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Reliability of the Volkswagen Up!

Last update 16. 02. 2024

The ADAC breakdown statistics determine which Volkswagen models are the most reliable and which have broken down most – a good help when buying a used Volkswagen Up!.

In the statistics for 2023, all the breakdowns for which the German Yellow Angels had to move out in 2022 were recorded and evaluated. There is enough data available that gives an objective picture of the reliability of the Volkswagen Up!.

Volkswagen Up! Reliability

Breakdowns in the 2022 calendar year

EZ 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
index 2,7 2,4 4,8 8,1 12,6 15,5 17,6 15,8


Breakdowns in the 2020 calendar year

EZ 2011 EZ 2012 EZ 2013 EZ 2014 EZ 2015 EZ 2016 EZ 2017 EZ 2018
17,5 17,5 16,3 15,9 12 6,1 3

Breakdowns in the 2019 calendar year

EZ 2010 EZ 2011 EZ 2012 EZ 2013 EZ 2014 EZ 2015 EZ 2016 EZ 2017
17,5 16,3 15,9 12 6,1 3

Legend: Number of breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles registered (= breakdown index) by year of first registration (EZ)

Common Breakdowns

  • Brake pads (2012, 2014-2015)

Source: ADAC

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Recent Up! Recalls

21/09/2024
The propellant used in the Takata airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring afte...
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. two affect...
14/09/2018
A poorly welded towing eye may have been included in the vehicle’s toolkit. As a consequence, it could break off during towi...
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