2011 Volkswagen Cc Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen Cc.

20102012
Complaints
120
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2011 Volkswagen Cc Problems

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

#131 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:57,041 mi
Crash-related:2
#226 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:95,356 mi
#316 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:97,685 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Volkswagen Cc.

Airbags
31
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
57,041
Engine Problems
26
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
95,356
Fuel System
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
97,685
Steering Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
79,267
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
52,488
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
80,436
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2011 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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2011 Volkswagen Cc — FAQ

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

Is the 2011 Volkswagen Cc reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2011 Volkswagen Cc has 120 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 31 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Volkswagen Cc?
Top reported problems: Airbags (31 complaints, avg 57,041 mi); Engine Problems (26 complaints, avg 95,356 mi); Fuel System (16 complaints, avg 97,685 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 2011 Volkswagen Cc?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 77,687 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 Volkswagen Cc?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen Cc include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 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 2011 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 2011 Volkswagen Cc?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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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