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The short version
- A 2012 VW Passat wheel bearing up front is 513253, and the rear is 512319, both stable through 2017.
- There is no 2011 US Passat model year, so the range simply restarts at 2012.
- Both numbers match the 2006-2010 car, but confirm each against the old part rather than assuming carryover.
- Neither position splits by trim or drivetrain across this generation.
VW skipped a model year on the US Passat, and the lineup jumps straight from 2010 to 2012. A 2012 VW Passat wheel bearing marks the start of this newer generation’s numbers.
Front and rear both settle on single numbers for the whole run.
Passat wheel bearing numbers
The front number, 513253, covers 2012 through 2017 with no split by trim or drivetrain.
The rear number, 512319, covers the same span. Neither position changes across this generation.
Passat wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 to 2017 | Front | 513253 check price |
| 2012 to 2017 | Rear | 512319 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2012-2017 VW Passat: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. Other years live on the main Passat wheel bearing page.
There is no 2011 US Passat model year, so this generation’s numbering starts at 2012. The front and rear numbers here match the older 2006-2010 Passat exactly.
Do not assume that overlap means automatic carryover on every car. Confirm each number against the old part before ordering.
Year by year
2012 through 2017 share the same two rows without a single change. A 2012 VW Passat wheel bearing uses 513253 up front and 512319 in the rear, and so does a 2017 model.
No drivetrain split appears on this generation’s rear listing, unlike the earlier 2006-2010 car. One rear number covers the whole span here.
Passat generations side by side
This newer body replaced the earlier Passat that ran from 2006 through 2010. That older car’s numbers live on the 2006-2010 Passat page.
The two generations happen to share both part numbers, front and rear. Still, match the old part on hand rather than assuming the overlap by memory.
A 2012 VW Passat wheel bearing buyer working from an older invoice should still read the number off the old part. The overlap between generations is a coincidence in the catalogs, not a guarantee for every build.
Diagnosing a Passat wheel bearing
- Listen for a hum. A worn wheel bearing tends to hum or growl, with the sound rising as speed increases.
- Check the sound in turns. Noise that changes in a corner often points to a bearing rather than a tire. See wheel bearing noise on turns for the pattern.
- Rule out tires first. Cupped or uneven tread can sound similar to a bad bearing. Compare with tire noise or wheel bearing before replacing parts.
- Watch the ABS light. A hub sensor fault can trip a code separate from the noise itself. Details sit on hub assembly ABS sensor.
- Rock the wheel. With the car raised, check for play at 12 and 6 o’clock to confirm bearing wear.
Common questions
What is the 2012 VW Passat wheel bearing part number in front?
It is 513253. That same number runs through the 2017 model year without a change.
Does a 2013 Passat use a different rear bearing than a 2012 model?
No. The rear number is 512319 for both years, and for every year through 2017.
Why is there no 2011 Passat on this page?
VW did not sell a 2011 model year Passat in the US market. The lineup goes straight from the 2006-2010 car to the 2012 model.
Do the 2012-2017 Passat numbers match the older 2006-2010 car?
Yes, both the front and rear numbers match. Confirm against the old part before ordering rather than assuming the match by memory.
Does drivetrain change the Passat wheel bearing on this generation?
No. Unlike the earlier 2006-2010 car, this generation uses one rear number regardless of drivetrain.