Kia Xceed: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 6,323 Kia Xceed cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2019 and 2026.
In a sample of 384 cars, 27.1% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, less often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is tyre pressure incorrect (10.4% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 2 recalls for this model; 5% of registered cars still have an open recall.
1% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Free: APK expiry, insurance, open recall and odometer verdict. The full report adds every APK inspection with its defects.
Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 10.4% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 7% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 5.5% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 4.7% |
| Tyre damaged | 3.6% |
| Headlight with different beam pattern incorrectly aimed | 1% |
| Brake components too corroded | 0.5% |
| Door cannot be opened normally | 0.5% |
| Brake disc worn with risk of breaking | 0.3% |
| Front fog light incorrectly aimed | 0.3% |
Share of 384 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 | 4.7% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 0.5% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 6,323 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 5% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 1% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2019 to 2026 |
All Kia Xceed passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-08 | electrical system | serious | 31,528 |
| 2022-05-13 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 20 |
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 Kia Xceed fail the APK?
In a sample of 384 cars first registered 2012–2021, 27.1% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Kia Xceed?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (10.4%), wipers give insufficient visibility (7%), tyre tread depth insufficient (5.5%).
Does the Kia Xceed have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 2 recalls. 5% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Kia models
Picanto · Niro · Sportage · Rio · Ceed · Stonic · Venga · Cee · EV3 · EV6 · Sorento · Proceed · Soul · Carens · EV5
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.