Dacia Lodgy: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 3,537 Dacia Lodgy cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2012 and 2022.
In a sample of 393 cars, 73.5% 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 position light not working (properly) (24.9% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 6 recalls for this model; 0% of registered cars still have an open recall.
2.3% 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 |
|---|---|
| Position light not working (properly) | 24.9% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 24.2% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 18.8% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 14.2% |
| Indicator colour deviates or not permitted | 13.5% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 11.7% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 9.7% |
| Dipped/main beam not working (properly) | 7.6% |
| Tyre damaged | 6.6% |
| Steering ball joint has too much play | 4.8% |
Share of 393 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 | 18.1% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 4.1% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 3.8% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 3,537 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 2.3% |
| Used as a taxi | 0.2% |
| First registered | 2012 to 2022 |
All Dacia Lodgy passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-12 | brakes | serious | 58 |
| 2019-02-19 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 1 |
| 2019-02-06 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 900 |
| 2016-07-21 | brakes | serious | 41 |
| 2016-01-25 | steering | serious | 601 |
| 2014-05-21 | seats | serious | 48 |
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 Dacia Lodgy fail the APK?
In a sample of 393 cars first registered 2012–2021, 73.5% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Dacia Lodgy?
The most common APK defects are: position light not working (properly) (24.9%), number plate light not working (properly) / missing (24.2%), tyre tread depth insufficient (18.8%).
Does the Dacia Lodgy have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 6 recalls. 0% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Dacia 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.