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2013 Volkswagen CC

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 CC.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2013 Volkswagen CC presents as a passenger car with a 5.8-quart oil capacity accepting 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 viscosity grades. In the model's 2008–2017 complaint history, the 2013 year logged 148 owner complaints — well below the 2010 peak of 242 but far above the 2008 low of just one — with air bags ranking as the top complaint area and five recalls issued. This positions the 2013 CC in the middle of the model's reliability spectrum, reflecting a notable but not extreme complaint volume relative to its generation.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.8 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40OEM · verified

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 540 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06J115403Q. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 540 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06J115403Q alt 03H115441
Engine air filter	1K0129620G alt 1K0129620
Fuel filter	3AA919715 alt 06H103484A
Spark plug	06H905601A alt 101905622
Battery	000915089E alt 000915089F
Front wiper blades	3C8998002 alt 3C8955425D
Serpentine belt	06J260849D alt 022145933AP
Thermostat	06H121113B alt 03H121113E
Cabin air filter	1K1819669 alt 1K0819644B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	189 in
Overall width	73.2 in
Overall height	55.9 in
Wheelbase	106.7 in
Curb weight	3377 lb
Track (front / rear)	61 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the CC of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.4–6.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2013 Sport 2.0T

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2013	Sport 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.40 sec	14.90 sec	200 hp	FWD
2013	Lux 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.50 sec	15.00 sec	200 hp	FWD
2013	Sport 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.50 sec	15.20 sec	200 hp	FWD
2014	R-Line 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.70 sec	15.10 sec	200 hp	FWD
2015	V6 Executive 4Motion 3.6L V6	6.30 sec	14.70 sec	280 hp	AWD
2015	Sport 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.50 sec	15.10 sec	200 hp	FWD
2010	R-Line 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.40 sec	15.00 sec	200 hp	FWD
2010	Sport 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.80 sec	15.30 sec	200 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.8 qt of 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Oil	0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	5.8 qt
Engine Oil	0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	4.9 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid	VW part number G052171A2

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18.4 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	96 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	Bevel box: 44.0, Haldex Clutch: 22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	720 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	80 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer	VW
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	18 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.10-1.25 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	3.40-4.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	540 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	49

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	58.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	101.0 psi
Residual Pressure	43.5 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	58.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	101.0 psi
Residual Pressure	43.5 psi
Engine Compression	159
Engine Compression	159

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket	22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	148 ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH FNR-G
Torque Caliper to Bracket	22 ft-lbs / 26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	140 ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH CII 38 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NO 1KU
Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

6 ft. lbs

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45

4 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

29 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

29 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees.	90 degrees
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	Front bolts	6 ft. lbs
5	90 degrees.; Do not re-use old bolts.	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees.	90 degrees
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	Front bolts	6 ft. lbs
5	90 degrees.; Do not re-use old bolts.	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	11 ft. lbs.; Step:2: 22 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
3	using a ratchet turn 90 degrees	90 degrees
4	using a ratchet turn 90 degrees; Apply liquid locking fluid-D 197 300 A2 sealant under head of bolts before installing the longer cylinder head bolts must be installed in the middle holes of the cylinder head.	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

2 ft. lbs., step 2: 7

2 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

4 ft. lbs., step 2: 9 ft. lbs., step 3: 12 ft. lbs., step 4: 18

4 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

2 ft. lbs., step 2: 7

2 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

4 ft. lbs., step 2: 9 ft. lbs., step 3: 12 ft. lbs., step 4: 18

4 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180

22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Suspension Shock or Strut (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 80,000 mi	Engine Assembly (leak inspection)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The Volkswagen CC generation experienced a volatile complaint trend, peaking in 2010 at 242 reports before steadily declining toward 2017. The 2013 model year falls within this arc with 148 complaints, representing a decrease from the 230 reported in 2012 but remaining higher than the 80 reported in 2014. While recalls stayed relatively consistent across the generation, 2013 recorded the peak number of Technical Service Bulletins at 1,019. Air bags were the primary area of concern for 2013 with 79 complaints, and the year recorded seven crash complaints, though the data does not specify the root causes. Given the record-high TSB count and concentrated air bag issues, this is not a recommended year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1019

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

148

Owner complaints

7 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 148 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags79

Engine8

Fuel/Propulsion System7

Electrical System5

Air Bags,Fuel/Propulsion System4

Exterior Lighting3

Wheels3

Electrical System,Engine2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V329000Unknown Or OtherReported 16/05/2018

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… 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…

16V078000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 10/02/2016

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1019 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TT 10-18-02_2	2026-06-18	Engine	Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_3	2026-06-18	Engine	Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
V6919012010479_17	2026-06-11	Air Bags	Inquiries
V1719012012855_81	2026-06-04	Engine	Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
VOS-26-21	2026-03-27	Engine	This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 47 battery Vehicles taking 5.8 qt Engine oil filter 06J115403Q Engine air filter 1K0129620G Fuel filter 3AA919715 Spark plug 06H905601A

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 CC take?

5.8 qt of 0W-40, 5W-30 OR 5W-40 MEETING VW SPECIFICATION 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 CC have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

2013 Volkswagen CC

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Full specifications

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Performance & power Independent road tests

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Lubricants & capacities

Engine torques

Chassis torques

Ignition

Battery & A/C

Service checks

Brakes

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Common OBD-II trouble codes

VIN tools

Vehicles with shared specs

Reference guides

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