Volkswagen Sharan Wheel Hub Replacement Parts

The Sharan has two main generations: the first generation ran from 1995 to 2010 (sharing a platform with the SEAT Alhambra and Ford Galaxy), and the second generation ran from 2010 onwards, with a facelift around 2015. These two generations use different running gear and the wheel hubs are not interchangeable between them, so always make sure the breaker knows which generation your car belongs to before agreeing a price.

Both the 2013 and 2016 Sharan sit within the second generation (2010 onwards), with the facelift arriving around 2015, so there is a generation boundary between these two years to be aware of. The hub carrier and bearing dimensions can vary even within a generation if brake specifications changed at the facelift, so confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker rather than assuming a straight swap. Engine size can also influence brake and hub sizing, so give the breaker your full engine details as well.

Yes, engine size can matter because larger or more powerful engines are often paired with bigger brakes, and the wheel hub is matched to the brake assembly it carries. A hub from a 1.4 TSI Sharan may not be the same as one from a 2.0 TDI model, so always tell the breaker your exact engine size and power output. Giving them your full registration is the safest way to make sure they pull the right hub.

The first-generation Sharan (1995–2010) was developed alongside the SEAT Alhambra and Ford Galaxy on a shared platform, so there is a strong possibility of cross-compatibility on running gear including wheel hubs. However, you should still confirm the specific part numbers and any revision changes with the breaker against both registrations before buying, as minor updates were made across the production run. A good breaker will be able to cross-reference the part for you.

Trim level alone does not affect wheel hub fitment on the Sharan; hubs are determined by generation, engine size, and brake specification rather than by whether your car is an S, SE, or SEL. One thing to bear in mind is that a hub pulled from a higher-spec car may arrive with a different brake disc size or ABS sensor type, so check those details match your car before fitting. Trim differences are largely cosmetic and will not stop a hub from physically fitting if the mechanical spec is the same.

For the rear axle, nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) hubs are often identical on the Sharan, but on the front axle the geometry of the hub can differ between sides, so always specify the correct side when contacting a breaker. Getting this wrong could mean the ABS sensor port or brake caliper mounting faces the wrong direction. Tell the breaker which side you need and confirm against your registration to be safe.