Volkswagen reports 14.3% decline in third-quarter deliveries

what happened

Volkswagen AG (VOW3.DE) said Monday, according to dpa-AFX, that its global deliveries to customers dropped 14.3% year over year in the third quarter of 2026, to 1.89 million vehicles. Deliveries for the first nine months declined 9%, reaching 6.01 million vehicles.

The automotive group, which manufactures vehicles with several types of drive systems, reported lower deliveries in most major markets. China recorded a 38.5% plunge in the third quarter, to 405,800 vehicles, while deliveries in North America fell 5.8%, to 232,700. Western Europe declined 2.8%, to 780,000 vehicles, and South America decreased 2.4%, to 175,300.

For January through September, deliveries in China were down 30.2%, at 1.38 million vehicles, while North America posted a 4% decline, to 680,200. Deliveries rose 1.1% in Western Europe, to 2.53 million, 5.3% in Central and Eastern Europe, to 427,600, and 4.3% in South America, to 502,500. Volkswagen shares were up nearly 1% on Xetra at €68.54.

why it matters

The figures highlight a sharp deterioration in Volkswagen’s Chinese deliveries and a weaker global result, partly offset by growth in several regions over nine months. The shares were nevertheless trading higher on Xetra.

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