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Oil Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs TSBs The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg 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 Bulletins754 All categories EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY ENGINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN PARKING BRAKE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP EQUIPMENT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE SUSPENSION STEERING WHEELS EXTERIOR LIGHTING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING STRUCTURE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL SEATS POWER TRAIN ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:MODULE (ACCM) LANE DEPARTURE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL SERVICE BRAKES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:HOSES/VALVES/SENSORS UNKNOWN OR OTHER COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM VISIBILITY/WIPER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT TRAILER HITCHES BACK OVER PREVENTION STRUCTURE:BODY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION 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:DELIVERY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM VISIBILITY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL AIR BAGS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SEAT BELTS
SAC-20R9 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2012-07-01
VOLKSWAGEN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR CUSTOMER LETTER. INFORMATION PACKAGES WILL BE PROVIDED REGARDING PROPER LABELS/STICKERS ON VEHICLES FOR USING DIESEL FUEL ONLY WITH TDI CLEAN DIESEL ENGINES. *PE
TB-15-12-01 ENGINE 2012-07-23
VOLKSWAGEN: ALL MODELS EXPERIENCE THE TIMING CHAIN SLIPPING, RATTLING NOISES OF THE ENGINE AFTER STARTING, AND ENGINE FAILS TO START. 2008-13 ALL MODELS. *PE
V201203 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL 2012-12-03
VOLKSWAGEN:EVAPORATIVE (EVAP) EMISSION SYSTEM, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DIAGNOSIS. REVISED PROCEDURE DEVELOPED TO TEST EVAP SYSTEM WITHOUT FUEL CAP. *JS
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