| Document and Entity Information | Apr. 26, 2023 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 26, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Aptiv PLC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001521332 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | Y9 |
| Entity File Number | 001-35346 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-1029562 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5 Hanover Quay |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Grand Canal Dock |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Dublin |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | D02 VY79 |
| Entity Address, Country | IE |
| City Area Code | 353 |
| Country Region | 1 |
| Local Phone Number | 259-7013 |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | N/A |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Preferred Stock | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 5.50% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Shares, Series A, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | APTV PRA |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 5.50% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Shares, Series A, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | APTV PRA |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Common Stock | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Ordinary Shares. $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Ordinary Shares. $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Senior Notes, 2.396% Due 2025 | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 2.396% Senior Notes due 2025 |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 2.396% Senior Notes due 2025 |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Euro-Denominated Senior Notes, 1.500% Due 2025 [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 1.500% Senior Notes due 2025 |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 1.500% Senior Notes due 2025 |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Euro-denominated Senior Notes, 1.600% Due 2028 [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 1.600% Senior Notes due 2028 |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 1.600% Senior Notes due 2028 |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Senior Notes, 4.35% Due 2029 [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 4.350% Senior Notes due 2029 |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 4.350% Senior Notes due 2029 |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Senior Notes, 3.250% Due 2032 | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 3.250% Senior Notes due 2032 |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 3.250% Senior Notes due 2032 |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Senior Notes, 4.400% Due 2046 [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 4.400% Senior Notes due 2046 |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 4.400% Senior Notes due 2046 |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Senior Notes, 5.40% Due 2049 [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 5.400% Senior Notes due 2049 |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 5.400% Senior Notes due 2049 |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Senior Notes, 3.100% Due 2051 | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 3.100% Senior Notes due 2051 |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 3.100% Senior Notes due 2051 |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Senior Notes, 4.150% Due 2052 | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 4.150% Senior Notes due 2052 |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 4.150% Senior Notes due 2052 |
| Trading Symbol | APTV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
