Volkswagen Sharan Recall R/2002/036: Windscreen Wiper Motor May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 20 May 2002
- Launched
- 235
- vehicles in the UK
- 92A3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Sharan vehicles built between 6 November 2001 and 26 November 2001. The windscreen wiper motor may cease to work because of an electrical software fault. The dealer will replace the windscreen wiper motor of all affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The windscreen wiper motor may cease to work because of an electrical software fault.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WINDSCREEN WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL 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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: windscreen wiper motor may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the windscreen wiper motor of all affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Sharan built between 6 November 2001 and 26 November 2001 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 235 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 campaign code 92A3 or the DVSA reference R/2002/036. 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?.
Related Recalls
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| Beetle, Crafter, EOS, FOX and 9 moreTakata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement | Stop driving | R/2025/357 | |
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| Beetle, EOS, Golf, Jetta and 5 moreStarter motor may malfunction and overheat | Urgent | R/2018/062 | |
| Passat CC, SharanPassenger airbag may not deploy as intended | Urgent | R/2018/034 | |
| Sharan, TouranSide airbag gas generator canister may fail | Urgent | R/2016/065 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2002/030 on 9 May 2002, for anti lock brake control unit concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/049 on 6 Jul 2002, for brake vacuum supply pipe concern. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/036, launched 20 May 2002. 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.