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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2010 Volkswagen Golf takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 5.7 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 19mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 30 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the VW 06J115403Q, with 4 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 4 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2010 Volkswagen Golf Torque your drain plug to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (VW 06J115403Q) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-30 Full Synthetic as specified by Volkswagen — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls4 11V490000
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 AUDI A3 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L TDI COMMON RAIL DIESEL ENGINE/CLEAN DIESEL ENGINE. THE FUEL INJECTION PULSES COULD COINCIDE WITH THE NATURAL FREQUENCY OF THE INJECTOR LINE #2, IN SPECIFIC LOAD AND RPM CONDITIONS. THIS RESONANCE CREATES ADDITIONAL STRESS IN THE FUEL LINE.
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
16V913000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
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Technical Service Bulletins349 All categories ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE ENGINE EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL AIR BAGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION STRUCTURE STEERING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POWER TRAIN ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) VISIBILITY/WIPER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER TIRES COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS CHILD SEAT:LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WHEELS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER STRUCTURE:BODY EXTERIOR LIGHTING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE BACK OVER PREVENTION LANE DEPARTURE FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER STEERING:COLUMN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING SEATS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
TT 91-14-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 2014-04-11
Tech Tips (Vehicles equipped with Premium (RCD 510) Radios ? Coding Information for Replacing ?AC? Suffix Radios with ?AF? Suffix Replacement Unit): When replacing the radio on a 2010 ? 2011 vehicle equipped with a Premium 8 (RCD 510) radio with part number ending in the suffix ?AC? (1K0 035 180 AC), if the replacement part has a suffix ?AF?, make sure that online coding is performed. DO NOT PERFORM ANY SOFTWARE UPDATE OF THE ?AF? RADIO USING AN SD CARD OR ANY OTHER MEANS. No software updates are available for ?AF? suffix radios. Any attempt to update the software using an SD card or other means can result in permanent damage to the radio.
TT 91-14-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 2014-04-04
Tech Tips (MDI Functions with iPhone 5 Variants (5, 5c, 5s and iPad fourth generation, iPod Nano seventh generation)): The Apple iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, and iPhone 5s, as well as the iPad 4th generation and iPod Nano 7th generation use a proprietary ?Lightning? connector that is different than the 30-pin dock connector found on previous iPhone and iPad/iPod models. A new MDI cable (?MDI Adapter Cable ? Lightning Charger?) is now available through the VW Accessories eCatalog that is made for use with iPhone 5 variants as well as the previously mentioned iPad/iPod models. This cable should provide full functionality on any vehicle equipped with a UMI (Unified Multimedia Interface). On MY 13 and older vehicles equipped with an MDI, the software level of the MDI must be at or above SW 240 (see Technical Bulletin 2024337) in order to be fully functional.
V211404 2025464 ENGINE 2014-05-01
Technical Bulletin (Frozen Charge Air Cooler ? Engine Will Not Start): Engine will not start after standing in cold weather below 0°C (32°F), MIL may be illuminated with various induction and/or boost system faults stored in ECM. Moisture from the intake air condenses and collects in the charge air cooler. At cold temperatures this moisture can freeze causing blockage of the intake air system. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
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