Cupra Born: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 9,358 Cupra Born cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2021 and 2026.
In a sample of 384 cars, 23.7% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, less often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is tyre pressure incorrect (9.4% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 3 recalls for this model; 0.8% of registered cars still have an open recall.
0.5% 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 pressure incorrect | 9.4% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 4.7% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 4.2% |
| Tyre damaged | 3.1% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 1.8% |
| Tyre pressures on one axle unequal | 1% |
| Wheel bearing wear/damage audible or noticeable | 0.5% |
| Seatbelt buckle not working | 0.5% |
| Seatbelt damaged | 0.5% |
| Covered component not assessed | 0.5% |
Share of 384 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 | 3.9% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 9,358 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0.8% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 0.5% |
| Used as a taxi | 0.1% |
| First registered | 2021 to 2026 |
All Cupra Born passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | seats | – | 1 |
| 2026-04-09 | electrical system | serious | 282 |
| 2026-03-23 | electrical system | serious | 1 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Cupra Born fail the APK?
In a sample of 384 cars first registered 2012–2021, 23.7% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Cupra Born?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (9.4%), tyre tread depth insufficient (4.7%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (4.2%).
Does the Cupra Born have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 3 recalls. 0.8% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Cupra 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.