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2016 Volkswagen CC R-Line 6MT

The 2016 Volkswagen CC R-Line 6MT is a 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $34,655 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

It makes 200 horsepower at 5,100 rpm and 207 lb-ft of torque at 1700 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$34,655 ($46,929 *)
MSRP with Destination$35,520 ($48,100 *)
Destination Charge$865
Engine
Engine Type2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged FSI/TSI
Displacement2 L
Horsepower200 hp @ 5,100 rpm
Torque207 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway32 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Tank Capacity18.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionStrut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionMultilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVented, 12.3 x 1.0 in
Rear Brake DiscSolid, 11.1 x 0.5 in
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase106.7 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★
Tested variant: 2016 Volkswagen CC 4 DR FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2016 Volkswagen CC 4 DR AWD: overall not rated

Recalls

6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Volkswagen CC. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jul 17, 2019 · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.

Consequence: Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Z5.

NHTSA campaign 19V535000

Jan 11, 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).

NHTSA campaign 19V014000

May 16, 2018 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Consequence: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

NHTSA campaign 18V329000

Aug 16, 2017 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.

Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.

NHTSA campaign 17V509000

Apr 28, 2017 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 CC vehicles. Incorrect front seat head restraints (rests) may have been installed, possibly resulting in the seat occupant's head being inadequately restrained in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."

Consequence: If the seat occupant's head is inadequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat head restraints, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72G5.

NHTSA campaign 17V287000

Jun 24, 2016 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.

Consequence: If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58C9.

NHTSA campaign 16V464000

26 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Volkswagen CC

Owner Complaints

26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Volkswagen CC (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags11
Fuel/Propulsion System7
Electrical System4
Unknown Or Other3
Exterior Lighting2
Service Brakes2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 5, 2023 · Air Bags
“I purchased my Volkswagen CC in 2019. It hasn't been officially 4 years of owning the vehicle, and the clock spring or air bag light comes on in which it seems every 1.5 years. It costs over $800 to…”
Jan 7, 2023 · Power Train, Structure
“When I put my car in drive (to move forward) from a cold start, the vehicle hesitates, does not respond to the accelerator pedal, and does not move. During this time, the transmission does not engage…”
Dec 5, 2022 · Exterior Lighting, Engine, Visibility/Wiper
“unknown”
Oct 6, 2022 · Air Bags
“Clock spring broke, now NO airbag and nothing on the steering panel works including the horn and airbag. First I was told by the dealship that it was a California car so they would fix it, today I was…”
Jul 6, 2022 · Air Bags
“The clock spring in the steering wheel broke causing the airbag light to come on, the audio controls on the steering wheel to stop working and a noise coming out of the wheel when I turn it. The…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 VOLKSWAGEN CC. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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