Currently 5101 Recalls

Reliability of the Volkswagen Sharan

Last update 16. 02. 2024

The ADAC breakdown statistics determine which Volkswagen models are the most reliable and which have broken down most – a good help when buying a used Volkswagen Sharan.

In the statistics for 2023, all the breakdowns for which the German Yellow Angels had to move out in 2022 were recorded and evaluated. There is enough data available that gives an objective picture of the reliability of the Volkswagen Sharan.

Volkswagen Sharan Reliability

Breakdowns in the 2022 calendar year

EZ 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
index 3,7 6,0 11,8 12,8 23,9 28,4 26,7 30,9


Breakdowns in the 2020 calendar year

EZ 2011 EZ 2012 EZ 2013 EZ 2014 EZ 2015 EZ 2016 EZ 2017 EZ 2018
35,1 32,8 32,5 38,3 24,9 15,3 9,7 8,1

Breakdowns in the 2019 calendar year

EZ 2010 EZ 2011 EZ 2012 EZ 2013 EZ 2014 EZ 2015 EZ 2016 EZ 2017
39 27,1 40,6 36,2 19 10,1 12,1

Legend: Number of breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles registered (= breakdown index) by year of first registration (EZ)

Common Breakdowns

  • Exhaust gas recirculation (2011-2013)
  • Starter (2011)
  • Battery (2011, 2013-2017)

Source: ADAC

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Recent Sharan Recalls

20/09/2024
The propellant can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations. In the event of an accident in which the front air...
20/09/2019
As a result of a production error, a capacitor in the airbag control unit may fail. In rare instances, the control unit may interp...
04/03/2018
A spring in the starter motor’s magnetic switch was incorrectly installed. The starter motor may overheat, which could lead ...
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