2015 Volkswagen Passat maintenance schedule

Applies to: 2.0L TDI turbodiesel 4-cylinder with AdBlue (DEF), 6-speed manual or 6-speed DSG. The gas 1.8T, 2.5L and 3.6L V6 Passats are not covered.

Schedule type: fixed

Volkswagen's 2015 Passat TDI chart is a fixed 10,000-mile plan: change the oil and filter, rotate the tires, check and top up AdBlue (diesel exhaust fluid), check the brake pads and reset the service display every 10,000 miles. Bigger inspections fall at 20,000 and 40,000-mile steps, and some items are due by time even when the miles are low. Brake fluid (and clutch fluid) is changed at 3 years, then every 2 years, regardless of miles. Summarized in our own words from the sources listed. Always follow the owner's manual or your dealer for your specific vehicle (VIN, engine, and options).

Checked against the official document for model year 2015; other years in this range are assumed to follow it. Confirm in your owner's manual.

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10,000 miles

Repeat every 10,000 miles.

Change engine oil and replace oil filter; reset service display replaceDIY
Parts: Oil filter
Rotate tires front to rear rotateDIY
Check AdBlue (diesel exhaust fluid) level and add if needed inspectDIY
If the car has under 10,000 miles at the 4-year mark, VW says to change the AdBlue fluid.
Parts: AdBlue / diesel exhaust fluid
Check brake pad thickness and brake disc condition (front and rear) inspectDIY
Inspect airbag system inspectShop
Every year regardless of mileage.

20,000 miles / 24 months

Repeat every 20,000 miles.

Replace dust and pollen (cabin) filter replaceDIY
Every 20,000 miles or 2 years regardless of mileage.
Parts: Cabin air filter
Replace fuel filter replaceShop
The 2015 Passat TDI chart lists the fuel filter every 20,000 miles. VW's later combined 2015 service chart lists 60,000 miles for Passat diesels, so ask your VW dealer which applies to your car.
Parts: Fuel filter
Check battery inspectDIY
Inspect brake system and shock absorbers for leaks and damage; check pads, discs and brake fluid level inspectShop
Check tread depth, condition, wear pattern and pressure of all tires (including spare) inspectDIY

30,000 miles / 36 months

Change brake fluid (and clutch fluid on manual cars) replaceShop
At 3 years, then every 2 years, regardless of mileage.

40,000 miles

Repeat every 40,000 miles.

Change DSG transmission fluid and filter (DSG automatic only) replaceShop
Applies to: 6-speed DSG
Not needed on the manual transmission.
Check ribbed (drive) belt condition inspectShop
Check power steering fluid level inspectDIY
Inspection: body corrosion, coolant level and frost protection, CV joints, engine (from above and below) for leaks, transmission, final drive and drive shaft boots, exhaust system, tie rod ends, underbody sealant, headlight aim, lights and horn; lubricate door checks; check and clean sunroof drains (if equipped); test drive inspectShop

60,000 miles / 72 months

Repeat every 60,000 miles or 6 years.

Replace air filter element and clean housing (and snow filter) replaceDIY
Every 60,000 miles or 6 years regardless of mileage.
Parts: Engine air filter

120,000 miles

Check Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) ash loading; replace if needed inspectShop
First at 120,000 miles (or 120,000 miles after a DPF replacement). If the DPF does not need replacing, check it every 20,000 miles after that.

130,000 miles

Replace timing belt replaceShop
Listed at 130,000 miles in the 2015 chart.
Parts: Timing belt kit

Known Volkswagen Passat problems

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Always follow the owner's manual for your exact vehicle; intervals can differ by engine and market.