Renault Laguna: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 4,666 Renault Laguna cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 1996 and 2015.
In a sample of 386 cars, 72.8% 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 spring broken or cracked (29.5% of inspected cars).
3.9% 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 |
|---|---|
| Spring broken or cracked | 29.5% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 20.2% |
| Position light not working (properly) | 14.5% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 14.5% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 13.5% |
| Indicator colour deviates or not permitted | 11.1% |
| Brake light not working (properly) | 9.3% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 9.1% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 8.8% |
| Tyre damaged | 4.7% |
Share of 386 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 | 17.9% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 9.6% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 1.6% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 0.8% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 4,666 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 3.9% |
| Used as a taxi | 0.2% |
| First registered | 1996 to 2015 |
All Renault Laguna passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Questions
How often does the Renault Laguna fail the APK?
In a sample of 386 cars first registered 2012–2021, 72.8% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Renault Laguna?
The most common APK defects are: spring broken or cracked (29.5%), number plate light not working (properly) / missing (20.2%), position light not working (properly) (14.5%).
Does the Renault Laguna have recalls?
No recalls are registered with the RDW for this model.
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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.