Volkswagen CC problems
80 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 4 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
My airbag light is on once again and I have only had the recall replaced once never had the second so some shop has scammed that they replaced it. I need it fixed
Takata recall - I was not informed of the recall until I went to trade in the vehicle and was advised I couldn't. The vehicle is driven by a 17 year old and the risk of an accident is higher. This airbag is dangerous and no one ensures that vehicles are repaired.
Car has 8200 miles. Started to notice when exit the freeway a rumbling sound, after few trips I narrowed the problem to front disc brakes. Seems like they are warped. After 2 times of taking the vehicle for inspection to savannah Volkswagen, they gave me feedback that problem…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen cc. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
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Under investigation 1 open at NHTSA
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA18003 on NHTSA →
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Common questions
Is the 2014 Volkswagen CC reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Volkswagen CC is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2014 Volkswagen CC?
On the NHTSA data, the 2014 Volkswagen CC does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2014 Volkswagen CC?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 46 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 36,429 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 36,429 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Volkswagen CC has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 Volkswagen CC?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 80 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.