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2015 Volkswagen Jetta

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Jetta.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta is a passenger‑car sedan that carries a 5.8‑quart oil capacity and is designed for viscosities of 0W‑40, 5W‑30 or 5W‑40. Its model‑year records 193 total owner complaints and eight recalls, a figure that sits below the historic high of 903 complaints in 2009 yet remains higher than the three complaints logged for the 2026 model. Consequently, the 2015 Jetta occupies a mid‑range position in the vehicle’s reliability timeline, reflecting generally solid but not exceptional long‑term dependability.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.8 qtOEM · verified

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

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. · Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. CCA battery, OE oil filter 04E115561T. 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 Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. · Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP195/65R16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	04E115561T alt 06A115561B
Engine air filter	5C0129620 alt 1F0129620
Fuel filter	1K0201051K alt 6Q0201051J
Spark plug	101905600C alt 06K905601D
Battery	000915089E alt 000915089BC
Front wiper blades	5C7955425B alt 5C7955426B
Serpentine belt	03C145933A alt 06G260849
Thermostat	04E121119D alt 04L121113C
Cabin air filter	1K1819669 alt 1K0819644B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	183.1 in
Overall width	70.1 in
Overall height	57.1 in
Wheelbase	104.3 in
Curb weight	3007 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	60/40

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Jetta of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.2–11.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 2012 GLI Autobahn Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2014	SE Sedan 1.8L Turbo I-4	7.20 sec	15.80 sec	170 hp	FWD
2014	SE Sedan 1.8L Turbo I-4	7.30 sec	15.50 sec	170 hp	FWD
2014	SE Sedan 1.8L Turbo I-4	7.30 sec	15.50 sec	170 hp	FWD
2016	GLI SE Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.30 sec	14.90 sec	210 hp	FWD
2016	SEL Sedan 1.8L Turbo I-4	7.80 sec	15.90 sec	170 hp	FWD
2016	SE Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4	8.40 sec	16.30 sec	150 hp	FWD
2016	SE Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4	8.40 sec	16.30 sec	150 hp	FWD
2016	SE Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4	9.40 sec	16.90 sec	150 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.8 qt of 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-4-3-2. 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

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Coolant	VW G13 coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity	8.5
Engine Coolant	VW G13 coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity	8.5
Engine Coolant	VW G13 coolant
Engine Coolant	Use genuine VW G13 type coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity	8.5

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	10.3
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6.6
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18.4
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6.6
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18.4
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6.6
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18.4

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-3-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Spark Plug Torque	16 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Spark Plug Gap	.028 - .031 in
Spark Plug Torque	22 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Spark Plug Gap	.039 - .043 in

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58
Residual Pressure	43.5 min pressure after 10 min psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58
Residual Pressure	43.5 min pressure after 10 min psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	W/ out fuel pump control module: 43-58 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 22; Rear: 26 /; Front: 22
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 148; Rear: 66 /
ABS Sensor Torque	6 / NS
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: FSlll Caliper PR No. 1ZM, 1 ZQ:
Maximum Drum Diameter	Rear: PR No. 1KG: 9.114

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

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

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

22 ft. lbs

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	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees	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

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

48.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

48 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; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Diesel Particulate Filter (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Door Stop (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) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Diesel Particulate Filter (inspect)

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 2015 model year marks a decisive improvement in the Jetta's reliability trajectory, with federal complaints plummeting to 193 from 386 in 2014 and continuing to decline to 160 by 2016, effectively closing the high-volume complaint window of 2011-2013. While recalls increased to eight campaigns from five the previous year—a temporary spike that returned to five in 2016—investigations dropped to zero and technical service bulletins fell sharply from 1,533 to 1,073, suggesting reduced systemic defects requiring manufacturer correction. Complaint data for 2015 clusters in "Unknown or Other" with 24 reports, Electrical System at 21, and Engine at 17, accompanied by eight crash-related and one fire-related complaint, though the data does not specify root causes for these incidents. Positioned within a sustained downward arc in both complaints and TSBs through the generation's later lifecycle, the 2015 model offers a significantly cleaner federal record than its 2011-2014 predecessors. This statistical profile makes the 2015 Jetta a sound acquisition target, provided verification that all eight recall campaigns have been addressed.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1073

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

193

Owner complaints

8 involved a crash · 1 a fire

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

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14’15’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 193 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other24

Electrical System21

Engine17

Power Train14

Suspension10

Air Bags9

Service Brakes9

Fuel/Propulsion System5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V679000Unknown Or OtherReported 25/09/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298…

20E064000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master CylinderReported 23/09/2020

Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles… Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1073 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

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Group B battery Vehicles taking 5.8 qt Engine oil filter 04E115561T Engine air filter 5C0129620 Fuel filter 1K0201051K Spark plug 101905600C

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Jetta take?

5.8 qt of 0W-40, 5W-30 OR 5W-40 Meeting VW specification 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Jetta have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.