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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2015 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 06L115562B, with 4 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 12 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 2015 Volkswagen Golf Torque your drain plug to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (VW 06L115562B) 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 recalls12 14V412000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured January 27, 2014, to May 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the stabilizer link fasteners may come loose and possibly interfere with the steering of the vehicle.
15V028000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
15V229000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
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Technical Service Bulletins939 All categories POWER TRAIN ENGINE LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR VISIBILITY EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE EXTERIOR LIGHTING WHEELS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL SUSPENSION SERVICE BRAKES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL SEATS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TIRES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) STRUCTURE:BODY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP UNKNOWN OR OTHER SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID SEAT BELTS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES AIR BAGS STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE STEERING STRUCTURE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES INTERIOR LIGHTING SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS LANE DEPARTURE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL BACK OVER PREVENTION FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES COMMUNICATION: VEHICLE TO INFRASTRUCTURE POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:CLUTCH FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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Cautions about using aftermarket transmission flush machines and aftermarket transmission fluids.
TT 10 12 01 ENGINE 2018-09-28
Engine replacement tip
TL-VW-774 J ENGINE 2014-08-21
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