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2009 Volkswagen CC Fuel/propulsion System Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026

31Fuel/propulsion System complaints
22.8%Of all 136 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 fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS59 · 43.4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM31 · 22.8%
ENGINE28 · 20.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13 · 9.6%
Unspecified / other8 · 5.9%

Share of the 136 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Volkswagen CC overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN CC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT COASTED…”NHTSA complaint 11092280 — filed 05/07/2018
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN CC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V509000 (FUEL SYSTEM) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR…”NHTSA complaint 11090409 — filed 04/27/2018
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN CC. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED…”NHTSA complaint 11088742 — filed 04/17/2018

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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Volkswagen CC have fuel/propulsion system problems?

Fuel/propulsion System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Volkswagen CC: 31 of 136 complaints on file (22.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Volkswagen CC have in total?

136 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 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 07/12/2026.