SEAT Tarraco: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 6,544 SEAT Tarraco cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2018 and 2025.
In a sample of 391 cars, 26.6% 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 (9% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 8 recalls for this model; 0.6% of registered cars still have an open recall.
0.7% 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 |
|---|---|
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 9% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 7.2% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 4.6% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 2.6% |
| Tyre damaged | 1% |
| Brake disc badly corroded | 1% |
| Tyre pressures on one axle unequal | 1% |
| Tyre bulging | 1% |
| Airbag warning indicates a fault | 0.8% |
| Front fog light incorrectly aimed | 0.5% |
Share of 391 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 | 3.6% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.3% |
| 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 | 6,544 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0.6% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 0.7% |
| Used as a taxi | 0.1% |
| First registered | 2018 to 2025 |
All SEAT Tarraco passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-11 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 16 |
| 2023-07-17 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 7 |
| 2022-04-08 | electrical system | serious | 268 |
| 2022-03-29 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 14 |
| 2020-12-21 | brakes | serious | 96 |
| 2020-01-02 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 2 |
| 2019-09-10 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 465 |
| 2019-07-23 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 4 |
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 SEAT Tarraco fail the APK?
In a sample of 391 cars first registered 2012–2021, 26.6% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the SEAT Tarraco?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (9%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (7.2%), tyre tread depth insufficient (4.6%).
Does the SEAT Tarraco have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 8 recalls. 0.6% 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.