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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2014 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 2014 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 Bulletins998 All categories AIR BAGS EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POWER TRAIN FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY EQUIPMENT STRUCTURE EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL INTERIOR LIGHTING BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM STEERING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL EXTERIOR LIGHTING FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION WHEELS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR BACK OVER PREVENTION SERVICE BRAKES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK STRUCTURE:BODY STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR SUSPENSION:FRONT 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 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SUSPENSION POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER TIRES VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:MODULE (ACCM) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER VISIBILITY PARKING BRAKE SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES VISIBILITY/WIPER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID COMMUNICATION: VEHICLE TO INFRASTRUCTURE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:SOFTWARE STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS SEATS POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY AIR BAGS:FRONTAL VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
TB-69-14-02 AIR BAGS 2014-03-26
VOLKSWAGEN: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED INDICATING A FRONT SIDE AIRBAG PRESSURE SENSOR INTERRUPTION/SHORT TO B+. THE DTCS B101715 AND B103615. *JS
1-2017 Update EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 2017-02-01
This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
Ref. - Reflash U ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 2016-05-20
Quick Reference Update Guide of the vehicles expected upgraded software level. The latest corresponding technical bulletins that address the issues, and concerns that have been had with the vehicles.
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