The 2009 Volkswagen CC has a elevated safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 136 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

136

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

09V0970002009-24-03

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 5,000 MY 2009 CC VEHICLES. SOME AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INCORRECTLY ROUTED RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING HARNESS, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR WIRES TO BECOME DAMAGED WHEN THE SEAT IS MOVED FULLY UP OR DOWN OR BACK AND FORTH. IF THIS WIRING DAMAGE OCCURS, THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE WILL SWITCH TO A FALLBACK ALGORITHM AND DEACTIVATE THE PASSENGER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG.

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 136 owners have filed complaints about the 2009 Volkswagen CC. AIR BAGS issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Air Bags50

02Fuel/propulsion System14

03Engine9

04Engine,fuel/propulsion System6

05Steering6

136 total across 1 model years (2009–2009)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen CC Fuel Economy

20–25mpg combined

17-21city

25-31hwy

$3,250-$4,100/yr

Across 4 configurations, the 2009 Volkswagen CC returns 20–25 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

CC - Manual 6-spd

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city31 hwy~$3,250/yr-1/10 Poor

CC - Automatic (S6)

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city29 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor

CC - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city27 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor

CC 4motion - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

17 city25 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2009 Volkswagen CC

31States

30%in top 3

16% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 31 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

FLFlorida

1816%

CACalifornia

87%

OHOhio

76%

TXTexas

76%

ILIllinois

65%

WAWashington

65%

VAVirginia

55%

DCWashington DC

55%

MDMaryland

44%

GAGeorgia

44%

UTUtah

33%

KYKentucky

33%

TNTennessee

33%

HIHawaii

22%

DEDelaware

22%

MAMassachusetts

22%

IAIowa

22%

NCNorth Carolina

22%

AZArizona

22%

NJNew Jersey

22%

NMNew Mexico

22%

NY2

OR2

COColorado

22%

PAPennsylvania

22%

MIMichigan

22%

MN1

IN1

NH1

NV1

LA1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2009.

Buying a 2009 Volkswagen CC?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2009 Volkswagen CC a good car to buy?

The 2009 Volkswagen CC has its strengths and its watch-outs. 1 recall has been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report air bags as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2009 Volkswagen CC?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2009 Volkswagen CC. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2009 Volkswagen CC?

You'll get between 20 and 25 MPG combined from the 2009 Volkswagen CC, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2009 Volkswagen CC?

Out of 136 owner complaints, air bags issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.