Affected Years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Volkswagen CC. Our law firm is also investigating 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Volkswagen CC for the same issues.
These issues seem to arise from defects in the HVAC System.
Comfort is a word that many think is overutilized, and depending on the context surrounding its use, they may be right. It is a turn of phrase that can mean a great many different things, as people will use it to describe their physical and mental state, as well as apply it to their confidence level when responding to a question about a task they are about to do. Comfort really is a state, and we use it to describe ourselves most of the time. Often, it applies to your mind as well as your being, and can even apply to your perception of a situation. Comfort will have a direct impact on your confidence. When you are operating a vehicle, being physically comfortable is important. If you aren’t, you can get distracted as you fuss, and that is never a good thing when you are operating a 2-ton weapon around others.
Having a functioning air conditioner in a vehicle is critical to your comfort level, and depending on where you live, it could be the majority of the time you are driving. It is a system that, just like at home, has several systems with moving parts that all need to work in harmony for it to function the way it is designed to. If your Volkswagen CC air conditioner isn’t working, your first call is to the dealership to get it fixed since it’s under warranty. That warranty is important, and not just for the usual reasons. It’s one of the key things you need to have if Volkswagen is unable to repair your HVAC system in your VW CC in a timely manner. A warranty qualifies you to file a Lemon Law claim in California.
If you have issues with your Volkswagen CC air conditioning system and you have been unable to get it successfully repaired after several visits to the service department at your local dealer, it could be considered a lemon law eligible defect. If the dealer and manufacturer are pushing back on your inquiry about them honoring the Lemon Law, and you need to hire a Volkswagen CC lemon law attorney, please call Guardian Lemon Law. We can sue Volkswagen for selling you a defective, lemon Volkswagen CC.
Do I Have To File A Lawsuit To Get Compensation?
No, you do not have to file a lawsuit to begin the Lemon Law process and get the manufacturer to buy or swap your vehicle. If they are willing to work towards a solution with you, the process may not even require legal representation at all. Make no mistake, however, Volkswagen will have lawyers involved, even if only for a settlement. You will have to sign some documents at some point to receive compensation of any kind. It isn’t that it will not work out, but you may not get offered what you are entitled to without advice and representation from an attorney specializing in Lemon Law. Guardian Lemon Law recommends, at a minimum, that you have an attorney review any legal documents that the manufacturer is asking you to sign for a settlement or a claim. When you want to hire an experienced Volkswagen CC air conditioning defects lemon lawyer, please don’t hesitate to contact Guardian Lemon Law. Ask us about our Zero-Fee Guarantee.
What Is Lemon Law, And What Should I Know About It?
The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act was signed into law in March of 1971. It remains the foundation of the California Lemon Law, which had one purpose: to provide consumers like you with some protection and remedy if a manufacturer was unable, or in some cases unwilling, to resolve the problem with their product. The list of consumer goods covered by lemon law isn’t limited to vehicles either. Purchases like single-family homes and appliances, as well as items like electronics, are covered. Basically, anything with an express warranty is typically eligible. Establishing eligibility is Guardian Lemon Law’s first task, and we do it by completing a case evaluation. There is also a time limit for eligibility, and in almost every case, it is slightly different than your vehicle warranty. When it is time to file a Volkswagen CC defective HVAC system lemon lawsuit, Guardian Lemon Law is ready to help you.
What Are The Qualifications For A Vehicle To Be Eligible Under The Lemon Law?
The qualifications for eligibility in California are listed below. The focus is on both vehicle eligibility and the defect condition and repair eligibility. Consumers might think the Lemon Law covers them for a total number of repairs, across various issues. Most people call that vehicle a lemon if it has a multitude of issues. Legally, it isn’t considered eligible for Lemon Law protections. The qualifications are:
- The vehicle cannot be abused in a way that shows it is contributing to your problem
- The vehicle remains under the manufacturer’s warranty at the time of the initial repair effort and any other repair efforts for the same issue or system
- The manufacturer must be allowed to make a reasonable number of repair attempts to fix the issue. This is defined as a minimum of 2 attempts for safety related items, and 4 attempts for non-safety related items
- The vehicle has been in the possession of the dealership staff for more than 30 days cumulative time
- The defect is impacting the safety, use, or value of the automobile
Guardian Lemon Law will help you by assessing the status of your vehicle and its potential qualification under Lemon Law. If it does qualify, we are ready to provide you with a lawyer experienced in Volkswagen CC air conditioning defects lemon law cases immediately.
What Is The Time Limit To File A Lemon Law Lawsuit?
The Statute of Limitations in the State of California for filing a lemon lawsuit sets the time limit, recently changed as of January 1, 2025, to one of two limits, whichever one comes first. You must either file within 1 year of the expiration of the warranty or within 6 years from the date you took delivery of the car. The Guardian Lemon Law team can provide more information on this during your case evaluation, and make sure the suit gets filed in time if you are close to hiring a lemon lawyer to sue Volkswagen for air conditioning defects.
The 2015-2018 Volkswagen CC Symptoms and Common Issues With The Air Conditioning System
The primary symptom is that the system does not consistently cool the air. Oftentimes, it will vary noticeably until it fails completely. Depending on how old the vehicle is, along with some basic troubleshooting, tells the service technician where to start looking for issues. The common challenges are:
- Contamination of the system, usually caused by moisture, because the system isn’t self-contained any longer
- Clogged filters and other components, often as simple as addressing regular maintenance on items like filters, as well as condensers, and cleaning them so that the air flow remains unrestricted
- Part failure, usually in the compressor or the control valve called the ECV, both of which are critical to the successful function of the air conditioning system
- Refrigerant is missing, often caused by other leaks in the air conditioning system, depriving the system of an absolutely necessary component to cool cabin air
- Electrical component issues and failures, like fuses that have failed or control elements that have ceased to work, are encountered when attempting to manage the climate in the cabin of your vehicle.
- There are also hoses and belts that need to be present and working too, but these are the things that get checked every time you have a technician under the hood of your VW CC. They are easy to spot and usually require a quick repair.
The Zero-Fee Guarantee Offered By Guardian Lemon Law
There are never upfront costs to hire Guardian Lemon Law. Your initial meeting with us is free. If you want a second opinion on an existing case, this is also free. If we don’t win your case, our services for litigation are free. This is the Zero-Fee guarantee, and it should tell you that we are confident in our ability to win your case. Please reach out to Guardian Lemon Law when you need a lawyer experienced in Volkswagen CC air conditioning defects lemon law cases. If life gives you a lemon vehicle, call Guardian Lemon Law.
