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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2011 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 6 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 2011 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 recalls6 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.
15V483000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
16V078000
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.
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Technical Service Bulletins968 All categories ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AIR BAGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL STRUCTURE STEERING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE POWER TRAIN ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION TIRES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER EQUIPMENT STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) VISIBILITY/WIPER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:MODULE (ACCM) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL VISIBILITY SERVICE BRAKES 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:DELIVERY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL UNKNOWN OR OTHER FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK WHEELS STEERING:COLUMN COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM EXTERIOR LIGHTING SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE BACK OVER PREVENTION LANE DEPARTURE POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM CHILD SEAT:LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 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:HEADLIGHTS VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE 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 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY SEATS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS SUSPENSION VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:SOFTWARE STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
V911306 2022739 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2013-02-15
Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
V691301 2029767 AIR BAGS 2013-02-11
Technical Bulletin (Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated in Instrument Cluster, DTC B101614 Stored in Airbag Control Module): the airbag lamp in instrument cluster may illuminate due to unfastened connector for passenger airbag warning lamp. This document informs for diagnosis purposes only.
V261301 2031583 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM 2013-02-22
Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Pressure Control issues): This document informs that water and road salt can corrode the exhaust flap shaft causing it to stick in open / closed position. The production solution to this issue was Improved parts introduced into production. 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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