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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 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING STEERING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER EQUIPMENT TIRES FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS SUSPENSION POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER WHEELS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY POWER TRAIN FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES PARKING BRAKE 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 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS VISIBILITY/WIPER EXTERIOR LIGHTING UNKNOWN OR OTHER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT BACK OVER PREVENTION FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL STRUCTURE:BODY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN AIR BAGS STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:MODULE (ACCM) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER TRAILER HITCHES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 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 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR INTERIOR LIGHTING LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) COMMUNICATION: VEHICLE TO INFRASTRUCTURE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
V401404 2037509 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2014-06-24
Technical Bulletin (Clicking or Popping Noise from the Front Suspension after a Change in Direction): When accelerating after a change of direction (forward or reverse) a one-time clicking or popping noise occurs in the front left or front right of the vehicle. The concern is due to the relative movement of the outward drive axle spline in the wheel bearing. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue.
TB-48-14-03 STEERING 2014-03-18
VOLKSWAGEN: SOME CONSUMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE STEERING IS STIFF. THE YELLOW AND RED POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT STEERING ASSISTANCE. *JS
TB-97-14-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 2014-06-12
VOLKSWAGEN: INCREASED RESISTANCE OF PINS OF T14 CONNECTOR IN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS IS CAUSING TURBOCHARGER BOOST SENSOR (A) CIRCUIT RANGE PERFORMANCE TO HAVE FAULT CODE P0236. MODEL 2013-2014 TIGUAN. *PE
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