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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta 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 8 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 Jetta 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 recalls8 14V670000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners. In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback.
14V790000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured July 11, 2014, to November 13, 2014. Due to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam headlights may turn off when high beam lights are turned on. As a result, the light output from the headlights may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108. "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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.
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Technical Service Bulletins878 All categories ENGINE SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE POWER TRAIN STRUCTURE STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR STEERING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY INTERIOR LIGHTING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SEATS LANE DEPARTURE EXTERIOR LIGHTING UNKNOWN OR OTHER AIR BAGS LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION WHEELS PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL VISIBILITY/WIPER BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE BACK OVER PREVENTION FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR SERVICE BRAKES FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK STRUCTURE:BODY SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) COMMUNICATION: VEHICLE TO VEHICLE COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS 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 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM TIRES POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SUSPENSION EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) VISIBILITY LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION 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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V461702 2010245 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC 2017-11-21
Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
V461703 2015173 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC 2017-11-21
Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
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