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Volkswagen Sharan safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Volkswagen Sharan since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Volkswagen Sharan. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
10 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 10 launched 1997 to 2025
  • Most recent 22 August 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/357
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 6 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2018 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Volkswagen Sharan?

Not every Volkswagen Sharan is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Volkswagen Sharan recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1997 to 2026

2018 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Volkswagen Sharan safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’97 1
’98 0
’99 0
’00 0
’01 0
’02 1
’03 0
’04 0
’05 1
’06 1
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 1
’17 0
’18 2
’19 1
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 1
’24 0
’25 1
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Volkswagen Sharan recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

Takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement

Launched 22 August 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/357 Manufacturer ref. DS69

Defect
Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Our information shows your vehicle was originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Issue: The front airbag in your VW vehicle contains an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. Risk: If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
Remedy
The front airbag must be replaced. Immediate Action Required: Stop driving your vehicle immediately. Contact the Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM to arrange your recall service.
Vehicles affected
44 Sharan vehicles
Built
14 Jul 2011 to 10 Feb 2015

2023 1 recall

2019 1 recall

A condenser may fail in the airbag control unit

Launched 5 November 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/378 Manufacturer ref. 69Z5

Defect
A condenser in the airbag control unit may fail.
Remedy
The software of the airbag control unit must be updated.
Vehicles affected
17,988 across everything the recall covers
Built
6 Jan 2015 to 17 Dec 2015

2018 2 recalls

Starter motor may malfunction and overheat

Launched 7 March 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/062 Manufacturer ref. 27F9

Defect
On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
Vehicles affected
16,625 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2011 to 30 Nov 2011

Passenger airbag may not deploy as intended

Launched 29 January 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/034 Manufacturer ref. 69S9

Defect
A connection between the detonator and generator in the front passenger airbag module may not be correctly welded. Therefore the airbag may not be triggered in the event of a collision.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag module.
Vehicles affected
32 across everything the recall covers
Built
13 Sept 2016 to 2 Nov 2016
Also covers

2016 1 recall

Side airbag gas generator canister may fail

Launched 6 April 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/065 Manufacturer ref. 69L9

Defect
For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
38 across everything the recall covers
Built
23 Jan 2015 to 28 Jan 2015
Also covers

2006 1 recall

Twin-mass flywheel may fail and result in a vehicle fire

Launched 2 June 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/058 Manufacturer ref. 13C3

Defect
It has been advised that the twin-mass flywheel can become damaged because of poor internal installation. This can result in a failure of the twin-mass flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the twin-mass flywheel replaced.
Vehicles affected
1,521 Sharan vehicles
Built
1 Nov 2002 to 31 Aug 2003

2005 1 recall

Bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break

Launched 3 March 2005 DVSA recall R/2004/211 Manufacturer ref. 20K9

Defect
It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
49,701 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004

2002 1 recall

Windscreen wiper motor may fail

Launched 20 May 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/036 Manufacturer ref. 92A3

Defect
The windscreen wiper motor may cease to work because of an electrical software fault.
Remedy
Replace the windscreen wiper motor of all affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
235 Sharan vehicles
Built
6 Nov 2001 to 26 Nov 2001

1997 1 recall

Freezing of door locks

Launched 30 January 1997 DVSA recall R/1996/106

Defect
Rainwater may accumulate in the front door latch mechanism and whilst in a frozen condition may inhibit correct operation of the latches.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles and protect/lubricate the front door latch mechanisms with a special water repellent grease
Vehicles affected
869 Sharan vehicles
Built
1 Apr 1995 to 31 Jan 1996

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 10 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Volkswagen Sharan. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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