2015 Volkswagen Golf Service and Repair Manual

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2015 Volkswagen Golf service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • Launch Edition Hatchback 2-Door
  • Highline TDI Hatchback 4-Door
  • SEL Hatchback 4-Door
  • TDI SE Hatchback 4-Door
  • SE Hatchback 4-Door
  • Trendline TDI Hatchback 4-Door
  • S Hatchback 4-Door
  • Highline Hatchback 4-Door
  • Trendline Hatchback 4-Door
  • Comfortline Hatchback 4-Door
  • TDI S Hatchback 4-Door
  • Trendline Hatchback 2-Door
  • TDI SEL Hatchback 4-Door
  • S Hatchback 2-Door
  • Comfortline TDI Hatchback 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 1.8L 1798CC 110Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.0L 1968CC 120Cu. In. l4 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged
  • 1.4L 1395CC 85Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2015 Volkswagen Golf Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #15V70500026/10/2015Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ca

Consequence

If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance need

Remedy

Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016.

NHTSA #19V61500022/08/2019Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta

Consequence

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an u

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free

NHTSA #18V90400019/12/2018Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematur

Consequence

If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle contro

Remedy

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge.

NHTSA #15V22900017/04/2015Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and th

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel p

NHTSA #24V11000014/02/2024Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 201

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi ow

NHTSA #15V62700007/10/2015Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to De

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger seat occupant is incorrectly classified or non-detec

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PODS control module, free of charge. Th

NHTSA #16V64700007/09/2016Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suct

Consequence

As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recal

TSB #11030847

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial opera

TSB #11030841

Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting

TSB #11030838

Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors

TSB #11030829

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following comp

TSB #11030828

Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color

TSB #11030826

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.

TSB #11028490

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data mo

TSB #11026185

Replace Door Lock and Cap.

Showing the 8 most recent of 1138 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20170605Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported2 injured

UNSAFE 110N SR-43 OFF RAMP

20170605Component: STEERINGCrash reported2 injured

UNSAFE 110N SR-43 OFF RAMP

20170605Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash reported2 injured

UNSAFE 110N SR-43 OFF RAMP

20170530Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported2 injured

NHTSA RECALL NUMBER:15V705 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: 23R1 EXIT AVE43, WHILE I TRIED TO TURNED RIGHT FOR SMALL CURVED THE VEHICLE WAS BRAKING. THAT DAY I JUST WENT TO REPAIR MY TIRE I GOT SOME NAI

20170530Component: WHEELSCrash reported2 injured

NHTSA RECALL NUMBER:15V705 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: 23R1 EXIT AVE43, WHILE I TRIED TO TURNED RIGHT FOR SMALL CURVED THE VEHICLE WAS BRAKING. THAT DAY I JUST WENT TO REPAIR MY TIRE I GOT SOME NAI

Showing the 5 most serious of 181 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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