Defect Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
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The 2015 Volkswagen CC is associated with 30 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Fuel & Propulsion System, accounting for 6 reports (20% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl and 3.6l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 20 to 25 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 30 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: Fuel & Propulsion System (6 / 20%)
- • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Certified Range: 20–25 MPG across 3 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Volkswagen CC?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| CC | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 21 MPG | 32 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| CC 4motion | 3.6L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 17 MPG | 25 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,800 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Volkswagen CC?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | — | ||||
| 4 DR AWD | — |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Volkswagen CC models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Volkswagen CC?
Summary of 30 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2015 Volkswagen CC problems & component breakdown (25 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Volkswagen CC?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Defect Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2015 Volkswagen CC
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Volkswagen CC
How many safety recalls does the 2015 Volkswagen CC have?
The 2015 Volkswagen CC is associated with 4 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2015 Volkswagen CC?
NHTSA records list 30 consumer defect complaints for the 2015 Volkswagen CC. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Fuel & Propulsion System, appearing in 6 filings (20% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2015 Volkswagen CC?
An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2015 Volkswagen CC in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.
NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2015 Volkswagen CC get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2015 Volkswagen CC range from 20 to 25 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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