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
Faults and service for this model with this engine
Lancia Ypsilon (846) 1.0 FireFly (incl. turbo / mild hybrid)
Petrol · 2011–2024
0
known faults
2
Faults typical of this model
22.2 %
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All about the Lancia Ypsilon (846)All about the 1.0 / 1.3 FireFly (incl. turbo / mild hybrid) engine
The 1.0 FireFly (incl. turbo / mild hybrid) engine was fitted to the Lancia Ypsilon (846) (2011–2024). In the EU that is 22.2 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 1.0 71 hp.
The most expensive known risk is electric power steering column (Dualdrive): it usually appears at 80,000–200,000 km and costs €200–700 to fix.
Engine faults ✓ Checked against sources (10/2026)
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
No typical faults on record.
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
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)
Hydraulic unit failure: accumulator or pump (stuck in neutral)
usually 50,000–180,000 km · High risk
Signs: Longer and rougher shifts, pump runs often or for long, gears drop out while driving, gearbox warning and the car stays in neutral
Fix: Check the hydraulic pressure and fluid level; replace the pressure accumulator first if it has lost its charge, otherwise repair or replace the pump / power unit and bleed the system
€250–1,500
Actuator seal leaks / gear position sensor faults
usually 60,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Flashing gear display, delayed or skipped gears, fluid loss from the actuator, gear-sensor or lever-switch fault codes
Fix: Find the leak; reseal the actuator (selector rod O-rings), clean or replace the position sensor, top up with the approved hydraulic fluid and run the calibration
€200–900
Clutch wear beyond adaptation range: judder on pull-away
usually 60,000–150,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Jerky or juddering pull-away and upshifts, clutch slip, high clutch wear index in diagnostics
Fix: Read the clutch wear index and adaptation values; replace the clutch if outside the range, then reset the wear index and re-learn the kiss point
€500–1,000
Service plan for this engine
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,200–4,950. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Lancia Ypsilon (846) with the 1.0 FireFly (incl. turbo / mild hybrid) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| 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 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| 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 |
Versions of this engine in the Lancia Ypsilon (846)
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Hybrid999 cm³ · 52 kW (71 hp) | 22.2 % | 2020–2024 | 114 g/km | 5.0 L |
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
What are the biggest risks of the Lancia Ypsilon (846) with the 1.0 FireFly (incl. turbo / mild hybrid) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: electric power steering column (Dualdrive) (80,000–200,000 km, €200–700).
Does the Lancia Ypsilon (846) 1.0 FireFly (incl. turbo / mild hybrid) have a timing belt or a chain?
Chain.
The same model with other engines
1.2 8v & 16v FIRE1.3 MultiJet / CDTI / DDiS / TDCi0.9 TwinAir
Other models with the 1.0 / 1.3 FireFly (incl. turbo / mild hybrid) engine
Fiat 500 2007–Fiat Panda III 2012–Fiat 500X 2014–Jeep Renegade (EU) 2014–Jeep Compass II (EU) 2017–
Sources and notes
Main sources for the faults of this engine:
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. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026