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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2012 Volkswagen Golf takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 5.7 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 19mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 30 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the VW 06J115403Q, with 4 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 6 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf Torque your drain plug to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (VW 06J115403Q) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-30 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.
Safety recalls6 11V490000
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 AUDI A3 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L TDI COMMON RAIL DIESEL ENGINE/CLEAN DIESEL ENGINE. THE FUEL INJECTION PULSES COULD COINCIDE WITH THE NATURAL FREQUENCY OF THE INJECTOR LINE #2, IN SPECIFIC LOAD AND RPM CONDITIONS. THIS RESONANCE CREATES ADDITIONAL STRESS IN THE FUEL LINE.
15V483000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
16V078000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
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Technical Service Bulletins1020 All categories EQUIPMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE ENGINE AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING AIR BAGS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TIRES EXTERIOR LIGHTING FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) WHEELS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL POWER TRAIN VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER STRUCTURE:BODY EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL STRUCTURE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:SOFTWARE STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS SEATS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SEAT BELTS SUSPENSION LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL VISIBILITY/WIPER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:MODULE (ACCM) LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER SERVICE BRAKES PARKING BRAKE SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT BACK OVER PREVENTION FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
DCcampreminder EQUIPMENT 2019-05-06
Campaign Reminder Communication. Also includes: 1998-2004 Beetle, 2003-2004 Beetle Convertible, 2019 Beetle Convertible, 1994-2004 Eurovan, 1994-2004 Golf, 1994-2004 Jetta, 2001-2004 Jetta Wagon, 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB, 1994-2004 Passat, 1994-2004 Passat Wagon, 2004 Phaeton, 2013-2016 Jetta Hybrid, 2004 R32 and 1995-2006 Cabrio.
TB-21-11-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 2011-11-16
VOLKSWAGEN: IN SOME VEHICLES, THE WARNING LIGHT FOR ENGINE MAY BE ON AND THE ENGINE POWER HAS FAILED. *PE
TB-37-12-02 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2012-01-12
VOLKSWAGEN: WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 TO 65MPH, A WHINNING OR WHISTLE NOISE IS HEARD. THE SHIFTER CABLE MAY TRANSMIT NOISE, WHICH MAY COME FROM TRANSMISSION COUNTER GEAR, INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *PE
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