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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2014 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 2014 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 Bulletins790 All categories EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM EQUIPMENT VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR STRUCTURE:BODY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN STEERING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER TIRES FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL SUSPENSION SERVICE BRAKES POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ENGINE EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER WHEELS POWER TRAIN FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS STRUCTURE VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:MODULE (ACCM) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE VISIBILITY EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS AIR BAGS STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING INTERIOR LIGHTING LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC EXTERIOR LIGHTING TRAILER HITCHES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR BACK OVER PREVENTION ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR COMMUNICATION: VEHICLE TO INFRASTRUCTURE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL PARKING BRAKE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER VISIBILITY/WIPER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
V271601 2033978 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 2016-02-19
Document discusses possible needs for Generator Replacement, Charging System inoperative/malfunctions, noise from engine compartment, accessory drive belt damaged or missing. Document also discusses where to find warranty information for coverage.
V001602 2033846 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 2016-02-05
Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults A Volkswagen approved fuel additive is available to help remove and prevent deposits on fuel injectors and intake valves.
V001601 2034407 EQUIPMENT 2016-02-02
Document informs meaning of service numbers to discribe issuse with If the customer is experiencing clutch related issues and the concern is found to be within the clutch components If the customer is experiencing manual gearbox related issues and the concern is found to be within the standard gearbox If the customer is experiencing automatic transmission-related issues and the concern is found to be within the automatic transmission If the customer is experiencing drivetrain related issues and the concern is found to be within the drivetrain components
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