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2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Golf SportWagen.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is a passenger car featuring an Automatic (S6) transmission and an EPA fuel economy rating of 25/34/29 mpg. Maintenance specifications call for 5.8-6.0 of engine oil in 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 viscosities. Across a model history spanning 2013-2019, this year's 114 owner complaints—primarily regarding the suspension—and 5 recalls place it between the series low of one complaint in 2013 and a high of 186 in 2015.

Model year20192018201720162015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.8-6.0OEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy25/34/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 06L115562B. 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.

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size1.8T: P195/65R15; 4MOTION: P205/55R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim1.8T STANDARD: 6.0; OPTIONAL: 7.0, 7.5; 4MOTION STANDARD: 6.5; OPTIONAL: inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06L115562B
Engine air filter5QM129620
Spark plug06K905601D
Battery000915089F alt 000915089E
Front wiper blades5G1998002
Serpentine belt06L903137A
Cabin air filter5Q0819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length167.3 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase103.5 in
Curb weight3038 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 34 / 29 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume94 cu ft
Cargo volume30 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.8-6.0 of 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. 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

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Audi/VW part number G055540A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.0
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4-9.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine CoolantUse genuine VW G13 type coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity8.5
Engine Oil0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerVW
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum58
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum101
Residual Pressure43.5: MINIMUM PRESSURE AFTER 10 MINUTES. psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 26; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 148; Rear: 66
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.118 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180.0148 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180.0148 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs.111 ft. lbs
2+ 90 degrees. Replace with new bolt.90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
4Bolts 113 ft. lbs
590
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
244.0 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
390.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
148.0 ft. lbs.48 ft. lbs
290.0

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; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Suspension Shock or Strut (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Instrument Cluster Warning Indicator (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 miAir Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
Every 80,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)

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 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen sits in a transitional position within this generation's reliability arc: complaints dropped dramatically from the 2015 peak (186 complaints, 13 recalls) through 2016 (55 complaints) but then rebounded in 2017 to 114 complaints before plummeting again in 2018 (12 complaints). The 2017 model year carries 5 recalls—double 2016's count but equal to subsequent years—and shows a notably high suspension-related complaint count (19 instances), suggesting this was a problem area specific to this model year rather than a generational defect. Crash complaints (3) and fire complaints (0) are relatively modest, offering some reassurance on severe outcomes. However, the spike in complaints versus both the prior and following years indicates 2017 may represent a less stable buying window within the generation's improvement trajectory. Given this context, buyers should exercise more caution with a 2017 example compared to the cleaner 2018–2019 records while recognizing the worst of the generation's issues appear to have been addressed by the time this model was produced.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
585
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
114
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 114 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension19
Unknown Or Other15
Structure6
Air Bags4
Engine4
Visibility4
Structure,Unknown Or Other4
Visibility/Wiper4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V464000Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft DeviceReported 11/07/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen…

19V188000Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil SpringsReported 06/03/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture. Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 585 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TT 10-18-02_22026-06-18EngineLubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_32026-06-18EngineInstruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
V6919012010479_172026-06-11Air BagsInquiries
V1719012012855_812026-06-04EngineVolkswagen Engine Oil Standards
VOS-26-212026-03-27EngineThis 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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Golf SportWagen take?

5.8-6.0 of 0W-40, 5W-30 OR 5W-40 Meeting VW specification 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Golf SportWagen have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Golf SportWagen get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 34 highway / 29 combined mpg.