Volkswagen Tiguan Battery: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

A genuine, well-documented VW Group requirement: the Tiguan's replacement battery needs to be "coded" to the car's Gateway module — here's what that actually involves.

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OEM Part Number: Type 096

Accuracy note: The Tiguan Mk1 (2007–2016) takes a 278 mm type 096 standard (74Ah / 680A) on cars without stop-start and a 096 EFB or AGM (70Ah / 760A) on BlueMotion Technology stop-start versions. The Mk2 (2016 on) is listed with a 242 mm type 027 EFB (60–65Ah / 600–640A) on the 1.5 TSI and a 096 EFB or AGM (70Ah / 760A) on the 2.0 TSI and 2.0 TDI; the eHybrid has a 12V auxiliary. Code the new battery after fitting. Check the three-digit type code, Ah and CCA printed on the battery you are removing before ordering — this model was built in more than one size. Stop-start cars must have an EFB or AGM battery, never a standard one.

Mk1, 1.4 TSI / 2.0 TSI / 2.0 TDI without stop-start	Type 096 standard (74Ah / 680A). Aftermarket: Yuasa YBX3096 (76Ah / 680A); Varta E11 / E39; Bosch S4 008
Mk1, 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Technology stop-start	Type 096 EFB or AGM (70Ah / 760A). Aftermarket: Yuasa YBX7096 EFB (75Ah / 700A) or YBX9096 AGM (70Ah / 760A); Varta N70 EFB / A7 AGM; Bosch S4E 081 / S5A 080
Mk2, 1.4 TSI / 1.5 TSI 130 / 150 stop-start	Type 027 EFB (60–65Ah / 600–640A, Varta N60 / Bosch S4E 051) — some cars 096 EFB (70Ah / 760A). Aftermarket: Yuasa YBX7027 EFB (65Ah / 600A) or YBX9027 AGM (60Ah / 640A); Varta N60 EFB / A8 AGM; Bosch S4E 051 / S5A 050
Mk2, 2.0 TSI / 2.0 TDI 150 / 190 / 240 stop-start	Type 096 EFB or AGM (70Ah / 760A). Aftermarket: Yuasa YBX7096 EFB (75Ah / 700A) or YBX9096 AGM (70Ah / 760A); Varta N70 EFB / A7 AGM; Bosch S4E 081 / S5A 080
Mk2 eHybrid (2020 on)	12V auxiliary battery — confirm via VIN

Confirmed: The Tiguan Genuinely Needs the Battery "Coded" After Replacement — Volkswagen Tiguan Battery

This is worth understanding before assuming a simple swap is the end of the job: VW Group vehicles with a Battery Management System (essentially any model with stop-start) need the new battery's details — capacity, chemistry, and serial number — registered to the car's Gateway module, a process usually called battery coding or registration. Skip this, and the car's charging strategy keeps assuming the old, worn battery is still fitted, which can lead to overcharging or undercharging the new one and shortening its life prematurely. This can genuinely be done with widely available aftermarket tools like VCDS or OBDeleven, not exclusively at a VW dealer with their ODIS system — worth knowing if you're comparing quotes or considering doing it yourself.

A genuinely useful, specific detail: the coding process reads a Part Number, Vendor Code, and Serial Number printed on the battery's own label — budget or generic aftermarket batteries sometimes lack a valid one of these, which can cause the coding process to fail outright. If a battery's exact new part number is rejected during coding, using the original (pre-supersession) part number instead sometimes resolves it. Genuinely worth choosing a battery from a reputable supplier with proper VAG-compatible labelling rather than the cheapest generic option specifically for this reason.

Volkswagen Tiguan Battery: The Part Everyone Blames First, Not Always Correctly

On the Volkswagen Tiguan, no single component gets blamed for a no-start more than the battery, and often that blame is justified, making it a sensible first check. But it isn't the whole story every time, so it's worth confirming before spending on a replacement that might not actually fix anything.

Volkswagen Tiguan Battery: Watch: Replacing It

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Volkswagen Tiguan Battery reference plate

Before you buy: battery size, capacity and type (standard vs AGM/EFB for stop-start systems) vary by trim and engine. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Volkswagen Tiguan Battery: What It Does

Whenever the Volkswagen Tiguan's engine isn't turning, the 12V battery is what keeps electrical systems running and handles the next start. That workload is much higher on stop-start versions, given how often the engine switches off and restarts, which is exactly why they call for an AGM or EFB battery rather than a standard type.

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Volkswagen Tiguan Battery: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Battery Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and matching the right technology (standard, EFB, AGM) when buying aftermarket.

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