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2017 Volkswagen CC

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 CC.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM-S6)

The 2017 Volkswagen CC is a passenger car that, under the hood, requires 5.0 to 6.0 quarts of 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 viscosity oil and delivers EPA fuel economy of 22 city, 31 highway, and 25 combined mpg. It pairs an automatic (AM-S6) transmission with a powertrain that, based on owner reports, has drawn only four total complaints—primarily concerning the power train, electrical system, and vehicle speed control—alongside three recalls. Within the model’s complaint history spanning 2008–2017, the 2017 year sits just above the 2008 model’s single complaint and far below the 2010 peak of 242 complaints, marking it as one of the most reliable iterations of this 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 capacity5.0-6.0OEM · verified

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

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · 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 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.

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

Tire sizeP235/45R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8-J; OPTIONAL: 8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06J115403Q
Engine air filter	1K0129620G
Fuel filter	3AA919715 alt 06H103484A
Spark plug	06H905621A alt 06H905601A
Battery	000915089BC alt 000915089F
Front wiper blades	3C8998002
Serpentine belt	06J260849D
Thermostat	06H121113B alt 06H121119E
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 holds 5.0-6.0 of 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5. 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

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Use Audi/VW part number G055540A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	11.0
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.4-9.0
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Coolant	Use genuine VW G13 type coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity	8.5
Engine Oil	0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40

Engine torques

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs

96.0 inch lbs.; ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	89 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	28.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
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	VW
Spark Plug Gap	0.028-0.031 in
Spark Plug Manufacturer	VW
Spark Plug Gap	0.031-0.035 in

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.20-1.23 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	58
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	101
Residual Pressure	14.5: MINIMUM PRESSURE AFTER 10 MINUTES. psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Rear: 66
ABS Sensor Torque	6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: w/FN 3 16" caliper:
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Stamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	48.0 inch lbs.	48 in
2	45.0

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Gasoline engines · M8 Bolts

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	90.0 degrees; M9 Bolts	90 degrees
1	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	90.0 degrees; Diesel engines	90 degrees
1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	90.0

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	111.0 ft. lbs.	111 ft. lbs
2	+ 90 degrees. Replace with new bolt.	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	Bolts 11	6 ft. lbs
5	Bolts 11	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	44.0 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
2	90.0

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	44.0 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
2	90.0

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Gasoline engines · Cap bolts

1	48.0 ft. lbs.	48 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees; Side bolts	90 degrees
1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	180.0

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; 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) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Instrument Cluster Warning Indicator (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 mi	Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)

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 2017 Volkswagen CC sits at the very end of a generation whose federal complaint volume tells a clear story of resolution: problems peaked in 2010 (242 complaints) and 2012 (230), then declined steadily through 148 (2013), 80 (2014), 30 (2015), 26 (2016), and finally just 4 complaints in the target year — the lowest in the entire dataset and a fraction of the early-generation average. Recall activity tells a more mixed but stable tale, oscillating between 3 and 6 per year across the life of the model, with 2017's 3 recalls sitting at the low end of that range and zero open investigations. The 513 TSBs logged for 2017 are also down meaningfully from the 1,019 peak in 2013, suggesting fewer dealer-level service advisories are needed as the platform matured. The handful of complaints recorded for 2017 are scattered and low-volume (one each in power train/electrical/speed control, air bags, electrical, and a general electrical/other), with only a single crash-related report and no fire complaints, and the underlying root causes are not specified in the data. Because 2017 is the last model year before the CC was discontinued in the U.S., it benefits from accumulated engineering refinements and shows the cleanest complaint profile of any year on record. For a used-buyer, 2017 is the strongest year to target in this lineup, though the standard caveat remains that any active recalls should be verified as completed by the selling dealer.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

513

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 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Power Train,Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control1

Air Bags1

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1

Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 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…

21V321000Unknown Or OtherReported 05/05/2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were… Remedy: Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 513 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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Vehicles taking 5.0-6.0 Engine oil filter 06J115403Q Engine air filter 1K0129620G Fuel filter 3AA919715 Spark plug 06H905621A

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 CC take?

5.0-6.0 of 0W-40, 5W-30 OR 5W-40 Meeting VW specification 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 CC have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 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.