Mercedes-Benz EQA-Class: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 7,686 Mercedes-Benz EQA-Class cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2020 and 2026.
In a sample of 384 cars, 19.8% 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 (7.6% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 9 recalls for this model; 4.9% of registered cars still have an open recall.
0.6% 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 | 7.6% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 4.9% |
| Tyre damaged | 4.4% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 2.3% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 1.3% |
| Drive shaft boot damaged and not sealing | 0.5% |
| Indicator lens badly damaged | 0.3% |
| Indicator not working (properly) | 0.3% |
| Headlight with different beam pattern incorrectly aimed | 0.3% |
| Reflector defective | 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 | 4.4% |
| 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 | 7,686 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 4.9% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 0.6% |
| Used as a taxi | 0.8% |
| First registered | 2020 to 2026 |
All Mercedes-Benz EQA-Class passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | electrical system | serious | 563 |
| 2026-01-15 | electrical system | serious | 2 |
| 2025-02-27 | electrical system | serious | 222 |
| 2024-12-16 | electrical system | serious | 2 |
| 2024-10-10 | electrical system | – | 139 |
| 2024-04-25 | steering | – | 8 |
| 2022-03-10 | brakes | serious | 5 |
| 2022-02-15 | other | – | 11 |
| 2021-11-18 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 5,038 |
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 Mercedes-Benz EQA-Class fail the APK?
In a sample of 384 cars first registered 2012–2021, 19.8% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Mercedes-Benz EQA-Class?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (7.6%), tyre tread depth insufficient (4.9%), tyre damaged (4.4%).
Does the Mercedes-Benz EQA-Class have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 9 recalls. 4.9% 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.