It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Volkswagen Sharan. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on a Volkswagen Sharan.
I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from the year 1996 until today.
You will also find information about which engines in Volkswagen Sharan that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.
When should the timing belt be changed on a Volkswagen Sharan?
The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Volkswagen Sharan.
Further down on this page you will find information about the intervals for different years and engines.
Also keep in mind that some motors have a timing chain. These usually do not need to be replaced.
If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.
Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.
Volkswagen Sharan Timing Belt Replacement Intervals
Below are some examples of different timing belt replacement intervals. Keep in mind that both years and mileage are important to keep track of.
Even if your car has not traveled many miles, a timing belt still needs to be replaced. The material in the timing belts gets worse with age even if you do not use your car very often.
If you do not find your year model or engine, you can often find the information in your instruction manual or by calling a workshop.
Here you will find information on timing belt replacement for other Volkswagen models.
Volkswagen Sharan 1996 – 2000
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Sharan between the years 1996 and 2000.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 1996 – 2000 | 115 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Sharan 1.8 T 1996 – 2000 | 150 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2.8 VR6 1996 – 2000 | 174 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2.8 VR6 syncro 1996 – 2000 | 174 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Sharan 1.9 TDI 1996 – 2000 | 90 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Sharan 1.9 TDI 1996 – 2000 | 110 hp | ? |
Volkswagen Sharan 2000 – 2005
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Sharan between the years 2000 and 2005.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 2000 – 2005 | 115 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Sharan 1.8 T 2000 – 2005 | 150 hp | 180 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2.8 V6 2000 – 2005 | 204 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2.8 V6 4Motion 2000 – 2005 | 204 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Sharan 1.9 TDI 2000 – 2005 | 115 hp | 60 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Sharan 1.9 TDI 4Motion 2000 – 2005 | 115 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Sharan 1.9 TDI 2000 – 2005 | 130 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
Volkswagen Sharan 2006 – 2010
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Sharan between the years 2006 and 2010.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 2006 – 2010 | 115 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Sharan 1.8 T 2006 – 2010 | 150 hp | 180 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2.8 V6 2006 – 2010 | 204 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Sharan 1.9 TDI 2006 – 2010 | 115 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI 2006 – 2010 | 140 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
Volkswagen Sharan 2011 – 2015
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Sharan between the years 2011 and 2015.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Sharan 1.4 TSI 2011 – 2015 | 150 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI 2011 – 2015 | 140 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI 4Motion 2011 – 2015 | 140 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI 2011 – 2015 | 170 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI 2011 – 2015 | 177 hp | ? |
Volkswagen Sharan 2016 –
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Sharan from the year 2016 until today.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Sharan 1.4 TSI 2016 – | 150 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TSI 2016 – | 220 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI 2016 – | 150 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI 4Motion 2016 – | 150 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI 4Motion 2016 – | 177 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI 2016 – | 184 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI 4Motion 2016 – | 184 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
Does a Volkswagen Sharan have a timing belt?
Yes, most Volkswagen Sharan engines have timing belts.
There are some engines that have a timing chain instead of a belt, but that is not very common in Volkswagen Sharan engines.
What happens if a timing belt breaks on a Volkswagen Sharan?
If the timing belt breaks on your Volkswagen Sharan, your car will be stranded. It does not matter if the belt comes off completely, or if some teeth come loose.
You can not drive the car anywhere before you fix it. Neither home or to the nearest workshop.
A broken timing belt means that your car must be towed or taken on a car transport from the site.