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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2013 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 2013 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 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.
18V329000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Technical Service Bulletins804 All categories ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER EXTERIOR LIGHTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER AIR BAGS SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS BACK OVER PREVENTION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL POWER TRAIN STRUCTURE:BODY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ENGINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING EQUIPMENT SUSPENSION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM STEERING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC SEAT BELTS:FRONT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER TIRES FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER WHEELS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS STRUCTURE SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR VISIBILITY/WIPER BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:MODULE (ACCM) PARKING BRAKE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER VISIBILITY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING 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 SEAT BELTS STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
V201203 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL 2012-12-03
VOLKSWAGEN:EVAPORATIVE (EVAP) EMISSION SYSTEM, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DIAGNOSIS. REVISED PROCEDURE DEVELOPED TO TEST EVAP SYSTEM WITHOUT FUEL CAP. *JS
921402 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 2014-05-30
Washer Level Sensor
941401 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2011-02-14
Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
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