Renault Arkana: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 8,939 Renault Arkana cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2021 and 2026.
In a sample of 393 cars, 21.9% 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 (7.1% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 2 recalls for this model; 0% of registered cars still have an open recall.
1.5% 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 | 7.1% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 4.8% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 3.8% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 2.3% |
| Tyre damaged | 2% |
| Brake disc badly corroded | 1% |
| Steering ball joint has too much play | 1% |
| Kingpin dust boot damaged and not sealing | 0.5% |
| Anti-roll bar insecure, broken or cracked | 0.3% |
| Brake light not working (properly) | 0.3% |
Share of 393 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 | 6.4% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 0.8% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 0.5% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 8,939 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 1.5% |
| Used as a taxi | 0.1% |
| First registered | 2021 to 2026 |
All Renault Arkana passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-11 | other | serious | 12,013 |
| 2022-03-08 | steering | serious | 802 |
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 Renault Arkana fail the APK?
In a sample of 393 cars first registered 2012–2021, 21.9% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Renault Arkana?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (7.1%), tyre tread depth insufficient (4.8%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (3.8%).
Does the Renault Arkana have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 2 recalls. 0% 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.