Daihatsu Cuore: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 15,380 Daihatsu Cuore cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 1979 and 2012.
In a sample of 76 cars, 78.9% 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) (30.3% of inspected cars).
3.1% 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) | 30.3% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 26.3% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 23.7% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 21.1% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 15.8% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 14.5% |
| Dipped beam cut-off unclear | 9.2% |
| Wheel bearing wear/damage audible or noticeable | 7.9% |
| Brake light not working (properly) | 7.9% |
| Exhaust insecurely mounted | 6.6% |
Share of 76 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 | 11.8% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 5.3% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 1.3% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 15,380 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 3.1% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 1979 to 2012 |
All Daihatsu Cuore passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Questions
How often does the Daihatsu Cuore fail the APK?
In a sample of 76 cars first registered 2012–2021, 78.9% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Daihatsu Cuore?
The most common APK defects are: position light not working (properly) (30.3%), number plate light not working (properly) / missing (26.3%), wipers give insufficient visibility (23.7%).
Does the Daihatsu Cuore have recalls?
No recalls are registered with the RDW for this model.
Other Daihatsu 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.