Checked oil specs by engine

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan oil capacity, type & filter

Multiple engine options are listed for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. Select your engine below before buying oil or a filter.

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan oil specs by engine
Engine Capacity Oil Type Filter
2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo 6 qt 0W-20 WIX 51032
1.4L Turbo 4.2 qt
1.5L Turbo 4.5 qt 0W-20
1.6L Turbo Diesel 5 qt 5W-30

Match one of 4 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.

2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo
Capacity 6 qt i Based on 2 checked sources: AMSOIL Lookup and CarAraC Engine Oil. Additional cross-check is still pending: additional evidence. Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 0W-20 i Based on 2 checked sources: AMSOIL Lookup and CarAraC Engine Oil. 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 PL21478 Search PL21478

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

1.4L Turbo
Capacity 4.2 qt i Based on 1 checked source: CarAraC Engine Oil. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked capacity source. Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type Not confirmed Confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout.
Oil Filters
No checked filter listed Use a retailer fitment tool to confirm the exact part number before ordering.
1.5L Turbo
Capacity 4.5 qt i Based on 1 checked source: CarAraC Engine Oil. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked capacity source and capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 0W-20 i Based on 1 checked source: CarAraC Engine Oil. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked oil-type source. 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
No checked filter listed Use a retailer fitment tool to confirm the exact part number before ordering.
1.6L Turbo Diesel
Capacity 5 qt i Based on 1 checked source: CarAraC Engine Oil. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked capacity source. Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 5W-30 i Based on 1 checked source: CarAraC Engine Oil. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked oil-type source. 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
No checked filter listed Use a retailer fitment tool to confirm the exact part number before ordering.

4 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-27 How we verify →

Full synthetic options for 0W-20

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Full synthetic options for 5W-30

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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Which engine applies?

Check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or displacement badge on the engine cover. Match it to the engine options listed above before buying oil or a filter.

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.

Filter status

Filter fitment has not been fully verified for every engine listed. Confirm the part number with the retailer before ordering.

Verify before checkout

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

Source coverage for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

Capacity sources

Supported by AMSOIL Lookup and CarAraC Engine Oil.

Oil type sources

Supported by AMSOIL Lookup and CarAraC Engine Oil.

Filter sources

Supported by RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

4 checked source rows for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Before ordering for this 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

Checkout verification checklist
2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Buy →
Capacity
6 qt (Service fill)
Oil type
0W-20
Filter
WIX 51032
1.4L Turbo Buy →
Capacity
4.2 qt (Service fill)
Oil type
Unverified
Filter
Unverified
1.5L Turbo Buy →
Capacity
4.5 qt
Oil type
0W-20
Filter
Unverified
1.6L Turbo Diesel Buy →
Capacity
5 qt (Service fill)
Oil type
5W-30
Filter
Unverified

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-27 from AMSOIL Lookup, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and CarAraC Engine Oil.

Volkswagen Tiguan oil specs by year

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

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2025 Current page 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 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 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-27.

This page checked 4 sources for the 2025 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 capacity, 2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo oil type, 1.4L Turbo capacity, 1.5L Turbo capacity, 1.5L Turbo oil type, 1.6L Turbo Diesel capacity, and 1.6L Turbo Diesel 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
4
Last checked
2026-06-27
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: AMSOIL Lookup and CarAraC Engine Oil
  • Oil type: AMSOIL Lookup and CarAraC Engine Oil
  • Filter: RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Oil type, Filter 2026-06-27 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-27 Checked source
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-27 Visit brand site
CarAraC Engine Oil Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-27 Checked source

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan maintenance checklist

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