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2012 VOLKSWAGEN Passat FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Safety Recalls

Critical #12V146000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
OVER TIME, OR AFTER CERTAIN DRIVING DISTANCES, THESE VEHICLES ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FUEL LEAKAGE. LEAKING FUEL, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.
Free Fix
VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIESEL FUEL FILTER ELEMENTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
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Other VOLKSWAGEN Passat 2012 Recalls

AIR BAGS
5 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 recall

Other VOLKSWAGEN Passat Years

2021
1 recall
2020
3 recalls
2019
1 recall
2018
4 recalls
2017
7 recalls
2016
5 recalls
2015
7 recalls
2014
10 recalls
2013
9 recalls
2010
4 recalls
2009
4 recalls
2008
4 recalls
2007
7 recalls
2006
7 recalls
2005
4 recalls
2004
4 recalls
2003
7 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
5 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2012 VOLKSWAGEN Passat safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL recall for the 2012 VOLKSWAGEN Passat? (Campaign #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. OVER TIME, OR AFTER CERTAIN DRIVING DISTANCES, THESE VEHICLES ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FUEL LEAKAGE. LEAKING FUEL, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE. VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIESEL FUEL FILTER ELEMENTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.