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2017 Volkswagen Tiguan

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

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is an SUV pairing an S6 automatic transmission with EPA fuel economy of 20/24/22 mpg city/highway/combined, its engine requiring 5.0–6.0 quarts of oil in 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 viscosity. With 73 total owner complaints led by air-bag concerns and four recalls on record, this model year sits on the quieter side of the Tiguan's documented complaint history, which spans 2009 through 2026. It precedes the 2018 redesign that would trigger a spike to 274 complaints — the model's highest — meaning the 2017 represents a relatively stable late-cycle year before the generational shift introduced a fresh wave of reported issues.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020172016

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
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · 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.

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeRefer to tire inflation placard on drivers side B pillar.OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06J115403Q
Engine air filter1K0129620G
Spark plug06H905601A alt 06H905621A
Battery000915089C alt 000915089BC
Front wiper blades5N1998002
Serpentine belt06J260849D
Thermostat06H121113B alt 06J121113C
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

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Tiguan of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.7–9.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2026 SEL R-Line Turbo 4MOTION
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2018TSI SEL Premium 2.0L Turbo I-48.20 sec16.30 sec184 hpFWD
2018TSI SEL Premium 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-48.60 sec16.50 sec184 hpAWD
2018TSI SE 2.0L Turbo I-48.80 sec16.80 sec184 hpFWD
2018TSI SEL 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-48.90 sec16.70 sec184 hpAWD
2018TSI SEL Premium 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-49.10 sec16.90 sec184 hpAWD
2015R-Line 2.0L Turbo I-47.70 sec16.00 sec200 hpFWD
2019SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-49.70 sec17.30 sec184 hpAWD
20142.0 TDI 4MOTION Euro Spec 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-47.40 sec15.90 sec177 hpAWD

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. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. 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 CoolantUse genuine VW G13 type coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity8.5
Engine Oil0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission29.5 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts37.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug11.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)720 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)80 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerVW
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.43-1.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46

Service checks

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

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 22; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 148; Rear: 66
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .866; Rear: .393
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180.0148 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180.0148 ft. lbs
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.

Across this generation, federal complaints trended downward from an early peak of 166 in 2009 to just 73 in the 2017 target year, accompanied by a steady decline in technical service bulletins to 579. The 2017 model sits as a highly stable final year before a dramatic spike in 2018, which saw 274 complaints and 13 recalls. For the 2017 Tiguan specifically, Air Bags are the predominant concern with 20 complaints, though the data does not specify the root cause. With zero federal investigations and only four recalls, the 2017 benefits from the mature engineering typical of the end of a production cycle. Consequently, the 2017 Tiguan represents a strategically sound year to buy, offering proven reliability that contrasts sharply with the troubled 2018 redesign and the higher complaint volumes of earlier years.

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 by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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 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 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 get?

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