Fiat Abarth: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 2,261 Fiat Abarth cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2013 and 2024.
In a sample of 391 cars, 46% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, about as often as average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is tyre pressure incorrect (13% of inspected cars).
1.5% 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 | 13% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 12.8% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 9% |
| Tyre damaged | 6.4% |
| Wheel bearing wear/damage audible or noticeable | 4.3% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 3.6% |
| Front fog light incorrectly aimed | 3.1% |
| Indicator colour deviates or not permitted | 2.3% |
| Spring broken or cracked | 2% |
| Stub axle (kingpin) has too much play | 2% |
Share of 391 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 | 10.2% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 5.9% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 2.8% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.5% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 2,261 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0.1% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 1.5% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2013 to 2024 |
All Fiat Abarth passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Questions
How often does the Fiat Abarth fail the APK?
In a sample of 391 cars first registered 2012–2021, 46% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Fiat Abarth?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (13%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (12.8%), tyre tread depth insufficient (9%).
Does the Fiat Abarth have recalls?
No recalls are registered with the RDW for this model.
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Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.