2013 Volkswagen CC engine problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Volkswagen CC — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Failure of the inlet maifold found from check engine light. It has happened twice 2 years apart. One at approx.92000 and again at 111000”
filed Feb 15, 2019
“Driving home on the freeway the engine started making abnormal noise (ticking). Called the dealership where I purchased the car and let them know I was bringing it in to be checked out. On the way there the engine stopped running and I pulled over and had it towed to the dealership. Several days…”
filed Oct 17, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
V1718062017813_24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
TT 13-20-01_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 10-18-02_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
V1719012012855_81 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 4, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during…
VOS-26-21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 27, 2026
Engine problems in other CC years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 CC | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 CC | 4 | 13% |
| 2014 CC | 6 | 8% |
| 2012 CC | 64 | 28% |
| 2011 CC | 26 | 30% |
| 2010 CC | 46 | 19% |
| 2009 CC | 28 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Volkswagen CC
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.