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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan takes 5W-40 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 5.8 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 19mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 30 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the VW 06J115403Q, with 2 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 3 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Torque your drain plug to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (VW 06J115403Q) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-40 Full Synthetic as specified by Volkswagen — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls3 13V569000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 through June 2011. Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle's exterior lights circuit may melt.
14V441000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles may form in the fuel system which could result in the vehicle stalling.
15V483000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
Technical Service Bulletins700 All categories POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN STEERING SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP UNKNOWN OR OTHER TIRES FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING EXTERIOR LIGHTING FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL SUSPENSION POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER POWER TRAIN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE WHEELS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) STRUCTURE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS EQUIPMENT VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:MODULE (ACCM) PARKING BRAKE LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER VISIBILITY/WIPER VISIBILITY SERVICE BRAKES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS TRAILER HITCHES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT AIR BAGS BACK OVER PREVENTION FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL STRUCTURE:BODY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
TB-35-11-01 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2011-06-06
VOLKSWAGEN: THE GEAR BOX HAS A MOMENTARILY DELAY WHILE ACCELERATING. *RM
TB-15-11-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 2011-12-22
VOLKSWAGEN: CERTAIN MODEL YEAR VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING ENGINE NOT STARTING, MAKING A RATTLING NOISE WHEN ENGINE HAS STARTED, TIMING CHAIN KEEPS SLIPPING AND EXHAUST LIGHT COMES ON. *PE
TB-15-12-01 ENGINE 2012-07-23
VOLKSWAGEN: ALL MODELS EXPERIENCE THE TIMING CHAIN SLIPPING, RATTLING NOISES OF THE ENGINE AFTER STARTING, AND ENGINE FAILS TO START. 2008-13 ALL MODELS. *PE
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