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2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Tiguan LWB.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB is a compact SUV with an 8-speed automatic transmission (S8) that offers increased interior space over the standard wheelbase model, featuring seating for up to seven passengers in certain configurations, and achieves EPA fuel economy ratings of 22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined. This long-wheelbase variant shares its platform and engine architecture with the standard Tiguan lineup. The 2019 model year recorded 185 total owner complaints, with the electrical system emerging as the most frequent concern, alongside five recalls issued for the vehicle. These reliability indicators place the 2019 Tiguan LWB among the more problem-prone years in the model's recent history, suggesting buyers should prioritize verifying that any outstanding recall work has been completed and consider a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection.

Model year2019 2018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-40OEM · verified

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy22/29/25 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 06L115562B. 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.

Tire size215/65R17, 235/55R18, 235/50R19, 255/45R19, 255/40R20OEM · verified

Wheel / rim215/65R17: 7.0, 235/55R18: 7.0, 235/50R19: 7.0, 255/45R19: 8.5, 255/40R20: 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06L115562B
Engine air filter	5Q0129620B
Spark plug	06K905601K
Battery	000915089C alt 000915089B
Serpentine belt	06K903137A alt 06L903137A
Cabin air filter	5Q0819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	185.8 in
Overall width	72 in
Overall height	66.5 in
Wheelbase	109.8 in
Curb weight	3856 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.6 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	22 / 29 / 25 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-40 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.4 qt
Brake Fluid	Dot 4
Engine Oil	5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	6.0 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs

Diesel Engines: 84 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	103 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Rear: 26.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 148.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque	Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.063; Rear: .394

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Lower vehicle and tighten an additional 180°

148 ft. lbs

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Lower vehicle and tighten an additional 180°

148 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.

44 ft. lbs

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; spark plugs every 80,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
At 40,000 mi	Sunroof Assembly (lubricate)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Hood Hinge (lubricate)
Every 60,000 mi	Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
Every 80,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)

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 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB top in one area — the electrical system, 22 of 185 reports (12%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the electrical system are also the target of recall 18V-824 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 6 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system 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.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

690

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

185

Owner complaints

6 involved a crash · 1 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 185 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System22

Unknown Or Other21

Engine13

Forward Collision Avoidance13

Service Brakes10

Power Train8

Suspension6

Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V241000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 27/03/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The tire information label contains inaccurate tire dimension and inflation pressure specifications. As such, these vehicles… Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen…

18V824000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 26/11/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 690 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TT 10-18-02_2	2026-06-18	Engine	Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_3	2026-06-18	Engine	Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
V6919012010479_17	2026-06-11	Air Bags	Inquiries
V1719012012855_81	2026-06-04	Engine	Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
V0026012081638_1	2026-05-19	Unknown Or Other	Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage

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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Vehicles taking 6.0 qt Engine oil filter 06L115562B Engine air filter 5Q0129620B Spark plug 06K905601K Battery 000915089C

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Tiguan LWB take?

6.0 qt of 5W-40, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Tiguan LWB have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Tiguan LWB get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpg.