: 2.7 complaints per production run for the CC against 2.5 for the Acura TSX.

How many CC complaints involve a crash?

4.5% of 355 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 3 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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