| Document and Entity Information | Mar. 30, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001707092 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 30, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES PLC |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | Y9 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38110 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-1367514 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | One Angel Court |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 10th Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | London |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | EC2R 7HJ |
| Entity Address, Country | GB |
| City Area Code | 44-020-305 |
| Local Phone Number | 74300 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | true |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Ordinary Shares. $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | DLPH |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
