Volkswagen Amarok Cylinder Head Replacement Parts

The Amarok has been available in the UK in its first generation (2010–2020) and second generation (2023–present), so a 2012 and a 2014 are both first-generation trucks — but the critical factor is the engine code, not the year. If both vehicles share the same engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check), the head is far more likely to be compatible, but ancillary and mounting details can change mid-production even within the same engine family, so always confirm the specific code with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.

The first-generation Amarok ran from 2010 to 2020, and the second generation launched in 2023, and these generations use entirely different engine families, so a cylinder head from one will not simply cross over to the other. Engine codes between generations are not interchangeable, and the breaker will need your exact engine code to supply the correct head — a VIN check is the quickest way to confirm yours.

Trim level makes no difference to cylinder head fitment on the Amarok — Trendline, Highline, Aventura, and any other trim all use the same mechanical components for a given engine code. What matters entirely is the engine code stamped on your block, not the badge on the tailgate, so supply the breaker with your engine code and ignore the trim designation when sourcing this part.

The first-generation Amarok received a significant update around 2016–2017, which introduced revised engine options including the V6 TDI alongside the existing four-cylinder units, so the model year alone is not enough information to guarantee a match. The engine code on your V5 is the definitive guide — confirm it with the breaker, who can cross-reference it against the donor vehicle's code to check compatibility.

Gearbox type does not directly affect cylinder head fitment — the head is part of the engine, not the transmission, so whether your Amarok has a manual or automatic gearbox is not relevant to this part. The engine code remains the single most important detail to supply to the breaker, along with fuel type, to make sure the head matches your specific unit.

Volkswagen's 2.0 TDI engine family is used across multiple platforms, and while engine codes can sometimes overlap between models, cylinder heads can vary in porting, injector positions, and ancillary fittings even between vehicles sharing a code designation. Always give the breaker both your Amarok's engine code and its registration so they can compare it against the donor vehicle — never assume a head from a Transporter, Touareg, or any other VW will fit without that check.