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2007 Volkswagen Passat Sedan

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Passat Sedan.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2007 Volkswagen Passat Sedan is a passenger car that requires 4.4 quarts of engine oil within a viscosity range spanning 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 formulations, specifications that reflect its German-engineered design priorities. Across the model year, this generation accumulated 273 total owner complaints, with Air Bags emerging as the primary concern among reported issues. The vehicle was subject to 7 recalls during this production cycle, a figure that positions this model year as notably problematic within the Passat's longitudinal reliability record—a pattern that prospective researchers should weigh carefully when evaluating long-term ownership costs and durability expectations for this generation.

Model year2012 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.4 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40OEM · verified

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 480 CCA battery, OE oil filter 066115111A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 480 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	066115111A alt 06D115562
Engine air filter	06F133843A alt 1K0129620
Fuel filter	3C0919679A alt 3C0919679D
Spark plug	06H905601A alt 101905622
Battery	000915089BE alt 000915105AF
Front wiper blades	3C1998002
Serpentine belt	022145933AP alt 06F260849L
Thermostat	03H121113D alt 06B121119C
Cabin air filter	1K1819669 alt 1K0819644B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	188.2 in
Overall width	71.7 in
Overall height	57.9 in
Wheelbase	106.7 in
Curb weight	3305 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	59/41

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.4 qt of 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.4-7.6
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.7 Pints
Engine Coolant	USE G012ABG-A1 COOLANT
Engine Oil	0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	4.4 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.3 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	96 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	15.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.26-1.37 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	Models w/Delphi or Sanden compressor, 3.38-4.05; models w/Denso compressor, 4.38-5.06; models w/Zexel compressor, 3.71-4.38. oz
Optional BCI Group Number	48
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	640 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	47

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	58.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	87.0 psi
Residual Pressure	43.5 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	81.0 psi
Residual Pressure	58.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	0.5-5.0 ohms
Injector Primary Resistance	0.5-5.0 ohms
Engine Compression	145

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH FN 3
Torque Caliper to Bracket	18 ft-lbs / 26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	148 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.276; Rear: 0.276 specification
Brake Application	WITH FN 3
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.984 in / 1.181 in / 0.472 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.984 in / 1.181 in / 0.472 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.866 in / 1.063 in / 0.394 in / 0.787 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

6 ft. lbs

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45

4 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

29 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

29 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7 ft. lbs., step 2: 90

7 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

74 ft. lbs., step 2: 180

74 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	29.5 ft. lbs.	29.5 ft. lbs
2	turn 90 degrees	90 degrees
3	turn 90 degrees; Do not re-use bolts.	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	11 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
3	turn 180

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180

22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

At 5,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 5,000 mi	Brake System (inspect)
Every 10,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Neutral Safety Switch (test) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 20,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Final Drive (inspect fluid level) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 80,000 mi	Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Sedan dominate in one area — the air bags, 91 of 273 reports (33%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the air bags are also the target of recalls 18V-247 and 18V-148 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming they were actually performed. 4 of the reports describe a crash and 6 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

580

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

273

Owner complaints

4 involved a crash · 6 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 273 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags91

Engine & Engine Cooling25

Fuel/Propulsion System17

Engine13

Steering10

Electrical System8

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System6

Power Train6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V247000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 18/04/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat sedan and wagon vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners…

18V148000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 06/03/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 580 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
V171901201285565	2023-08-21	Engine And Engine Cooling	Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
V171901201285562	2023-05-30	Engine And Engine Cooling	Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V171901201285560	2023-04-24	Engine And Engine Cooling	Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
TRMDMV_MA_VW	2023-03-13	Air Bags	In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag…
TRMDMV_NM_VW	2023-03-13	Air Bags	In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 47 battery Vehicles taking 4.4 qt Engine oil filter 066115111A Engine air filter 06F133843A Fuel filter 3C0919679A Spark plug 06H905601A

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Passat Sedan take?

4.4 qt of 0W-40, 5W-30 OR 5W-40 MEETING VW SPECIFICATION 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Passat Sedan have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.