Volkswagen Sharan Recall R/1996/106: Freezing Of Door Locks, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 30 Jan 1997
- Launched
- 869
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/106
- DVSA reference
Volkswagen recalled Sharan vehicles built between 1 April 1995 and 31 January 1996. Rainwater may accumulate in the front door latch mechanism and whilst in a frozen condition may inhibit correct operation of the latches. The dealer will protect/lubricate the front door latch mechanisms with a special water repellent grease. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Rainwater may accumulate in the front door latch mechanism and whilst in a frozen condition may inhibit correct operation of the latches.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FREEZING OF DOOR LOCKS 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
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: freezing of door locks.
The Fix
The dealer will protect/lubricate the front door latch mechanisms with a special water repellent grease.
Are You Affected?
Sharan built between 1 April 1995 and 31 January 1996 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 869 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1996/106. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/1996/108 on 18 Dec 1996, for loss of tyre pressure. The one launched after it was R/1997/001 on 27 Feb 1997, for possible failure of headlamps. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 1997 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/106, launched 30 January 1997. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.