Renault Modus: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 13,159 Renault Modus cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2004 and 2013.
In a sample of 399 cars, 79.2% 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 number plate light not working (properly) / missing (20.6% of inspected cars).
3.2% 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 |
|---|---|
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 20.6% |
| Position light not working (properly) | 18.5% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 16.3% |
| Spring broken or cracked | 16.3% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 14.8% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 11.5% |
| Rust damage to subframe | 10.5% |
| Tyre damaged | 9.8% |
| Brake light not working (properly) | 9.5% |
| Indicator colour deviates or not permitted | 9.5% |
Share of 399 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 | 14.3% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 4.8% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 2.3% |
| Rust damage, thickness reduced by more than 15% | 1% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 13,159 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 3.2% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2004 to 2013 |
All Renault Modus passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Questions
How often does the Renault Modus fail the APK?
In a sample of 399 cars first registered 2012–2021, 79.2% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Renault Modus?
The most common APK defects are: number plate light not working (properly) / missing (20.6%), position light not working (properly) (18.5%), tyre pressure incorrect (16.3%).
Does the Renault Modus have recalls?
No recalls are registered with the RDW for this model.
Other Renault models
Clio · Captur · Twingo · Megane · Scenic · Kadjar · Zoe · Kangoo · Espace · Austral · 5 · Arkana · Symbioz · Laguna · Talisman
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.