Toyota Auris: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 57,268 Toyota Auris cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2007 and 2020.
In a sample of 399 cars, 69.9% 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 (22.3% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 16 recalls for this model; 2.9% of registered cars still have an open recall.
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 | 22.3% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 14% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 12% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 11% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 10.8% |
| Tyre damaged | 9% |
| Dipped/main beam not working (properly) | 8% |
| Indicator colour deviates or not permitted | 7% |
| Brake light not working (properly) | 4.8% |
| Disc/drum brake binding | 4.3% |
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 | 11.8% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 4.5% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 1% |
| 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 | 57,268 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 2.9% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 2% |
| Used as a taxi | 1.2% |
| First registered | 2007 to 2020 |
All Toyota Auris passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-06 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 165 |
| 2023-12-01 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 835 |
| 2021-06-21 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 597 |
| 2021-03-29 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 388 |
| 2020-09-14 | electrical system | serious | 74 |
| 2020-04-13 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 252 |
| 2019-07-15 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 5 |
| 2019-01-04 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 16,994 |
| 2019-01-03 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 39,836 |
| 2018-07-18 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 1,511 |
| 2016-07-19 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 49,166 |
| 2016-04-06 | electrical system | – | 27,458 |
| 2015-09-10 | electrical system | – | 20,477 |
| 2015-02-23 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 430 |
| 2013-02-14 | axles, wheels and tyres | serious | 15,005 |
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 Toyota Auris fail the APK?
In a sample of 399 cars first registered 2012–2021, 69.9% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Toyota Auris?
The most common APK defects are: number plate light not working (properly) / missing (22.3%), wipers give insufficient visibility (14%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (12%).
Does the Toyota Auris have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 16 recalls. 2.9% 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.