Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2009 Volkswagen CC owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I just bought this 2009 CC from buena park Nissan dealership in california, in February 2015 and put in just 6000 miles. I was driving to work on beverly bl on July 27th when all of a sudden the car just lost power while in motion.fortunately I was in the outside lane and was able to pull to the side. After checking to see if there was a loose connection to the battery or whatever....I started it and was able to drive 3 blocks to work before it stalled again. I had it towed to my mechanic and was diagnosed with p2293 low fuel pressure. He said it was drive able but that one day it May not start. After that incident the car has stalled 8 other times twice on the freeway and the last one was at an intersection with my wife and my 87 year old mother in law. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen CC. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V509000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While driving 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The brake pedal was applied, but failed to respond. The vehicle was able to restart and stalled again. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (Volkswagen north scottsdale, 7001 e chauncey ln, phoenix, az 85054, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen CC. While driving approximately 45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and turned off the engine. The contact waited for a few minutes, restarted the vehicle, and was able to drive normally. After driving a mile down the road, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to demontrond Volkswagen (14101 n freeway, houston, tx 77090, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the radiator had a leak and there was also an oil leak that needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V509000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen CC. While driving between 45 and 65 MPH, the electronic power control warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost forward motion ability. While researching the failure, the contact became aware that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V509000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Jeff d'ambrosio auto group (1221 e lancaster ave, downingtown, pa 19335, [phone]) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen CC. The contact stated that the fuel pump leaked and splashed fuel at all times. The contact stated that the rear passenger seat was soaked with fuel and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dreyer & reinbold Volkswagen [phone], located at 1301 south us 31, ste 3, greenwood, in 46143) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was cracked in multiple places and needed to be replaced. The technician informed the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and could catch fire. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000. The VIN was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen CC. While driving, the vehicle stalled without warning and the battery indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mike haggerty Volkswagen (8920 s cicero ave, oak lawn, il 60453 [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump, fuel pump module, and the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17V509000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen CC. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and then stalled. Also, the battery warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to push the vehicle into a parking lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V509000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen CC. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V509000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 86,400.
I was driving on the street and my vehicle lost power and shut off without any warning. Once, the vehicle shut off I tried to restart it and it had no power. Engine and battery lights were on at this point. I had the vehicle towed to the vw dealer. Had the battery replaced and they need to replace the fuel pump, fuel pump regulator module $975 + counting. I had another incident back on 2013 for the fuel pump control module. It's a constant issue wilth the fuel assemly line being deffective on the CC's.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen CC. While driving 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but failed to respond and the vehicle lost power. In addition, the vehicle shook. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The mechanic did not repair the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Fuel System complaints in other CC years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2009 Volkswagen CC?
NHTSA has 39 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2009 Volkswagen CC, 29% of the model year's 136 complaints. The component named most often is delivery › fuel pump (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2009 Volkswagen CC fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 17V-509 (fuel pump, Aug 16, 2017). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2009 Volkswagen CC fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 89,000 miles, and 4% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.