Toyota Verso: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 19,783 Toyota Verso cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2009 and 2019.
In a sample of 400 cars, 68.8% 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 number plate light not working (properly) / missing (15.3% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 8 recalls for this model; 0.3% of registered cars still have an open recall.
1.9% 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 |
|---|---|
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 15.3% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 12.5% |
| Tyre damaged | 11% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 10.8% |
| Position light not working (properly) | 9.8% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 9.8% |
| Indicator colour deviates or not permitted | 8.5% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 8.3% |
| Dipped beam cut-off unclear | 4.5% |
| Rear light not working (properly) | 4.5% |
Share of 400 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 | 9.8% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 5% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 19,783 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0.3% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 1.9% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2009 to 2019 |
All Toyota Verso passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-29 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 388 |
| 2020-04-13 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 252 |
| 2019-07-15 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 5 |
| 2017-05-09 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 13 |
| 2016-03-23 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 7 |
| 2015-02-23 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 430 |
| 2014-02-10 | steering | serious | 106 |
| 2013-08-26 | steering | – | 2,737 |
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 Verso fail the APK?
In a sample of 400 cars first registered 2012–2021, 68.8% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Toyota Verso?
The most common APK defects are: number plate light not working (properly) / missing (15.3%), tyre pressure incorrect (12.5%), tyre damaged (11%).
Does the Toyota Verso have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 8 recalls. 0.3% 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.