Renault Twingo: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 105,892 Renault Twingo cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 1993 and 2026.
In a sample of 399 cars, 77.7% 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 (23.1% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 9 recalls for this model; 0.5% of registered cars still have an open recall.
2.7% 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 | 23.1% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 19.8% |
| Position light not working (properly) | 13.8% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 13.3% |
| Spring broken or cracked | 12% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 11% |
| Indicator colour deviates or not permitted | 10.3% |
| Steering ball joint has too much play | 9.5% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 8.3% |
| Tyre damaged | 8.3% |
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 | 15.8% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 4.8% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 4.8% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.8% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 105,892 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0.5% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 2.7% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 1993 to 2026 |
All Renault Twingo passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-29 | doors, bonnet and tailgate | serious | 3,974 |
| 2018-03-13 | steering | serious | 1,037 |
| 2017-05-12 | doors, bonnet and tailgate | serious | 12,375 |
| 2017-05-12 | doors, bonnet and tailgate | serious | 5,485 |
| 2016-09-28 | doors, bonnet and tailgate | – | 7,347 |
| 2015-10-28 | other | – | 57 |
| 2015-07-10 | suspension | serious | 2,671 |
| 2015-03-28 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 3,500 |
| 2015-03-28 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 622 |
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 Twingo fail the APK?
In a sample of 399 cars first registered 2012–2021, 77.7% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Renault Twingo?
The most common APK defects are: number plate light not working (properly) / missing (23.1%), tyre tread depth insufficient (19.8%), position light not working (properly) (13.8%).
Does the Renault Twingo have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 9 recalls. 0.5% 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.