Alfa Romeo 159: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 2,414 Alfa Romeo 159 cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2005 and 2016.
In a sample of 105 cars, 76.2% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, more often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is tyre tread depth insufficient (16.2% of inspected cars).
3.3% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 16.2% |
| Excessive leak of other fluids | 14.3% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 14.3% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 13.3% |
| Indicator colour deviates or not permitted | 11.4% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 7.6% |
| Position light not working (properly) | 7.6% |
| Spring broken or cracked | 7.6% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 5.7% |
| Rust damage to spring seat | 5.7% |
Share of 105 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 17.1% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 17.1% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 6.7% |
| Rust damage, thickness reduced by more than 15% | 1.9% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 1% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 2,414 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 3.3% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2005 to 2016 |
All Alfa Romeo 159 passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Questions
How often does the Alfa Romeo 159 fail the APK?
In a sample of 105 cars first registered 2012–2021, 76.2% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Alfa Romeo 159?
The most common APK defects are: tyre tread depth insufficient (16.2%), excessive leak of other fluids (14.3%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (14.3%).
Does the Alfa Romeo 159 have recalls?
No recalls are registered with the RDW for this model.
Other Alfa Romeo models
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.