Used Volkswagen Sharan Airbag

The Volkswagen Sharan has two main generations: the first generation ran from 1995 to 2010, and the second generation from 2010 onwards. Knowing which generation your car belongs to is the most important step when sourcing a used airbag, as parts between generations are not interchangeable. When contacting a breaker on FindApart, always quote your registration so they can confirm the exact generation and facelift variant of your vehicle.

These two years sit in different generations — the 2009 is a first-generation Sharan, while the 2011 is a second-generation model — so the airbags are not the same and will not interchange. Even if a part looks physically similar, the SRS systems between generations differ significantly. Confirm all cross-generation compatibility directly with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.

Trim level can matter for the Sharan because seat style and interior specification varied across the range, and some airbags — particularly side or curtain airbags — are integrated into the seats or headlining in a trim-specific way. If you are replacing a seat-mounted side airbag, make sure the breaker matches the trim level as closely as possible to your own car. For steering wheel or dashboard airbags, trim differences are less likely to cause a fitment problem, but always confirm with the breaker against your registration.

Yes — side airbags, curtain airbags, and seat-mounted airbags are handed, meaning the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) are different parts and must be matched correctly. When requesting a quote through FindApart, clearly state which side you need so the breaker can supply the correct unit. Steering wheel airbags are not sided, but all other airbag locations should be specified by position.

Airbags are safety-critical components and are single-use — once deployed they cannot be reset and reused. Professional fitting by a qualified technician is strongly recommended, as incorrect installation can cause the airbag to fail to deploy in a collision or to deploy unexpectedly, both of which are extremely dangerous. We would always advise having any used airbag fitted and the SRS system checked by a professional garage after installation.

Yes — as well as the year, you should provide your full registration number, the specific airbag location you need (steering wheel, dashboard, seat, curtain, etc.), and the side (NS or OS) where relevant. Airbag module compatibility with your specific SRS control unit is something you must confirm with the breaker against your registration, as this can vary even within the same generation. Providing as much detail as possible upfront helps breakers on FindApart give you an accurate and reliable quote.