Electric power steering column (Dualdrive)
usually 80,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Heavy steering, EPS warning
Fix: Repair or replace the column / sensor
€200–700
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Lancia Ypsilon (846)
2011–2024
4
engines covered
13
known faults
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The Lancia Ypsilon (846) was built from 2011 to 2024.
For this generation we cover 4 engines and 13 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Catalytic converter: it usually appears at 180,000–260,000 km and costs €500–1,500 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.4 8v & 16v FIRE | Petrol | Belt · 90,000 km / every 60 mo | 5W-40 · Fiat 9.55535-S2 / ACEA A3 · ~2.8 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.0 / 1.3 FireFly (incl. turbo / mild hybrid) | Petrol | Chain | — |
| 1.3 MultiJet / CDTI / DDiS / TDCi | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · Fiat 9.55535-S1 / dexos2 · ~3.2–3.9 L · every 15,000 km |
| 0.9 TwinAir | Petrol | Chain | 5W-40 · Fiat 9.55535-S2 · ~3.5 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Front suspension (top mounts, drop links)
usually 60,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Knocks over bumps
Fix: Replace parts
€80–250
Faults by engine
1.1 / 1.2 / 1.4 8v & 16v FIRE
Ignition coil / leads
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire
Fix: Replace
€50–150
Throttle body / idle (drive-by-wire)
usually 80,000–180,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Unstable idle, stalling
Fix: Clean and adapt the throttle body
€60–250
Head gasket after overheating
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant loss, white smoke
Fix: Replace head gasket
€350–800
1.0 / 1.3 FireFly (incl. turbo / mild hybrid)
Ignition coils / spark plugs
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, flashing engine light
Fix: Replace coil and plugs
€100–300
Water pump
usually 100,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss
Fix: Replace pump
€250–500
Catalytic converter
usually 180,000–260,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle, efficiency code
Fix: Replace
€500–1,500
1.3 MultiJet / CDTI / DDiS / TDCi
Timing chain stretch
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle
Fix: Replace chain
€500–1,000
EGR / DPF
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€250–1,200
0.9 TwinAir
MultiAir actuator
usually 80,000–150,000 km · High risk
Signs: Misfire, rough idle
Fix: Replace actuator unit
€600–1,200
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dualogic / Selespeed (automated)
Dualogic / Selespeed hydraulic pump & actuator
usually 60,000–150,000 km · High risk
Signs: Won't select a gear, gearbox warning, pump runs for long
Fix: Repair pump / accumulator / actuator
€500–1,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.4 8v & 16v FIRE engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 90,000 km or every 60 months | €450–900 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 1,444 cars.
| age (years) | 9–11 | 12–14 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 6.4 % | 8.3 % |
| Suspension | 7.3 % | 7.7 % |
| Steering | 0.7 % | 0.4 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 16.7 % | 21.4 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 16.0 % | 22.7 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.3 % | 0.9 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 6.1 % | 3.1 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 682,072, of which 182 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.4 8v & 16v FIRE1.2 (1,242 cm³) · 51 kW (69 hp) · Petrol | 63.2 % | 2012–2024 | 131 g/km | 6.1 L |
| 1.0 / 1.3 FireFly (incl. turbo / mild hybrid)1.0 (999 cm³) · 52 kW (71 hp) · Hybrid | 22.2 % | 2020–2024 | 114 g/km | 5.0 L |
| 1.3 MultiJet / CDTI / DDiS / TDCi1.2 (1,248 cm³) · 70 kW (95 hp) · Diesel | 7.9 % | 2012–2021 | 95 g/km | 3.6 L |
| 0.9 TwinAir0.9 (875 cm³) · 59 kW (80 hp) · Petrol | 2.8 % | 2013–2017 | 86 g/km | — |
| 0.9 TwinAir0.9 (875 cm³) · 63 kW (86 hp) · Petrol | 1.8 % | 2012–2020 | 88 g/km | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Common questions
Does the Lancia Ypsilon (846) have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.1 / 1.2 / 1.4 8v & 16v FIRE: belt · 90,000 km / every 60 mo; 1.0 / 1.3 FireFly (incl. turbo / mild hybrid): chain; 1.3 MultiJet / CDTI / DDiS / TDCi: chain; 0.9 TwinAir: chain.
What are the known problems with the Lancia Ypsilon (846)?
The faults with the highest risk: dualogic / Selespeed hydraulic pump & actuator (60,000–150,000 km, €500–1,500); multiAir actuator (80,000–150,000 km, €600–1,200); catalytic converter (180,000–260,000 km, €500–1,500); EGR / DPF (100,000–180,000 km, €250–1,200). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used Lancia Ypsilon (846)?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: won't select a gear, gearbox warning, pump runs for long; misfire, rough idle. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Fiat 500 2007–Fiat Grande Punto / Punto 2005–2018Ford Ka II 2008–2016Fiat Panda II 2003–2012Fiat Panda III 2012–Suzuki Swift IV 2010–2017Fiat 500X 2014–Fiat Doblò II 2010–2022
Other Lancia models
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026