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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2012 Volkswagen Passat 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 11 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 Passat 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 recalls11 12V146000
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PASSAT VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 1, 2011. DURING ASSEMBLY, THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DIESEL FUEL FILTER ELEMENT THAT MAY NOT SEAL CORRECTLY.
14V125000
Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Passat vehicles manufactured January 2011 through November 2012. In the affected vehicles, the low beam headlight bulb may become loose and lose electrical contact.
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.
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Technical Service Bulletins1186 All categories ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) AIR BAGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL ENGINE EXTERIOR LIGHTING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN STEERING SEAT BELTS:FRONT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP EQUIPMENT LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH POWER TRAIN ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WHEELS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER SUSPENSION SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR STRUCTURE STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR BACK OVER PREVENTION VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK STRUCTURE:BODY BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY TIRES SEATS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE LIGHTING STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD VISIBILITY/WIPER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT 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 VISIBILITY SERVICE BRAKES PARKING BRAKE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP SUSPENSION:FRONT STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT SEAT BELTS LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS AIR BAGS:FRONTAL VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP INTERIOR LIGHTING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
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SVM clarification based on kessy equipment
TB-37-11-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 2011-11-22
VOLKSWAGEN: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE BRACKET UNDER THE HOOD HAD THE SHIFTER CABLE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. *PE
SA-72D9 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST 2012-01-24
VOLKSWAGEN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE TABS, FOR SEAT ADJUSTMENT RANGE FORE OR AFT, ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT TRACK ARE MISSING. VISUAL INSPECTION FOR MISSING TABS AND INSTALLATION, BY DEALERS, IF TABS ARE MISSING FROM PASSENGER SEAT TRACKS. *PE
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