2010 Volkswagen Cc Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Volkswagen Cc.

20092011
Complaints
330
Crashes
12
Fires
0
Injuries
12
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2010 Volkswagen Cc Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#184 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:69,661 mi
Crash-related:3
#246 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:95,126 mi
Crash-related:2
#345 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:89,796 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Volkswagen Cc.

Airbags
84
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
69,661
Engine Problems
46
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
95,126
Fuel System
45
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
89,796
Transmission / Drivetrain
34
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,004
Electrical Faults
25
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
82,708
Steering Defects
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
64,658
Automatic Transmission
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,850
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,291
Gasoline Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,000
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Driveline
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2010 Volkswagen Cc

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,719,946 vehicles.

18V148000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~363,713 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

17V509000Fuel Pump
~280,915 affected

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.

16V078000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~659,493 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

15V483000Air Bags:frontal
~415,825 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.

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2010 Volkswagen Cc — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Cc reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2010 Volkswagen Cc has 330 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 84 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Volkswagen Cc?
Top reported problems: Airbags (84 complaints, avg 69,661 mi); Engine Problems (46 complaints, avg 95,126 mi); Fuel System (45 complaints, avg 89,796 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Volkswagen Cc?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,082 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Volkswagen Cc?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Volkswagen Cc include 12 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 Volkswagen Cc have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,719,946 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2010 Volkswagen Cc?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (airbags) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Cc reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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