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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan oil capacity, type & filter

The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan takes 6 qt of 0W-20 oil.

Applies to checked engine: 2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo.

Capacity 6 qt Verified fit Buy at least 6 qt total; listed capacity is 6 qt (Service fill).
Oil type 0W-20 i Based on 2 checked sources: AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: additional evidence. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
WIX Shown first 51032 Search 51032 WIX 51036 Search 51036 WIX 51040 Search 51040 WIX 51042 Search 51042 PRO-TEC PXL10396 Search PXL10396 Purolator L28161 Search L28161 K&N VF2047 Search VF2047

WIX 51032 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

5 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-23 How we verify →

Where to Buy View Data Sources
Buy oil & filters:
Walmart → AutoZone → Amazon → O'Reilly →
Full synthetic options for 0W-20
Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W-20 → Castrol Edge 0W-20 → Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20 →

Search paths only — confirm your OEM viscosity spec and quantity before checkout.

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Filter part numbers

All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.

Capacity condition

With filter means the volume includes a new filter. Service fill is the typical drain-and-fill amount. Dry fill is for a fresh empty engine only.

Verify before checkout

Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.

Source coverage for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

Capacity sources

Supported by AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager).

Oil type sources

Supported by AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager).

Filter sources

Supported by K&N Filters, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

5 checked source rows for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Before ordering for this 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

Checkout verification checklist
2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Buy →
Capacity
6 qt (Service fill)
Oil type
0W-20
Interval
10,000 mi / 12 mo
Filter
WIX 51032

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-23 from AMSOIL Lookup, K&N Filters, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Same oil specs on other 2021 Volkswagen models

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Volkswagen Tiguan oil specs by year

This table includes checked Volkswagen Tiguan model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2025 6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 WIX 51032
2024 6 qt 0W-20 WIX 51032
2023 6 qt 0W-20 WIX 51032
2022 6 qt 0W-20 WIX 51032
2021 Current page 6 qt 0W-20 WIX 51032
2020 6 qt 0W-20 WIX 51032
2019 6 qt 0W-20 WIX 51032
2017 5 qt 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K01
2016 5 qt 5W-40 PRO-TEC PXL57561
2015 5 qt 5W-40 PRO-TEC PXL57561
2014 5 qt 5W-40 WIX 51815
2013 4.9 qt 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K01
2012 4.9 qt 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K01
2011 4.9 qt 5W-40 PRO-TEC PXL57561
2010 4.9 qt 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K01
2009 4.9 qt 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K01

How we verified 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-23.

This page checked 5 sources for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

We checked leading oil brands and aftermarket filter catalogs so you don't have to.

Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo oil type. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
5
Last checked
2026-06-23
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Oil type: AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Filter: K&N Filters, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Change interval: AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager)
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Oil type, Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
K&N Filters Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-23 Checked source
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
Castrol (Olyslager) Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-23 Visit brand site

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