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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2018 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 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 2018 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 recalls6 18V369000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
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 Bulletins546 All categories EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT EQUIPMENT ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION POWER TRAIN STRUCTURE STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL LANE DEPARTURE EXTERIOR LIGHTING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS UNKNOWN OR OTHER SERVICE BRAKES POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AIR BAGS STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR WHEELS SEAT BELTS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK STRUCTURE:BODY LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR COMMUNICATION: VEHICLE TO INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING 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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION SEATS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REFRIGERANT HOSES AND FITTINGS FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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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
VWM1402 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2014-06-25
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