Volkswagen Tiguan Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Volkswagen Tiguan takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 6.3 qt with a filter change, on 2025-2027 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2018-2024 models take 6 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2027 | 0W-20 | 6.3 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2018-2024 | 0W-20 | 6 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2015-2017 | 5W-30 | 5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2009-2014 | 5W-30 | 4.9 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Tiguan year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Volkswagen Tiguan take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Volkswagen Tiguan takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 6.3 qt with a filter change, on 2025-2027 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2018-2024 models take 6 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Volkswagen Tiguan take?
About 6.3 qt with a filter change on 2025-2027 models, and 6 qt on 2018-2024 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Volkswagen Tiguan?
Yes. We record 4 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2025-2027: 0W-20; 2018-2024: 0W-20; 2015-2017: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 19 of 19 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Volkswagen Tiguan, CarSpecFinder - Volkswagen Tiguan oil and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (DYKA, DYLA, DYLB). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-10-08. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.