Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Volkswagen CC
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Volkswagen CC has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 86 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V148000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V509000 Fuel Pump Failure Cause Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V078000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V483000 Air Bag Clock Spring may Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 32 complaints
- Engine 26 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 16 complaints
- Steering 13 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Unknown or Other 7 complaints
Of the 86 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 86 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Volkswagen CC has numerous airbag and fuel system recalls, along with a high number of reported complaints for these and other critical components like the engine. This suggests potential reliability issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 80,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | very common |
| Fuel pump | 70,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Engine | 90,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Change oil every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Inspect air filter every 15,000 miles
- Replace timing belt every 80,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Engine misfires
- Fuel system errors
- Steering issues
- Unresponsive electrical systems
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Volkswagen CC at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.