CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Volkswagen CC has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 242 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (85 reports).
2010 Volkswagen CC recalls
Driver airbag inflator may explode and spray metal fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when it deploys, which may cause the inflator to rupture.
Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine, raising crash risk
Electrical power to the fuel pump control module can be interrupted, which may cause the fuel pump to fail.
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants
The driver's frontal airbag inflator may be subject to excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys.
Driver Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
Debris can contaminate the steering wheel clock spring, a flat spiral cable that keeps the driver's front airbag electrically connected while the wheel turns.
Most common 2010 Volkswagen CC problems
Problem areas named in the 242 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 85 |
| Power Train | 49 |
| Engine | 46 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 45 |
| Electrical System | 26 |
| Steering | 16 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Structure | 5 |
What owners report
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.
WHEN I AM DRIVING THE VEHICLEL SOMETIMES IT HESITATES I DON'T KNOW IF F IS AIR FLOW SENSOR OR TRANSMISSION A HAD NO IDEA
THE DEALERSHIP SAID PCV VALVE WENT OUT AND CAUSED REAR MAIN SEAL TO BREAK, WHICH IS THE REASON MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR IS NOW LEAKING OIL. THE PCV VALVE APPEARS TO BE FINE, NOTHING IS STUCK, NOTHING CRACKED, THE GASKET IS NOT DAMAGED EITHER. THE CAR NOW HAS 80K MILES ON IT AND IM STUCK WITH $1800 REPAIR BILL FOR THE REAR MAIN SEAL.
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR HEADED OUT OF TOWN AND NOTICED WHILE DRIVING MY CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATING ON ITS ON ALMOST CAUSING ME TO ALMOST LOSE CONTROL AND HIT THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME PUTTING ME AND MY FAMILY LIFE IN DANGER. WE ENDED UP TURNING AROUND TO HEAD BACK HOME AND ON THE WAY HOME WE STARTED SMELLING A STRONG GAS THE SMELL WAS SO LOUD WE ENDED UP PULLING OVER AND CALLING FOR A RIDE ALSO WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN TO LONG I NOTICED THE VEHICLE WOULD JUMP OUT OF DRIVING AND SWITCH INTO A DIFFERENT GEAR ON IT'S OWN CASING ME TO HAVE TO PUT MY EMERGENCY SIGNAL LIGHTS ON AND RESTART THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO GET IT BACK INTO DRIVING EVERYTIME THAT HAPPENED I WOULD NOTICE THAT T
STARTED THE CAR IT TURN OVER AND AUTOMATICALLY SHUTOFF FUEL INJECTION IT WAS ON A CITY STREET AND STOPPED SMACK IN THE MIDDLE CAUSING CARS TO GO AROUND ME
2010 Volkswagen CC questions
Does the 2010 Volkswagen CC have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2010 Volkswagen CC: Driver airbag inflator may explode and spray metal fragments; Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine, raising crash risk; Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants; Driver Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volkswagen CC?
Based on 242 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (85), Power Train (49), Engine (46).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Volkswagen CC has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.