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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2017 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 2 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 2017 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 recalls5 16V955000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
18V464000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
19V188000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
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Technical Service Bulletins583 All categories ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL UNKNOWN OR OTHER STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER EQUIPMENT ENGINE VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES SERVICE BRAKES POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR SUSPENSION STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY STRUCTURE:BODY FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE STEERING VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) POWER TRAIN STRUCTURE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN VISIBILITY LANE DEPARTURE EXTERIOR LIGHTING SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM AIR BAGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR SEAT BELTS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR COMMUNICATION: VEHICLE TO VEHICLE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BE POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:CLUTCH AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TT 57-10-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2014-09-19
Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs if a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mode has been switched OFF. This can be accomplished by selecting guided function of either the J393 or J519 or control module OBD of J393 or J519 then selecting adaptation channel 99. Failure to deactivate factory mode will create a concern where the door locks will not lock and/or unlock with the switch and/or the remotes.
Quick tip - Soun EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL 2014-08-27
Quick tip (Sound box 000051419 installation): This document informs with graphical aids how to install the "000051419" Sound Box
PDI - GOLF GTI T EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 2013-07-17
Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
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