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2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Tiguan Limited.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited is a compact SUV built on the manufacturer's established platform, powered by an engine calling for 5.0–6.0 quarts of oil in 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 viscosity grades, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 20/24/22 mpg city/highway/combined. Despite its practical packaging and efficient drivetrain, the 2017 model year carries a notably troubled ownership history, with four NHTSA recalls and 73 owner complaints logged through the Better Business Bureau's Automotive program—with air bag systems emerging as the top complaint area. This combination of documented defects and consumer-reported issues positions the 2017 Tiguan Limited among the model's least reliable iterations, a distinction that researchers examining the Tiguan's long-term durability should account for when evaluating ownership costs and retention patterns within this generation.

Model year20182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0-6.0OEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/24/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 06J115403Q. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06J115403Q
Engine air filter1K0129620G
Spark plug06H905601A alt 06H905621A
Cabin air filter1K1819669 alt 1K0819644B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length174.4 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height66.9 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Curb weight3591 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 24 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0-6.0 of 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Audi/VW part number G055540A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.0
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4-9.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Oil0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity5.0-6.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerVW
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031 in

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum58
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum101
Residual Pressure14.5: MINIMUM PRESSURE AFTER 10 MINUTES. psi

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Gasoline engines · M8 Bolts

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
290.0 degrees; M9 Bolts90 degrees
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290.0 degrees; Diesel engines90 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs.111 ft. lbs
2+ 90 degrees. Replace with new bolt.90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
4Bolts 116 ft. lbs
5Bolts 1190 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
144.0 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
290.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Gasoline engines · Cap bolts

148.0 ft. lbs.48 ft. lbs
290 degrees; Side bolts90 degrees
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Suspension Shock or Strut (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Instrument Cluster Warning Indicator (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 miAir Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
Every 80,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited lead in one area — the air bags, 20 of 73 reports (27%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 4 recall campaigns target the air bags, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 6 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
579
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
73
Owner complaints
6 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 73 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags20
Steering6
Engine6
Unknown Or Other6
Electrical System,Air Bags3
Service Brakes3
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Steering,Air Bags2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V329000Unknown Or OtherReported 16/05/2018

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… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began…

16V955000Seat Belts:PretensionerReported 29/12/2016

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal… Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 579 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TT 10-18-02_22026-06-18EngineLubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_32026-06-18EngineInstruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
V6919012010479_172026-06-11Air BagsInquiries
V1719012012855_812026-06-04EngineVolkswagen Engine Oil Standards
VOS-26-212026-03-27EngineThis is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Tiguan Limited take?

5.0-6.0 of 0W-40, 5W-30 OR 5W-40 Meeting VW specification 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Tiguan Limited have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Tiguan Limited get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 24 highway / 22 combined mpg.