2012 Volkswagen CC Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

64Engine complaints

27.8%Of all 230 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 BAGS85 · 37%

ENGINE64 · 27.8%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM58 · 25.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM37 · 16.1%

STEERING12 · 5.2%

Share of the 230 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Volkswagen CC overview page.

What owners report

“TIMING CHAIN ISSUE THAT VOLKSWAGEN WAS AWARE OF FOR 2012 CC. I'M NOW RESPONSIBLE OF PAYING FOR THE REPAIRS OF DAMAGE DONE TO MY VEHICLE.”NHTSA complaint 11030652 — filed 09/30/2017

“MY CAR SUDDENLY BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE STARTING. IT WOULD TAKE A FEW EXTRA SECONDS TO START AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THIS WAS…”NHTSA complaint 11030379 — filed 09/28/2017

“THE CAR IS STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT MEDIUM OR HIGH SPEED - IT SEEMS THAT THERE IS NO MORE OR TOO MUCH GAS COMING INTO…”NHTSA complaint 11020510 — filed 08/30/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Volkswagen CC have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Volkswagen CC: 64 of 230 complaints on file (27.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Volkswagen CC have in total?

230 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 8 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 07/12/2026.