Practical service intervals and common Volkswagen OEM part numbers for the seventh-generation (A7) Jetta only—2019–2021 1.4L TSI, 2022–present 1.5L TSI, and the 2.0L TSI GLI. Track engine-specific filters in Carmainty so base Jetta and GLI parts never get mixed up.
Quick reference
VW’s U.S. chart for the 7th-gen (A7) Jetta centers on oil every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months (Minor / Standard Maintenance alternate). Short trips, dusty roads, and turbo heat still favor earlier oil and cabin filters than the brochure interval.
| Interval | Service item | Notes & VW OEM |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 mi (16,000 km) / 12 mo | Engine oil & filter | VW 508 00 · 0W-20 · filter by engine (see cards) |
| Every oil service | Tire rotation · multi-point inspection | Check tire pressure and brake pads |
| 40,000 mi (64,000 km) / 24 mo | Cabin (dust & pollen) filter | 5Q0 819 669 · earlier in pollen/dust |
| 60,000 mi (96,000 km) / 72 mo | Engine air filter | 5QM 129 620 B (many A7) · confirm VIN |
| 3 yr then every 2 yr | Brake fluid | VW DOT 4 · humidity matters more than miles |
| ~80,000 mi (129,000 km) / 6 yr | Spark plugs | Confirm PN by engine · GLI often 06K 905 601 K |
| ~80,000 mi (129,000 km) | 8-speed automatic fluid | Non-DSG Jetta · confirm fluid type by VIN |
| ~80,000 mi (129,000 km) (verify) | DSG fluid — GLI | 7-speed DSG · do not use conventional ATF |
| Per engine / manual | Timing belt or chain check | 1.4/1.5 often belt · GLI 2.0T typically chain |
| As needed | Coolant (G12/G13 family) | Long-life pink/purple VW coolant · check level |
Engine-specific — don’t mix base Jetta and GLI filters
Base Jetta 1.4/1.5 TSI filters are not the same cartridge as many GLI 2.0T applications. Spec oil is typically VW 508 00 SAE 0W-20—confirm the filler cap and owner’s manual for your year.
S · SE · SEL · R-Line · engine codes DGXA / DJXA common
04E 115 561 H / ACLater supersessions may list 04E 115 561 AC—confirm on parts.vw.com by VIN.
S · SE · SEL · Sport · replaces the 1.4 for most non-GLI builds
04E 115 561 AC (verify)Always VIN-check the oil filter—1.5 TSI cartridges can supersede within the 04E family.
GLI · GLI Autobahn · often 7-speed DSG or manual
06L 115 562 B (verify)GLI uses a different oil-filter element than 1.4/1.5. Confirm current PN and DSG fluid on parts.vw.com.
Detailed schedule
Expand each item for OEM numbers, capacities, and owner notes. Always confirm fitment for your year, engine, and drivetrain.
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months
VW schedules oil with Minor and Standard Maintenance so the oil change lands about every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or yearly. Turbo short-trip and dusty use still justify 5,000–7,500 miles (8,000–12,000 km) for many owners.
Use oil meeting VW 508 00 (typically 0W-20). Capacity on the 1.4L is often about 4.2 qt (4.0 L) with filter—always recheck the dipstick / MMI oil level procedure for your year.
04E 115 561 HOften superseded by 04E 115 561 AC—confirm year / VIN on parts.vw.com.
04E 115 561 ACCommon late A7 listing—VIN-check before ordering.
06L 115 562 BDifferent element from 1.4/1.5—do not interchange.
N 908 132 02Replace crush washer / seal each oil change when applicable.
Every oil service
Rotate with the oil visit and measure tread. Inspect pads and rotors—especially on GLI cars that see harder braking.
Every 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 2 years
VW’s chart is often 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 24 months. Pollen seasons, city soot, and dusty roads justify annual swaps. Weak HVAC airflow or musty A/C smell usually means it’s overdue.
5Q0 819 669Common A7 Jetta cabin element—confirm charcoal vs pollen variant by VIN on parts.vw.com.
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 6 years
Replace about every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 6 years under normal use—inspect earlier on gravel or construction routes. A packed filter costs turbo response and MPG.
5QM 129 620 BCommon panel element for many A7 Jettas—confirm GLI / late years by VIN.
~80,000 miles (129,000 km) or 6 years
VW often lists plugs around 80,000 miles (129,000 km) or 6 years on these TSI engines. Specs differ between 1.4/1.5 and GLI 2.0T—order by engine code, not by guess.
06K 905 601 KQty 4 · confirm year; earlier builds may list 06K 905 601 D family.
Confirm VINLook up on parts.vw.com—do not assume GLI plugs fit the base engine.
Per engine / owner’s manual
Many 1.4L and 1.5L TSI engines use a timing belt on an interference design—missing the interval risks valve damage. The GLI 2.0T typically uses a timing chain. Confirm belt vs chain and the published interval for your exact engine code in the manual or with a VW dealer.
Short trips, dust, and turbo heat
VW’s 10,000-mile oil interval assumes relatively easy miles. Lots of cold starts under 10 miles (16 km), stop-and-go traffic, mountain grades, or dusty roads count as severe—and oil dilution / carbon on small TSIs is a real owner concern.
GLI · DSG · 8-speed auto
Non-GLI Jettas often use an 8-speed automatic with a long fluid interval (commonly around 80,000 miles (129,000 km)—confirm the manual). The GLI may use a 7-speed wet DSG or a manual—DSG fluid is not conventional ATF.
Track days, mountain driving, and aggressive shifting heat transmission fluid faster. If you drive the GLI hard, ask a VW specialist about earlier DSG service rather than waiting for the brochure mile.
Master reference
| Service | OEM / VW | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oil filter 1.4 TSI | 04E 115 561 H / AC | Confirm supersession |
| Oil filter 1.5 TSI | 04E 115 561 AC | VIN-verify |
| Oil filter GLI 2.0T | 06L 115 562 B | Not for 1.4/1.5 |
| Drain seal (common 1.4) | N 908 132 02 | Replace each oil change |
| Cabin / pollen filter | 5Q0 819 669 | Many 7th-gen · confirm variant |
| Engine air filter | 5QM 129 620 B | Many 7th-gen · VIN for GLI |
| Spark plugs GLI | 06K 905 601 K | Qty 4 · confirm year |
| Spark plugs 1.4 / 1.5 | Confirm VIN | parts.vw.com |
| Engine oil | VW 508 00 · 0W-20 | Confirm filler cap |
| Brake fluid | VW DOT 4 | Time-based interval |
The real math
Skipped timing belt on 1.4/1.5 → interference engine damage
Vs. belt kit on schedule
$3,000–$8,000+
Wrong oil filter (1.4 vs GLI) → leaks / filtration risk
Vs. VIN-matched cartridge
Engine damage risk
Stretched turbo oil interval → carbon / turbo wear
Vs. 5–7.5k severe oil changes
$2,000–$5,000+
Wrong fluid in DSG → transmission failure
Vs. correct VW DSG fluid service
$4,000–$7,000+
People also ask
VW’s U.S. schedule is typically every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months with oil meeting VW 508 00 (usually 0W-20). Short trips, dusty roads, or hard turbo use often do better at 5,000–7,500 miles (8,000–12,000 km).
No. This guide is for the 7th-generation (A7) Jetta from 2019–present only. Earlier Mk6 (roughly 2011–2018) cars use different filters, oil specs, and service charts—confirm parts by VIN on parts.vw.com.
Many 1.4L TSI cars use 04E 115 561 H (often superseded by 04E 115 561 AC). Late 1.5L TSI builds commonly list 04E 115 561 AC. GLI 2.0T usually uses a different element such as 06L 115 562 B. Confirm on parts.vw.com with your VIN.
Cabin (dust & pollen) on many 7th-gen Jettas: 5Q0 819 669. Engine air on many A7s: 5QM 129 620 B. Always verify GLI and late model years by VIN.
Many 1.4L and 1.5L TSI engines use a timing belt (interference). The GLI 2.0T typically uses a timing chain. Confirm for your engine code in the owner’s manual or with a VW dealer before planning major service.
Many charts list around 80,000 miles (129,000 km) for the 8-speed automatic and for GLI DSG fluid—confirm your exact gearbox in the manual. DSG fluid is not regular ATF.
After oil service, reset Oil Service (and Inspection if performed). Analog clusters often use the instrument-cluster set button with ignition on; digital clusters usually use steering-wheel OK to open the Service menu. Do not reset between services.
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