Overview
- Nearly two-thirds of inspected elevators showed minor defects in 2025, over four percentage points higher than 2024 and nearly 22 points above 2023.
- Inspectors examined about 723,300 installations nationwide, providing a broad view of safety trends.
- Dangerous defects were found in 0.8% of units, or roughly 5,800 elevators, and about 3,000 were taken out of service immediately.
- Some shutdowns followed physical hazards such as worn hoist ropes, underscoring that mechanical risks persist alongside digital issues.
- TÜV urged manufacturers and especially operators to meet legal duties on cybersecurity, maintenance and documentation to reduce safety risks.