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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2013 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 5 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 2013 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 recalls5 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.
18V148000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
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Technical Service Bulletins1047 All categories EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL AIR BAGS:FRONTAL EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ENGINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM AIR BAGS AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TIRES WHEELS EQUIPMENT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SUSPENSION POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM POWER TRAIN STRUCTURE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE:BODY EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR EXTERIOR LIGHTING EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) UNKNOWN OR OTHER FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR BACK OVER PREVENTION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BE STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS SUSPENSION:FRONT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:SOFTWARE SERVICE BRAKES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:MODULE (ACCM) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER VISIBILITY PARKING BRAKE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER VISIBILITY/WIPER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE LANE DEPARTURE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER STEERING:COLUMN STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Email TDI Update EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 2017-08-21
e-mail TDI ODIS AEM Update.
V871620 2005566 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 2016-10-12
Update model and model year applicability.
V691601 2010479 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 2016-10-31
Update model year applicability to include 2017.
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