Volkswagen T-Cross: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 28,808 Volkswagen T-Cross cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2018 and 2026.
In a sample of 396 cars, 27.8% 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 (10.4% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 3 recalls for this model; 0.7% 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 | 10.4% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 5.6% |
| Steering dust boot damaged, not sealing | 4.8% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 4.5% |
| Tyre damaged | 3.5% |
| Brake disc badly corroded | 1.8% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 1.5% |
| Brake lining carrier/fixing touches drum or disc | 1.3% |
| Front fog light incorrectly aimed | 1% |
| Headlight with different beam pattern incorrectly aimed | 0.5% |
Share of 396 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 4.8% |
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 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 | 28,808 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0.7% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 0.7% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2018 to 2026 |
All Volkswagen T-Cross passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-10 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 821 |
| 2021-10-19 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 100 |
| 2020-03-04 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 65 |
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 Volkswagen T-Cross fail the APK?
In a sample of 396 cars first registered 2012–2021, 27.8% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Volkswagen T-Cross?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (10.4%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (5.6%), steering dust boot damaged, not sealing (4.8%).
Does the Volkswagen T-Cross have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 3 recalls. 0.7% 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.