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2013 Volkswagen Jetta

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

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is a passenger car that takes 4.8 quarts of engine oil in 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 viscosity grades. Across the model’s 1990–2026 complaint history, the 2013 model year generated 515 owner complaints and six recalls, with the power train standing out as the top complaint area. That figure sits well below the 2009 peak of 903 complaints yet far above the 2026 low of three, placing this model year in the middle of the Jetta’s long-term reliability record rather than at either extreme.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2013

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

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

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.

6.4–8.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2013 GLI Autobahn Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2013	GLI Autobahn Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.40 sec	15.10 sec	200 hp	FWD
2013	GLI Autobahn Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.50 sec	15.10 sec	200 hp	FWD
2013	Hybrid SEL Premium Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 20kW 1.1-kWh	7.90 sec	16.20 sec	170 hp	FWD
2013	Hybrid SEL Premium Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 20kW 1.1-kWh	7.90 sec	16.00 sec	170 hp	FWD
2013	Hybrid SEL Premium Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 20kW 1.1-kWh	7.90 sec	16.10 sec	170 hp	FWD
2013	Hybrid SEL Premium Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 20kW 1.1-kWh	8.00 sec	16.20 sec	170 hp	FWD
2013	TDI Sedan 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4	8.00 sec	16.20 sec	140 hp	FWD
2013	TDI Sedan 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4	8.00 sec	16.20 sec	140 hp	FWD

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 sits midway through its sixth generation (2011–2018), and the federal data reveal a clear trend: complaints peaked in 2011 (639) and 2012 (526) before dropping to 515 in 2013, then falling further in subsequent years. Recalls remained relatively stable, with 2011 seeing the highest count (11) and 2013 aligning with the generation’s average (6). The 2013 model’s complaint profile—dominated by powertrain (84) and electrical system (64) issues—mirrors concerns from 2011–2012, suggesting lingering but gradually improving reliability. Notably, crash and fire complaints (11 and 3, respectively) are low, and investigations dropped from five in 2012 to three in 2013, signaling fewer systemic concerns. While not flawless, the 2013 Jetta represents a transitional year where early-generation issues were being resolved, making it a comparatively better choice than its 2011–2012 predecessors. Buyers should prioritize a thorough inspection of the transmission and electrical components, but the data supports this as a reasonable year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1529

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

515

Owner complaints

11 involved a crash · 3 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 515 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train84

Electrical System64

Unknown Or Other61

Engine44

Fuel/Propulsion System13

Air Bags12

Steering12

Power Train,Engine12

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 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…

19V615000Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control ModuleReported 22/08/2019

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 vehicles equipped… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1529 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

VIN tools

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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

Fuse box & wiring diagrams

Interactive fuse-box and wiring references for this vehicle, searchable by circuit.

Fuse box diagram

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 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 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

2013 Volkswagen Jetta

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Full specifications

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Fuse box & wiring diagrams

Reference guides

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Frequently asked