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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Jetta SportWagen.

Body PASSENGER CAR

Classified as a passenger car, the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen requires 4.8 quarts of engine oil with a viscosity of 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 to keep its mechanicals operating as intended. However, those mechanicals—specifically the power train—stand as the top complaint area among the 543 total owner complaints filed against the vehicle, which also carries 7 separate recalls. Looking at the model's 2010-2014 complaint history, the 2013 model year occupies a transitional middle ground, sitting well below the troubled 2010 peak of 875 complaints but above the 2014 low of 413, meaning this wagon offers improving but still imperfect reliability for prospective researchers.

Model year2013 2012 2011 2010 2009

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40OEM · verified

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 540 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06J115403Q. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 540 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

Tire size195-65R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06J115403Q alt 04E115561T
Engine air filter	07K129620 alt 04E129620
Fuel filter	1K0201051K alt 6Q0201051J
Spark plug	06H905601A alt 101905600C
Battery	000915089E alt 000915089B
Front wiper blades	5C7955426B alt 5C7955425B
Serpentine belt	07K145933C alt 07K145933G
Thermostat	06B121119B alt 07K121119A
Cabin air filter	1K1819669 alt 1K0819644B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	182.3 in
Overall width	70.1 in
Overall height	57.1 in
Wheelbase	104.3 in
Curb weight	3177 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	60/40

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-4-5-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	VW part number G052182A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	1.8
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Oil	0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	4.8 qt
Engine Oil	0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	4.2 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid	VW part number G052171A2

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	11 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	5.9 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	10.3 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

89 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-4-5-3
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	720 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	80 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	720 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	80 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	830 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.10-1.25 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	540 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	48
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	570 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	58.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	101.0 psi
Residual Pressure	43.5 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	58.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	101.0 psi

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH
Torque Caliper to Bracket	22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	147 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Brake Application	WITH
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.984 in / 0.866 in / 0.394 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.984 in / 0.866 in / 0.394 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.866 in / 0.748 in / 0.314 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

6 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

22 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

22 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	29.5 ft. lbs.	29.5 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees; Do not re-use old bolts.	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	Using torque wrench 26 ft. lbs.	26 ft. lbs
2	44 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
3	Using a ratchet	90 degrees
4	Using a ratchet	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees.	90 degrees
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	Front bolts	6 ft. lbs
5	90 degrees.; Do not re-use old bolts.	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees.	90 degrees
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	Front bolts	6 ft. lbs
5	90 degrees.; Do not re-use old bolts.	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	Using torque wrench 29.5 ft. lbs.	29.5 ft. lbs
2	Using a ratchet turn 90 degrees	90 degrees
3	Using a ratchet turn 90 degrees; Do not re-use old bolts.	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	Bolts 1-12	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees; Bolts 13; 7.3 ft. lbs.; Use new bolts. Do not lube bolts. A 2-3 mm bead of a suitable sealer must be placed on the block at the timing chain area front and back sides. Install head gasket and apply sealer on top of head gasket at the timing chain area rear only.	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat bolt head washers and threads with clean engine oil

1	29.5 ft. lbs.	29.5 ft. lbs
2	44.2 ft. lbs.	44.2 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

2 ft. lbs., step 2: 7

2 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

4 ft. lbs., step 2: 9 ft. lbs., step 3: 12 ft. lbs., step 4: 18

4 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

2 ft. lbs., step 2: 7

2 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

4 ft. lbs., step 2: 9 ft. lbs., step 3: 12 ft. lbs., step 4: 18

4 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

29 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

29 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Diesel Particulate Filter (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Suspension Shock or Strut (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 50,000 mi	Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 60,000 mi	Timing Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
At 120,000 mi	Diesel Particulate Filter (inspect)
At 130,000 mi	Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen sits in a favorable position within the generation’s complaint and recall arc. Complaints dropped from 875 in 2010 and 638 in 2011 to 543 in 2013, while recalls fell from a peak of 11 in 2011 to 7 in 2013—a clear downward trend. However, technical service bulletins (TSBs) rose steadily from 1,179 in 2010 to 1,583 in 2013, indicating that Volkswagen was actively issuing guidance for known issues rather than resorting to recalls. The top complaint areas for 2013 are powertrain (86) and electrical system (66), with only 12 crash and 4 fire complaints, suggesting the model’s safety record is solid. Overall, the 2013 model year represents a maturing point in the generation where early problems have been addressed through TSBs, making it a reasonably reliable choice—though you should verify that any powertrain or electrical TSBs have been applied to the specific car.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1583

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

543

Owner complaints

12 involved a crash · 4 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 543 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train86

Electrical System66

Unknown Or Other64

Engine45

Fuel/Propulsion System17

Air Bags16

Electrical System,Engine12

Steering12

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V078000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 10/02/2016

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… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1583 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TT 10-18-02_2	2026-06-18	Engine	Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_3	2026-06-18	Engine	Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
V6919012010479_17	2026-06-11	Air Bags	Inquiries
V1719012012855_81	2026-06-04	Engine	Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
VOS-26-21	2026-03-27	Engine	This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 47 battery Vehicles taking 4.8 qt Engine oil filter 06J115403Q Engine air filter 07K129620 Fuel filter 1K0201051K Spark plug 06H905601A

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 Jetta SportWagen take?

4.8 qt of 0W-40, 5W-30 OR 5W-40 MEETING VW SPECIFICATION 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 Jetta SportWagen have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Full specifications

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Lubricants & capacities

Engine torques

Chassis torques

Ignition

Battery & A/C

Service checks

Brakes

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Common OBD-II trouble codes

VIN tools

Vehicles with shared specs

Reference guides

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