Volkswagen ID.3: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 28,885 Volkswagen ID.3 cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2020 and 2026.
In a sample of 392 cars, 31.4% 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 (10.7% of inspected cars).
1.3% 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 | 10.7% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 6.1% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 5.1% |
| Tyre damaged | 4.1% |
| eCall warning indicates a fault | 2.3% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 2.3% |
| Wheel bearing wear/damage audible or noticeable | 1.3% |
| Anti-roll bar insecure, broken or cracked | 1% |
| Rear fog light not working (properly) | 0.5% |
| Tyre pressures on one axle unequal | 0.5% |
Share of 392 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 | 5.1% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 28,885 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0.3% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 1.3% |
| Used as a taxi | 0.9% |
| First registered | 2020 to 2026 |
All Volkswagen ID.3 passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Questions
How often does the Volkswagen ID.3 fail the APK?
In a sample of 392 cars first registered 2012–2021, 31.4% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Volkswagen ID.3?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (10.7%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (6.1%), tyre tread depth insufficient (5.1%).
Does the Volkswagen ID.3 have recalls?
No recalls are registered with the RDW for this model.
Other Volkswagen models
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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.