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Oil Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs TSBs The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle takes 5W-40 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 4.5 quarts (filter included). Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: May 3, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Always use 5W-40 Full Synthetic as specified by Volkswagen — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Technical Service Bulletins854 All categories ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE SEATS STRUCTURE STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS EQUIPMENT ENGINE STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL EXTERIOR LIGHTING STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM STRUCTURE:BODY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY AIR BAGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS STEERING SUSPENSION VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL POWER TRAIN VISIBILITY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS UNKNOWN OR OTHER FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SERVICE BRAKES BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) SUSPENSION:FRONT VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BE POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH WHEELS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) TIRES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:MODULE (ACCM) LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER PARKING BRAKE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS VISIBILITY/WIPER STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK BACK OVER PREVENTION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
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