VW Sharan II (2010-2022): known problems and buying guide

Below average for its age; check the airbag recall work, the sliding doors and the suspension before you buy.

Updated 26 October 2026

All versions

Variant	Running cost per month	Median price	Listings	Fuel	Engine codes	Gearbox	Production years
2.0 TDI, 150 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch	€552	€16,400	159	Diesel	DLT	Automatic (dual-clutch) (6)	2015–2020
1.4 TSI, 150 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch	€574	€22,990	138	Petrol	DJK	Automatic (dual-clutch) (6)	2015–2022
2.0 TDI, 184 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch Research	€503	€16,990	134	Diesel	DFM	Automatic (dual-clutch) (6)	2015–2018
2.0 TDI, 184 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch, all-wheel drive Research	€524	€16,990	134	Diesel	DFM	Automatic (dual-clutch) (7)	2016–2018
2.0 TDI, 150 PS, 6-speed manual	€535	€15,700	127	Diesel	DLT	Manual (6)	2015–2020
2.0 TDI, 150 PS, 6-speed manual, all-wheel drive	€514	€15,700	127	Diesel	DLT	Manual (6)	2015–2019
1.4 TSI, 150 PS, 6-speed manual	€555	€18,990	79	Petrol	DJK	Manual (6)	2015–2022

Years: built 2010 to 2022. The facelift came in 2015.
Main faults: airbag gas generator recalls, sliding door motors, suspension wear and fast brake wear from the car's weight.
Reliability: 2/5, because TÜV finds about twice the average share of major faults at four to five years old and above-average shares at every age, and sliding door repairs are costly.
DIY: 2/5, because suspension and sliding door repairs need a workshop. The buyer checks need no tools unless marked.
Prefer: a car with airbag recall work on record and a full service book.
Avoid: a car with no proof of airbag recall work, or sliding doors that fail the switch test.

1.4 TSI EA111 (CAV, CTH): the 2010 to 2015 twincharger petrol. Timing chain stretch on early TSI petrols is also reported by two sites. See the 1.4 TSI EA111 guide.
1.4 TSI EA211 (CZD, CZE): the 2015 on petrol. The sources name no Sharan-specific fault for this engine. See the 1.4 TSI EA211 guide.
2.0 TSI EA888 (CCZ, DED): 200 PS from 2010 to 2015 and 220 PS from 2015. The sources do not name this engine separately. See the 2.0 TSI EA888 guide.
2.0 TDI EA189 (CFF, CFG): the 2010 to 2015 diesels at 115 to 170 PS. Euro 5 units need the emissions software update (see Recalls). EGR valve coking is named for the 2.0 TDI. See the 2.0 TDI EA189 guide.
2.0 TDI EA288 (DFM): the 2015 on diesels at 115 to 184 PS. See the 2.0 TDI EA288 guide.
Automatic DSG (6-speed DQ250, 7-speed): no Sharan-specific DSG fault is named by two sources, so no gearbox guide is linked.

Issue	Affects	Typical km	Repair cost
Airbag gas generator recalls	Passenger airbag, model year 2017 (Austria, ÖAMTC); side airbags built 23-28 January 2015 (Auto Express)	Not stated; a production fault	No confirmed price
Sliding door motors and control unit	Sharan and Alhambra twin; 2016 and 2017 cases	Not stated	No confirmed price
Suspension wear	All years; often from four to five years old	Not stated	No confirmed price
Brake discs and pads	All; faster wear at high mileage	Not stated	No confirmed price
Rust on door seams and tailgate	All years named	Not stated	No confirmed price
Headlights and indicators	All years; low beam out of aim from two to five years old	Not stated	No confirmed price
Electrics and infotainment	Post-2015 cars; sat nav, Bluetooth and automatic lights	Not stated	No confirmed price

Sliding doors. Open and close each sliding door by its switch and by hand. Test the B-pillar buttons and the central locking. A door that will not open, or a door control unit fault, can mean a motor, control unit or cable job, which is costly. Needs a scanner to read the door control unit fault codes.
Suspension. Push down each corner and let go. The car should settle after one bounce. On a test drive, listen for knocks over bumps and noise when turning on the spot. These point to worn wishbone bearings, tie rods or dampers. No tools needed.
Rust. Check the tailgate edges, the door seams and the lower edges of the doors for bubbling paint and rust. No tools needed.
Airbag recalls. Ask a VW dealer to check the VIN for airbag campaigns. A car with open airbag work may not deploy its airbag in a crash. No tools needed.
Brakes. Look through the wheels at the discs and pads. Heavy use wears them fast. Ask for the brake history. No tools needed.
Headlights. Check the low beam aim, cloudy lenses and both indicators. A fault may need height adjustment or new headlights. No tools needed.
Electrics and infotainment. Test the sat nav, Bluetooth pairing and the automatic lights in daylight. Light faults may need dealer recalibration with diagnostic equipment. Needs a scanner for the light recalibration.

Operational	€222
Workshop	€142
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)	€178
Total per month	€542
New-car depreciation (not included)	€83

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

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