Volkswagen Sharan recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 10 safety recalls naming the Volkswagen Sharan, launched from 1997 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Volkswagen Sharan recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 10
- 1997 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 22 August 2025
- R/2025/357
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Volkswagen Sharan recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement
R/2025/357, launched 22 August 2025. Also covers the Beetle, Crafter, Eos, Fox, Golf, Passat, Polo, Transporter, Us Passat, XL1, up!
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.
Takata Front airbag
R/2023/178, launched 13 June 2023. Also covers the Beetle, Crafter, Eos, Fox, Golf, Passat, Polo, Tiguan, Transporter, Us Passat (A3), XL1 (6Z), up!
Defect: The function of the driver airbag inflators can degrade due to air and moisture ingress.
Remedy: Replace airbag
A CONDENSER MAY FAIL IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT
R/2019/378, launched 5 November 2019, 17,988 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Passat, Tiguan
Defect: A condenser in the airbag control unit may fail.
Remedy: The software of the airbag control unit must be updated.
STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT
R/2018/062, launched 7 March 2018, 16,625 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Beetle, Eos, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Scirocco, Tiguan, Touran
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.
PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
R/2018/034, launched 29 January 2018, 32 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Passat
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.
SIDE AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR CANISTER MAY FAIL
R/2016/065, launched 6 April 2016, 38 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Touran
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.
TWIN-MASS FLYWHEEL MAY FAIL AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE
R/2006/058, launched 2 June 2006, 1,521 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK
R/2004/211, launched 3 March 2005, 49,701 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Bora, Golf, Lupo, New Beetle, Passat, Polo, Touran
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.
WINDSCREEN WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL
R/2002/036, launched 20 May 2002, 235 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
FREEZING OF DOOR LOCKS
R/1996/106, launched 30 January 1997, 869 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Volkswagen Sharan, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Volkswagen dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.