2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 4Motion

Vehicle Specs & Maintenance Data

Engine
2L I4 Turbo
Oil Type & Capacity
5W-40 Full Synthetic (5.8 qts)
Transmission
Automatic 8-spd
Wheel Torque
88
ft-lbs

The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 4Motion maintenance specs on this page cover the key fluids, torque values, and wear items you need for routine service. Use these numbers as a quick reference when performing oil changes, tire rotations, brake jobs, and other scheduled maintenance on your Volkswagen Tiguan 4Motion.

For oil changes, the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 4Motion takes 5W-40 Full Synthetic motor oil with a capacity of 5.8 quarts. Brake fluid type is DOT 4, the recommended coolant is G13 (Purple, phosphate-free), and transmission fluid is VW G 055 025 A2. Always use the manufacturer-recommended fluids to maintain warranty coverage and engine longevity.

When mounting wheels on the Volkswagen Tiguan 4Motion, torque the lug nuts to 88 ft-lbs using a calibrated torque wrench. Over- or under-torquing can lead to warped brake rotors or loose wheels. Re-torque after 50 to 100 miles on newly installed wheels.

There are 4 NHTSA safety recalls on file for the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 4Motion. Check the Recalls tab below for full details.

Specifications on this page are compiled from multiple publicly available sources including manufacturer documentation, NHTSA data, and automotive databases. Always cross-reference with your owner's manual or official factory documentation before purchasing parts or performing any service.

The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 4Motion uses 5W-40 Full Synthetic motor oil (5.8 qt capacity), requires lug nuts torqued to 88 ft-lbs, takes DOT 4 brake fluid.

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 4Motion Specifications
Motor Oil5W-40 Full Synthetic
Oil Capacity5.8 qt
Lug Nut Torque88 ft-lbs
Brake FluidDOT 4
CoolantG13 (Purple, phosphate-free)
Transmission FluidVW G 055 025 A2
Transmission Fluid
Fluid Type
VW G 055 025 A2
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Coolant
Fluid Type
G13 (Purple, phosphate-free)
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Brake Fluid
Fluid Type
DOT 4
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Washer Fluid
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4 NHTSA safety recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 4Motion. Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov

1

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Campaign: 19V535000 Date: 17/07/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.

Consequence

Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Z5.

2

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Campaign: 18V329000 Date: 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 vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Consequence

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

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 November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

3

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Campaign: 16V045000 Date: 28/01/2016

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 15, 2015, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the event of a crash.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of a seat-mounted air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69M1 (for Audi) and 69L9 (for VW).

4

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Campaign: 15V311000 Date: 26/05/2015

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 22, 2015, to March 20, 2015. These vehicles may be equipped with Certification labels that are missing the required tire pressure information and they may state incorrect weight and loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

If the labels have incorrect weight and loading information, the operator may overload the vehicle which could cause vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will correct the information on the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01A5.

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