Volkswagen Up! – Common problems

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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.

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Volkswagen-Up-2012-airbag-takata
25. 01. 2021

The propellant used in the Takata airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged … .

Volkswagen-e-Up-2020-battery-short-fire
22. 01. 2021

An insulation malfunction can lead to a short circuit in the battery system. In the event of a double malfunction (i.e. … .

Volkswagen-Up-2017-towing-eye
15. 09. 2018

A poorly welded towing eye may have been included in the vehicle’s toolkit. As a consequence, it could break off during … .

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.

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