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2015 Volkswagen CC

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 CC.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM-S6)

Positioned as a passenger car, the 2015 Volkswagen CC pairs an Automatic (AM-S6)

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

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
EPA fuel economy22/31/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. · Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. 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 Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. · Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size235/45R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06J115403Q alt 03H115441
Engine air filter1K0129620 alt 1K0129620G
Fuel filter3AA919715 alt 06H103484A
Spark plug06H905601A alt 06H905621A
Battery000915089E alt 000915089J
Front wiper blades3C8955425D alt 3C8998002
Serpentine belt06J260849D alt 022145933AP
Thermostat06H121113B alt 03H121113E
Cabin air filter1K1819669 alt 1K0819644B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase106.7 in
Curb weight3854 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 31 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

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.

6.3–6.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2015 V6 Executive 4Motion
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015V6 Executive 4Motion 3.6L V66.30 sec14.70 sec280 hpAWD
2015Sport 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-46.50 sec15.10 sec200 hpFWD
2014R-Line 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.10 sec200 hpFWD
2013Sport 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec14.90 sec200 hpFWD
2013Lux 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-46.50 sec15.00 sec200 hpFWD
2013Sport 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-46.50 sec15.20 sec200 hpFWD
2010R-Line 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec15.00 sec200 hpFWD
2010Sport 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.30 sec200 hpFWD

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 the oil drain plug to 22.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine CoolantVW G13 coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity8.5
Engine CoolantVW G13 coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity9.5
Engine CoolantUse genuine VW G13 type coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity8.5
Engine CoolantUse genuine VW G13 type coolant/antifreeze

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs84 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18.4
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Transfer Case Fill Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugBevel box: 44.0, Haldex Clutch: 22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-3-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-3-6-2-5
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)720 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)80 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerVolkswagen
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque18 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerVolkswagen

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity19.20-19.52 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58
Residual Pressure43.5 min pressure after 10 min psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 22; Rear: 26 /; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 140; Rear: 66 /; Rear: 66
ABS Sensor Torque6 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: w/FN 3 16" caliper:

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18022 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 miBrake 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 miBattery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Suspension Shock or Strut (inspect)
Every 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 50,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 miAir Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)

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 2015 Volkswagen CC logged 30 federal complaints, 4 recalls and zero investigations, placing it near the lower end of a complaint curve that peaked at 230 in 2012. Complaints dropped from 80 in 2014 to 26 in 2016, reflecting a sustained decline after the 2012‑2014 peak. The 2015 complaint profile lists Fuel/Propulsion System (6), Service Brakes (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1) and Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System (1) as the primary categories, with no crash or fire complaints recorded. Investigations, which were recorded as 2 in 2009 and 3 in the years 2010‑2014, are absent for 2015, indicating no active federal safety investigations that year. Given the low complaint volume and lack of escalation, the 2015 model year appears to be a relatively prudent used‑car choice, provided that all identified recalls are confirmed as completed.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
702
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
30
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 30 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System6
Service Brakes1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Exterior Lighting,Back Over Prevention1
Steering1
Air Bags,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V014000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 11/01/2019

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… 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…

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 702 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TT 10-18-02_22026-06-18EngineLubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_32026-06-18EngineInstruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
V6919012010479_172026-06-11Air BagsInquiries
V1719012012855_812026-06-04EngineVolkswagen Engine Oil Standards
VOS-26-212026-03-27EngineThis 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 B batteryVehicles taking 5.8 qtEngine oil filter 06J115403QEngine air filter 1K0129620Fuel filter 3AA919715Spark plug 06H905601A

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 CC take?

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

Does the 2015 CC have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the CC get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined mpg.