2012 Volkswagen CC: misfire or rough idle

Filed Dec 3, 2020 · Engine · 106,000 miles · VA

Flashing check engine light; epc light; car shaking; power loss; engine misfire. Vehicle was moving around 50mph at the time.

Filed Nov 17, 2018 · Engine · 50,000 miles · MI

The car has 50,000 miles on it and one day I started the car in the morning and it was quite as it should be then it started it to misfiring and start to shut off. I took it to the mechanic and the dealer, they both confirmed that the timing belt needs to be replaced and I shouldn't be starting the car until I get it fixed. I can not believe that this major problem will occur on a car that has a low mileage like mine.

Filed Oct 18, 2017 · Engine · 108,000 miles · VA

Engine appeared to have acceleration and timing issues. Took to local shop for routine oil change and to look into issue. Was informed that all my misfire issues were not from ignition coils as previously fixed by vw dealer but that it was the timing chain. Engine only has 108k miles (all highway commuter) and still owe money on loan. Shop informed me that engine would need to be completely torn apart to see all the damage that's been done but would be cheaper to just replace with used engine. I have no good options since $6k is still owed on vehicle, no warranty and no means of replacing motor. Vw is aware of issue. Several other complaints have been filed for this same issue and it appears to be common enough to have made several online forums and aftermarket companies to sell upgraded preventative replacement part.

Filed Oct 4, 2016 · Engine · 72,000 miles · MI

2012 vw cc with 72k. Always maintained at the dealership and oil change was done every 5-6k only at vw dealer. Issue stared t traffic lights, car stopped and when started it was running very rough. Sounded like running on 2-3 cylinders. Took the car to the deanship, found 8 codes, mostly misfires on all 4 cylinder and also issue with camshaft timing. Dealer told that they need to take the engine apart to diagnose the issue, cost $1200 just for diagnoses. I called vw america they suggested to take the engine apart and based on the problem they will conditioner if they will agree to help. Dealer proceed with diagnostics and found the issue. Broken bracket screen of part number 06h-103-144-j bracket. The missing screen was not found at all and this part failure caused more damage so I also needed replacement of the camshaft part #06-h109021k, valve and many other parts. Please see attached pictures of the damaged parts (internal engine parts) and invoice of what was replaced. I did some research and found that audi with same engines used exactly the same part number that failed in my vehicle and they had issued recall campaign 15d6. Vw not willing to help or cover the cost with explanation that vehicle is out of warranty even audi uses same engine and they are same company. I do have the old parts with me and I see that the part which was originally installed in my vehicle is 06h-103-166-g and the replacement part based on the invoice is 06h-103-144-j, the one that is part of the audi recall. I was lucky that the issue happened at the traffic lights. I worked with regional case manager and her supervisor but they were not willing to do anything even when I mentioned the audi recall. My case number with vw america is 160174354. Total cost for this repair and rentals has cost me $3100

Filed Aug 9, 2016 · Engine, Wheels · DC

!. Since the purchase of my car I had complained numerous times about the sluggishness of my car, stohlman admits there was a problem but would not repair because the engine light was not on, according to them. Engine came on, took it to a dealership closer to home same thing, would not address the misfiring issue. Mind you, my car was still under warranty. Now the engine light stays on, now warranty has ended. Several cylinders misfiring. I want stohlman to correct the issue. My tire pressure screen never read the same number since purchase, I had spoken about this too but was always told that the heating and cooling off of the tires will give different readings. The car has to returned less than a month of purchase because of a clunking sound. They claimed that they did the inspection the qualify the car as certificated, I truly do not believe it. I am tired of the issues and need resolution. There was no way you could avoid the sound, they got the car in march 2014, I purchased in may 2014. Also, I had to constantly put air in my tires.

Filed Sep 29, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 62,000 miles · FL

My vehicle first had an ABS light illuminate which caused an ABS failure. I've read this is a common problem. Then most recently I had an epc code illuminate in addition to a check engine light. This caused the car to lose RPM and start misfiring. I had to replace all 4 coils on the vehicle. While at the shop my air conditioned stopped working correctly only functioning when on the 4 position. I hate this care more than anything and can only pray that vw may find it in their heart to buy it back!!!!

Filed Aug 14, 2015 · Engine · 42,000 miles · WA

Car drove fine in the morning. Drove it an hour later and it started to violently shake back and forth and the check engine light came one and started to blink and the epc light came on. Drove, slowly, to the dealer and was told ignition coils shut down and were mis-firing. After I picked it up, it started happening again and one misfired again. Fast forward 2 months and we had a dead battery at 4800, after driving all day. Fast forward a month and it started to shake again. After more than a month in the shop I got it back. It still shakes in the mornings sometimes. If I have to take it in again, I am sure it is a lemon. Ive never had the same persistent problem on a car in my life! Needs a recall!!!!!