Volkswagen Sharan - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the VW Sharan

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the VW Sharan, for which Volkswagen has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your VW Sharan. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your VW Sharan have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN
Tip: Reliability of the VW Sharan

Latest Sharan’s Issues in the EU

All Sharan’s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

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Latest Sharan’s Issues in the UK

VW SHARAN (2015) – THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT CONDENSER
on 05/11/2019
VW SHARAN (06/01/2015 – 17/12/2015) RECALL: Problem description: A condenser in the airbag control unit may fail.
VW SHARAN – WINDSCREEN WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL
on 04/08/2018
VW SHARAN ( 06/11/2001 – 26/11/2001) DEFECT: The windscreen wiper motor may cease to work because of an electrical software fault.
VW SHARAN – FREEZING OF DOOR LOCKS
on 04/08/2018
VW SHARAN ( 01/04/1995 – 31/01/1996) DEFECT: Rainwater may accumulate in the front door latch mechanism and whilst in a frozen condition may inhibit […]