Ford Kuga: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 58,150 Ford Kuga cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2008 and 2026.
In a sample of 395 cars, 45.1% 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 (10.9% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 30+ recalls for this model; 60.2% of registered cars still have an open recall.
0.9% 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 | 10.9% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 9.6% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 8.9% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 6.1% |
| Position light not working (properly) | 4.3% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 4.1% |
| Brake disc badly corroded | 3.8% |
| Indicator colour deviates or not permitted | 3.5% |
| Tyre damaged | 2.8% |
| Excessive leak of other fluids | 1.8% |
Share of 395 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 | 10.4% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 6.1% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.5% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 0.3% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 58,150 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 60.2% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 0.9% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2008 to 2026 |
All Ford Kuga passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 3 |
| 2026-05-21 | electrical system | – | 58,775 |
| 2026-04-30 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 65 |
| 2025-12-12 | electrical system | serious | 30,586 |
| 2025-10-02 | other | – | 120 |
| 2025-09-26 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 1 |
| 2025-09-18 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 669 |
| 2025-09-04 | electrical system | – | 2,591 |
| 2025-07-14 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 72 |
| 2025-05-06 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 193 |
| 2025-05-05 | transmission and drivetrain | – | 3 |
| 2025-01-29 | electrical system | serious | 7,989 |
| 2025-01-10 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 13,297 |
| 2024-07-03 | other | serious | 345 |
| 2024-04-18 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 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 Ford Kuga fail the APK?
In a sample of 395 cars first registered 2012–2021, 45.1% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Ford Kuga?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (10.9%), tyre tread depth insufficient (9.6%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (8.9%).
Does the Ford Kuga have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 30 recalls. 60.2% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
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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.