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The short version
- The 2013 VW Jetta wheel bearing rear hub is 512319, documented for 2013 through 2017 across every engine and trim.
- 2011, 2012, and 2018 rear hubs are not documented, so match the old part or the VIN.
- 512319 is the same rear number the previous Mk5 Jetta used before it.
- The front never gets a catalog row this generation. Front bearings are always ordered by VIN or matched to the old part.
2011 through 2018 covers a Jetta generation with one documented number and two undocumented ends. The rear hub, 512319, holds the middle years together, while 2011, 2012, and 2018 fall outside the catalog rows.
The core numbers
The 2013 VW Jetta wheel bearing rear number is 512319, and the catalogs carry it for 2013 through 2017. That span includes the 1.8L rows from 2014 to 2015, the 2.0L rows from 2013 to 2015, and every engine from 2016 to 2017.
The front has no documented row at any point in this generation. Order by VIN, or match the part already on the car.
VW Jetta wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-2017 | Rear hub, all engines and trims | 512319 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2011-2018 VW Jetta: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. Other years live on the main VW Jetta wheel bearing page.
The documented rear number, 512319, is the same one the previous Mk5 Jetta used, but the run here has holes at both ends. 2011 and 2012 sit before the documented span, and 2018 sits just after it.
For those three model years, match the number on the old part or confirm by VIN. Do not assume 512319 without checking, even though it is the closest reference.
Year by year
2011 and 2012 predate the documented rows. Match the old part or the VIN, using 512319 as the reference point rather than an assumed fit.
2013 through 2017 is the documented stretch. The 2013 VW Jetta wheel bearing rear hub is 512319 across the 1.8L and 2.0L rows, then across every engine from 2016 on.
2018 falls outside the documented span again. Match the old part or the VIN, the same as 2011 and 2012.
The front has no catalog row in any of these eight years. It is always a VIN or match job, start to finish.
Mk6, and a number that carries over
This generation covers the Jetta built from 2011 through 2018, following the Mk5 covered on the 2006-2010 Jetta wheel bearing page. The rear hub carries forward unchanged, still 512319 on both bodies.
The earlier 1999-2005 Jetta wheel bearing page covers the Mk4, where the Jetta still used a press-in front bearing rather than a bolt-on hub.
Diagnosing a Jetta wheel bearing
- Listen for the sound. A failing wheel bearing produces a growl or hum that changes with speed and cornering. See wheel bearing noise on turns.
- Rule out the tires. Cupped or uneven tread can mimic a bearing drone closely. Check tire noise versus wheel bearing noise first.
- Check for play at the hub. With the wheel off the ground, rock it at 12 and 6 o’clock. Play at the hub points to the bearing.
- Watch the dash for warning lights. A failing hub can trip the ABS system. See bad bearing and ABS light for that connection.
- Pull the old part before ordering a front. A 2013 VW Jetta wheel bearing front has no documented number, so match it exactly or confirm the fit by VIN.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2013 VW Jetta use?
A 2013 VW Jetta wheel bearing order uses rear hub 512319, documented across every engine and trim that year. The front has no catalog number, so order it by VIN or match the old part.
What wheel bearing does a 2018 VW Jetta use?
Neither end is documented for 2018. Match the old part or confirm by VIN, using the earlier 512319 rear as the closest reference.
Why is the front wheel bearing never listed for this generation?
The catalogs simply carry no front row across 2011 to 2018. Order the front by VIN or match the old part every time.
Is the rear hub the same as the previous Jetta generation?
Yes. 512319 is the same rear number documented on the 2006-2010 Mk5 Jetta, carried forward into this body without a change.
Do 2011 and 2012 Jettas use the same rear hub as 2013?
Not documented. 2011 and 2012 sit before the catalog rows start, so match the old part or the VIN rather than assuming 512319 applies.