2010 Volkswagen CC Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

46Engine complaints

19%Of all 242 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS84 · 34.7%

ENGINE46 · 19%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM45 · 18.6%

POWER TRAIN34 · 14%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25 · 10.3%

Share of the 242 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Volkswagen CC overview page.

What owners report

“REAR MAIN SEAL LEAKING OIL, SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE ON THESE CARS WITH THE TSI ENGINE. DEALER NEEDS ADDRESS THIS ISSUE, MANY CONSUMERS…”NHTSA complaint 10899841 — filed 08/31/2016

“THE ENGINE BEGAN TO STALL WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND CONTINUED. THE ENGINE FAILED…”NHTSA complaint 10881649 — filed 06/29/2016

“CAR WILL NOT START , NO WARNING ,CALL VW USA NO HELP ,THEY ARE REDOING ENGINE ,COST $5000.00 HELP.”NHTSA complaint 10861270 — filed 04/25/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Volkswagen CC have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Volkswagen CC: 46 of 242 complaints on file (19%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Volkswagen CC have in total?

242 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.