2015 Volkswagen Golf Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf applies to thirteen trims, the largest list in this run of years, running from Launch Edition, S, SE and SEL to TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, Comfortline, Highline and Trendline. Gasoline engines are turbocharged 1.4L and 1.8L inline-fours; the diesel is a turbocharged 2.0L inline-four. The three share double overhead camshafts, and the bodies are the two-door and four-door hatchback. Across the engine, fuel and cooling systems, plus the transmission, brakes, suspension, steering and electrical system, it provides procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics.

Engines covered

• 1.4L inline-four (85 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
• 1.8L inline-four (110 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
• 2.0L inline-four (120 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, diesel

Body styles covered

• 2-door hatchback
• 4-door hatchback

Trims covered

• Comfortline
• Comfortline TDI
• Highline
• Highline TDI
• Launch Edition
• S
• SE
• SEL
• TDI S
• TDI SE
• TDI SEL
• Trendline
• Trendline TDI

Known issues on the 2015 Golf. NHTSA records 12 recalls for the 2015 Golf. On certain front-wheel-drive 2015 Golf vehicles, a faulty seal on the suction jet pump in the fuel tank could send fuel into the evaporative emissions system, a fire hazard. Rear coil springs on certain 2015 Golf vehicles could break early and puncture a rear tire. On certain 2015 Golf vehicles with automatic transmission, keyless entry and a manual handbrake, silicate on the shift lever micro switch could let the key come out of the ignition outside Park, inviting a rollaway. Owners made 131 complaints, led by the engine (26) and air bags (21); 7 reported a crash, 3 a fire and 9 an injury. Fuel, suspension and transmission procedures are included.