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2016 Volkswagen CC

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 CC.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM-S6)

The 2016 Volkswagen CC is a passenger car equipped with an automatic AM-S6 transmission, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined. Compared to earlier model years within the CC's 2008-2017 production span—where complaints peaked at 242 in 2010—the 2016 model shows markedly improved owner satisfaction with only 26 total complaints, though six recalls and a concentration of fuel and propulsion system issues indicate that some concerns persist. This positions the 2016 CC as a comparatively mature iteration within its generation, offering reasonable efficiency while carrying forward reliability considerations that prospective owners should evaluate.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Quick specs

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

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 filter	06J115403Q alt 03H115441
Engine air filter	1K0129620G alt 1K0129620
Fuel filter	3AA919715 alt 06H103484A
Spark plug	06H905601A alt 06H905621A
Battery	000915089J alt 000915089F
Front wiper blades	3C8998002
Serpentine belt	06J260849D alt 022145933AP
Thermostat	06H121113B alt 03H121113E
Cabin air filter	1K1819669 alt 1K0819644B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (AM-S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	189 in
Overall width	73.2 in
Overall height	55.9 in
Wheelbase	106.7 in
Curb weight	3366 lb
Track (front / rear)	61 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	22 / 31 / 25 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium 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.

6.1–7.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2009 VR6 4Motion V6

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
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
2014	R-Line 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.70 sec	15.10 sec	200 hp	FWD
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
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 DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 22.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5. 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

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Clutch Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Coolant	Use genuine VW G13 type coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity	8.5
Engine Coolant	Use genuine VW G13 type coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity	9.5
Manual Transmission Fluid	Synthetic
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.0-9.0

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	84 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18.4
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	22.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

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	1-4-3-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-3-6-2-5
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	720 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	80 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Spark Plug Gap	.039 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque	18 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Volkswagen

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.20-1.25 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	3.30-4.50 oz

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58
Residual Pressure	43.5 min pressure after 10 min psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 22; Rear: 26 /; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 140; Rear: 66 /; Rear: 66
ABS Sensor Torque	6 / NS
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: w/FN 3 16" caliper:

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified motor oil.

1	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	Bolts 11 3.0 ft. lbs.	3 ft. lbs
5	Bolts 11 90 degrees	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

11 ft. lbs. Step:2: 22 ft. lbs. Step 3: using a ratchet turn 90 degrees Step 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.

11 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22.0 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 at 120,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Suspension Shock or Strut (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Instrument Cluster Warning Indicator (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
At 120,000 mi	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 2016 Volkswagen CC sits at the tail end of a generation that saw complaint volumes peak in 2010 (242) and 2012 (230) before declining sharply, with 2016 recording just 26 complaints — lower than 2015's 30 but above 2017's 4. Recalls ticked up to six in 2016, matching the generation high set in 2012, while investigations remained at zero for the final three model years. Technical service bulletins fell to 659 from a 2013 peak of 1,019, reflecting a maturing platform. The leading complaint categories for 2016 were fuel/propulsion system (7) and air bags (6), though the data does not specify root causes for these reports. A single crash-related complaint and zero fire complaints were logged for the year. With low complaint volume but an elevated recall count, the 2016 CC represents a reasonable used purchase provided all six recalls have been addressed.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

659

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 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 26 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System7

Air Bags6

Electrical System,Air Bags3

Unknown Or Other2

Power Train,Structure1

Exterior Lighting,Engine,Visibility/Wiper1

Steering,Air Bags,Unknown Or Other1

Suspension,Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 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 659 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 B battery Engine oil filter 06J115403Q Engine air filter 1K0129620G Fuel filter 3AA919715 Spark plug 06H905601A

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 CC have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 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.