general problems of the 2013 Volkswagen CC

Nine problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2013 Volkswagen CC. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2019

While driving in rush hour traffic at 43 to 50 mph, vehicle suddenly loss ability to move while engine was still running, (like it had been switched to neutral). The engine just revved as the car came to a stop on the highway without warning. The park brake light came on and the drive indicator light started flashing. This was a very unsafe condition while other drivers were blowing and yelling at me for blocking traffic. After sitting for about 7 to 10 minutes the vehicle was restarted and drove normally.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen sport. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle start to shake, the check engine and epc warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted the contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence. The failure recurred. The vehicle was later taken to Volkswagen of oakland dealer, located at 2740 broadway, oakland, CA 94610, (866) 920-4215, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Aw.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2018

Car has stalled 2x while driving on a highway. When trying to accelerate, the car will buck and hesitate at about 2k to 3k rpm and have virtually 0 acceleration. The epc light will kick on and then the car has slower acceleration but it does not buck and hesitate. The issue happens when the car is cold and warming up. When the car stalled, I was downshifting, and then the battery light came on. The car just died. Had to pull over and then restart the car. The car would then buck and hesitate again until the epc light came on. I am afraid this will happen when crossing a road and cause an accident.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2017

As of November 2017 my Volkswagen Cc has become inoperable and a safety hazard due to the fuel pump control module - recall 20ae. At any given time why driving my car will completely shut off in traffic daily/consistently. Notices were sent out to us in October about recall but still says no repair information available at this time. Dealer has yet to resolve issue. Under my rights it's unfair and I should have to pay for this to be fixed in which there is a pending recall. This is a very urgent matter which should not be stalled off nor delayed any longer. Can someone please assist me immediately with getting the proper repairs and my vehicle being fixed. Thanks, eric wheat - Volkswagen owner.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2017

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Cc FL sport. The contact stated while driving at 5-10 mph in traffic the vehicle lost power. The contact is unaware if any lights illimanted. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not towed. The contact received notification of the NHTSA campaign number: 17v509(fuel system,gasoline), however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer momentum Volkswagen of clear lake 15100 gulf fwy houston TX 77034 (281)-848-5600 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 70,100. Ck.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2016

I have a recall on my vehicle recall number 17v509 and 16v078.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2013

My 2013 vw Cc turned off while I was driving in stop and go traffic with my three children in the back seat. This happened twice: once on a busy road and once on the highway. The first vw service department I took it to told me it was the type of gasoline I was using. The second vw service department kept my car for one week and told me the problem was resolved. Now the electrical controls seem to have gone haywire: windows raise and lower on their own and the radio scans by itself. I drove like this for a while until the car died. When I called the service department, they told me it was the battery. This car seems to have a serious electrical malfunction and I'm concerned that vw is not acknowledging the extent of the problem. I am afraid to drive the vehicle on the highway.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2013

Excessive high idle causing car hard to brake. I need to constantly apply high brake pressure to keep the car stopped. Idle stays above 900 rpm all the time.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2012

I have had vw Cc's since 2009 and have been trading them in for a new model each year. Upon getting a 2013 vw Cc I returned to the dealer the within 72 hours of purchasing the car as I have been having stalling issues at low speeds (especially while turning) due to the nature of the dsg transmission. I have brought my vehicle back several times in regards to the same issue. The first time, I was told that the fuel pump needed changing (at 36 miles), the second, third and fourth times I brough the car into gunther vw I was told by the head service advisor that the issues on my car were resolved and I should not have any further issues each time. Needless to say when I spoke with the mechanic directly he informed me that they were not able to detect the problem (even though I had video of the car causing the issue) and nothing was done. Not only was I lied to many times, but vw corporate was willing to swap out my car with a new one as I have been a loyal customer and they did not want to lose me. However due to the extreme negligence and lies of the head service advisor I was denied a swap as he informed corporate that there are no issues with my car. Until this day my vehicle still stalls at low speeds and is a hazard and danger to myself and the public, yet no one at vw cares enough to take responsibility and provide me with a vehicle that I feel safe transporting my family in. I dont care about my care, I will never be returning to vw even after having 3 Cc's and numerous other vehicles, but I want to make sure no one gets injured or dies due to their gross negligence.


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