2012 Bentley Mulsanne
Vehicle Specs & Maintenance Data
The 2012 Bentley Mulsanne maintenance specs on this page cover the key fluids, torque values, and wear items you need for routine service. Use these numbers as a quick reference when performing oil changes, tire rotations, brake jobs, and other scheduled maintenance on your Bentley Mulsanne.
For oil changes, the 2012 Bentley Mulsanne takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic motor oil with a capacity of 8.5 quarts. Brake fluid type is DOT 4, the recommended coolant is G13 (Purple, phosphate-free), and transmission fluid is VW G 055 025 A2. Always use the manufacturer-recommended fluids to maintain warranty coverage and engine longevity.
When mounting wheels on the Bentley Mulsanne, torque the lug nuts to 133 ft-lbs using a calibrated torque wrench. Over- or under-torquing can lead to warped brake rotors or loose wheels. Re-torque after 50 to 100 miles on newly installed wheels.
There is 1 NHTSA safety recall on file for the 2012 Bentley Mulsanne. Check the Recalls tab below for full details.
Specifications on this page are compiled from multiple publicly available sources including manufacturer documentation, NHTSA data, and automotive databases. Always cross-reference with your owner's manual or official factory documentation before purchasing parts or performing any service.
The 2012 Bentley Mulsanne uses 5W-30 Full Synthetic motor oil (8.5 qt capacity), requires lug nuts torqued to 133 ft-lbs, takes DOT 4 brake fluid.
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1 NHTSA safety recall for the 2012 Bentley Mulsanne. Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Bentley Mulsanne vehicles. In the event of a crash, the rear seat belt anchor may detach from the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
In the event of a crash, if the rear seat belt buckle detaches, the seat occupant would have an increased risk of injury.
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will improve the strength of the rear seat belt mounting by adding an additional reinforcement panel to the body structure, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Bentley Customer Service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE 19/01.