TÜV Report Reveals Over 20% of Vehicles Fail Annual Inspections

The latest TÜV analysis highlights persistent safety concerns in German vehicles and the inclusion of electric cars in the evaluation for the first time.

The 2025 TÜV Report shows 20.6% of vehicles failed inspections due to significant or dangerous defects, consistent with last year's rate of 20.5%.
Approximately 15,000 vehicles were deemed unsafe for the road and immediately decommissioned during inspections.
Electric vehicles were included in the report for the first time, with findings indicating they are neither safer nor less safe than combustion-engine cars overall.
The Tesla Model 3 ranked lowest among electric vehicles due to frequent issues such as headlight defects and wear on suspension parts caused by battery weight.
The Honda Jazz emerged as the most reliable car overall, while the VW e-Golf performed well among electric models, ranking in the top ten for reliability.

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