Vehicle recall 12V146000 · April 5, 2012
2012 Volkswagen Passat
During assembly, these vehicles were built with a diesel fuel filter element that may not seal correctly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Volkswagens safety recall number is 20R7/W3.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V146000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 5, 2012
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20R7/W3
- Owner notification
- April 27, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 153
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, diesel
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Passat (2012): 2012
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