Most common 2010 Volkswagen CC problems
Share of the 242 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Volkswagen CC complaints by model year
Best CC years: 2017, 2016, 2015. Years to avoid: 2010, 2012, 2013, 2009. Compare all years →
2010 Volkswagen CC recalls (4)
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018.
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.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification…
Air bags › Frontal
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.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 2010 Volkswagen CC:
Air Bag Clockspring Failure
In August 2015, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) launched Safety Recall 15V-483 to address the loss of the protection provided by the front driver air bag in several models due to the failure of the clockspring.Debris entry into the steering wheel hub can result in contamination and ultimately failure of the clockspring in 2010-2014 Model Year (MY) CC, Passat, Eos, Golf, GTI, Tiguan, Jetta and Jetta…
Air Bag Clockspring Failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of steering wheel clock spring/steering column control module (SCCM) failures in model year (MY) 2012 Volkswagen Passat and CC models.The SCCM is a module within the steering column that incorporates a spiral conductor (a ribbon cable) to electrically connect the steering wheel to the vehicle's electrical system while…
Air Bag Clockspring Failure
In August 2015, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) launched Safety Recall 15V-483 to address the loss of the protection provided by the front driver air bag in several models due to the failure of the clockspring.Debris entry into the steering wheel hub can result in contamination and ultimately failure of the clockspring in 2010-2014 Model Year (MY) CC, Passat, Eos, Golf, GTI, Tiguan, Jetta and Jetta…
What 2010 Volkswagen CC owners say
Air bags all 84 →
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen CC. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated, and all the buttons on the steering wheel became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.
"Takata recall!" recieved recall letter in jan. 2016. Everytime I call dealership im told parts are not in. My car already stopped running and I had to have it towed into a mechanic where he knew that the fuel injection issue was a recall. I had to pay him $100.00 for taking my car apart and telling me it was a familiar issue he had when working on another vw..and that I should call vw and ask if there was a recall. Of course, there was. I then had to pay for a 2nd tow from that shop to vw. They fixed that recall..that I never even got a letter notifying me of the recall. Vw fixed it. Yet now I am still waiting as many others for the parts to come in so my car can be repaired with this airbag issue. As far as im concerned this car was made horribly unsafe and its falling apart, aside from the other work ive paid into having done to it. …
Fuel & propulsion system all 52 →
"Takata recall!" recieved recall letter in jan. 2016. Everytime I call dealership im told parts are not in. My car already stopped running and I had to have it towed into a mechanic where he knew that the fuel injection issue was a recall. I had to pay him $100.00 for taking my car apart and telling me it was a familiar issue he had when working on another vw..and that I should call vw and ask if there was a recall. Of course, there was. I then had to pay for a 2nd tow from that shop to vw. They fixed that recall..that I never even got a letter notifying me of the recall. Vw fixed it. Yet now I am still waiting as many others for the parts to come in so my car can be repaired with this airbag issue. As far as im concerned this car was made horribly unsafe and its falling apart, aside from the other work ive paid into having done to it. …
Fuel pump module and Takata inflators while driving on the freeway on the way to work my car ended up losing power and completely shutting down while in motion. The sudden loss of power shut off all of my lights inside and out. As soon as this happens I begin to press on my brakes only to notice that my brakes felt like they were lacking pressure. The lack of pressure on the rotars made it very difficult to slow down and with there being no power also made it difficult to turn the wheel. I merged over toward the shoulder and ending up hitting some type of water run off dip that caused my car to bounce up and blow out my right front tire. The blowout was what helped me slow my car down and bring it to a stop. That caused damage to the body of my car. After stopping I tried checking if the car would turn on and it had no response. I then had it towed away. …
Transmission & drivetrain all 49 →
I purchased this vehicle as a certified pre-owned in 4/2013 at which time it had 44423 miles on it. I have had all required maintenance, recalls and repairs performed at the dealership that I purchased from. Now after 3.5 years of owning the vehicle and only putting 31,577 miles on it, the car wouldn't engage when trying to park. When parallel parking, I put the car in reverse and it makes a noise like it is trying to go into reverse and if it won't engage the "r" starts flashing and the check engine light comes on. I have to place the vehicle in park (the "p" will then flash) and turn it off and turn it on and then it will work. Usually after driving the car 3 times or so the check engine light turns off and clears, but then a day or so later the same thing happens. This happened least 3 times a week. …
A heavy jerk and bag when the transmission shifts between 1st-3rd gears. Transmission disengages while moving but particularly in stop and go traffic. Vehicle needs to be completely shut down and restarted in order for the transmission to become fully operational again. There is also a hesitation or time lag when shifting from park to reverse before the transmission engages. The vehicle has an automatic dsg transmission. I am not the only owner of a 2010 CC that has been experiencing this problem. I contacted the vehicle manufacturer and I was told that the company's position was to do nothing. This vehicle has 2-3 other recalls on it as well. This is a mechanic issue that can occur at any moment and possess potential hazards when in motion in any driving condition (highway or street). …
2010 Volkswagen CC engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 22 / 31 / 25 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | FWD | 21 / 31 / 25 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 27 / 21 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 17 / 25 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Volkswagen CC a good car?
Based on 242 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 CC rates avoid: 3.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the CC at the same age. It is one of the CC years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Volkswagen CC?
The air bags — 84 complaints, 35% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal › driver clockspring/spiral cassette. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (52) and transmission & drivetrain (49).
How many recalls does the 2010 Volkswagen CC have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2010 Volkswagen CC, the most recent from March 6, 2018 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Volkswagen CC?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017, 2016 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2009. See the full Volkswagen CC years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Volkswagen CC problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 78,000 miles; 25% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.