Volkswagen Up! - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the VW Up!

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the VW Up!, for which Volkswagen has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your VW Up!. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your VW Up! have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest VW´s Up! Issues in the EU

All VW´s Up! EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

Check the vehicle’s history

Latest VW´s Up! Issues in the UK

VW UP! – SIDE AIRBAG DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION DISABLED
on 03/08/2018
VW UP! ( 14/01/2013 – 19/03/2013) DEFECT: Some vehicles may be fitted with airbag control units with incorrect parameters programmed. On these vehicles […]
VW UP! – PANORAMIC SUNROOF MAY DETACH
on 03/08/2018
VW UP! ( 01/02/2016 – 05/04/2016) DEFECT: The front panel of the panorama sunroof may not have been bonded correctly. This can lead to rattling noises […]
VW UP! – AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
on 03/08/2018
VW UP! ( 01/05/2016 – 31/10/2016) DEFECT: Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the […]