Ford Grand C-Max: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 3,728 Ford Grand C-Max cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2010 and 2020.
In a sample of 394 cars, 69.3% 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 (20.6% of inspected cars).
2.2% 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 | 20.6% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 18.3% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 13.7% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 10.7% |
| Position light not working (properly) | 10.4% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 10.4% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring warning indicates a fault | 8.6% |
| Tyre damaged | 7.6% |
| Excessive leak of other fluids | 6.1% |
| Indicator colour deviates or not permitted | 4.6% |
Share of 394 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 | 14% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 7.1% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 0.5% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.3% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 3,728 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 3.6% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 2.2% |
| Used as a taxi | 0.3% |
| First registered | 2010 to 2020 |
All Ford Grand C-Max passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Questions
How often does the Ford Grand C-Max fail the APK?
In a sample of 394 cars first registered 2012–2021, 69.3% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Ford Grand C-Max?
The most common APK defects are: tyre tread depth insufficient (20.6%), number plate light not working (properly) / missing (18.3%), tyre pressure incorrect (13.7%).
Does the Ford Grand C-Max 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.