Ford Tourneo: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 3,020 Ford Tourneo cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2001 and 2026.
In a sample of 396 cars, 66.9% 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 tyre tread depth insufficient (17.7% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 12 recalls for this model; 10.4% of registered cars still have an open recall.
2.7% 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 | 17.7% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 13.1% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 10.6% |
| Brake light not working (properly) | 7.6% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 6.6% |
| Drive shaft boot damaged and not sealing | 6.3% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 6.3% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring warning indicates a fault | 6.3% |
| Indicator colour deviates or not permitted | 6.1% |
| Tyre damaged | 4.5% |
Share of 396 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 | 14.1% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 8.3% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 1.3% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.8% |
| Rust damage, thickness reduced by more than 15% | 0.3% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 3,020 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 10.4% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 2.7% |
| Used as a taxi | 2.6% |
| First registered | 2001 to 2026 |
All Ford Tourneo passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | transmission and drivetrain | – | 1 |
| 2026-07-10 | lights | – | 734 |
| 2026-03-26 | brakes | serious | 1 |
| 2026-01-23 | brakes | serious | 1 |
| 2025-10-02 | other | – | 120 |
| 2025-09-04 | electrical system | – | 2,591 |
| 2025-06-27 | other | – | 1 |
| 2025-01-29 | brakes | – | 1 |
| 2024-09-09 | windows and wipers | – | 90 |
| 2024-06-12 | brakes | – | 5 |
| 2024-04-18 | brakes | serious | 1 |
| 2022-11-22 | suspension | serious | 0 |
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 Tourneo fail the APK?
In a sample of 396 cars first registered 2012–2021, 66.9% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Ford Tourneo?
The most common APK defects are: tyre tread depth insufficient (17.7%), tyre pressure incorrect (13.1%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (10.6%).
Does the Ford Tourneo have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 12 recalls. 10.4% 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.