APK defects by part

Seat belts, seats and airbags at the APK

In Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 the APK inspector recorded a seat belts, seats and airbags defect 37,381 times, across 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars. On 54 model generations it occurs clearly more often than average.

Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026

What is it?

Faulty seat belts, loose seats or an airbag warning light that stays on.

Repair indication: mediuma targeted repair at the garage.

How to check it at the viewing

Pull each belt out quickly: it should lock. The airbag light goes out after starting.

Ask the seller: Does the airbag light ever come on, and has anything been done about it?

Models where this is clearly more common

Sorted by how many extra cars have this defect. Per model the age with the largest difference; only when the lower bound of the 95% confidence interval is above the national share and the difference is at least 3 in 1,000 cars.

#	Model	Age	This model	National	Difference
1	Dacia Jogger2022–2026	3–4 yrs	11.2%	0.5%	23.0×
2	Hyundai i10 III2020–2026	3–4 yrs	7.9%	0.5%	16.2×
3	Mercedes-Benz Sprinter2006–2026	5–6 yrs	7.8%	0.4%	18.0×
4	Mazda CX-32015–2025	9–10 yrs	7.5%	0.5%	14.9×
5	Mazda CX-5 II2017–2025	9–10 yrs	6.8%	0.5%	13.5×
6	Hyundai Kona I Electric2020–2025	5–6 yrs	5.0%	0.4%	11.6×
7	Chevrolet Spark2009–2014	11–12 yrs	2.8%	0.4%	6.5×
8	Kia Picanto II2011–2018	13–15 yrs	2.5%	0.5%	5.0×
9	Hyundai Kona I2017–2024	5–6 yrs	2.4%	0.4%	5.5×
10	Dacia Logan2006–2022	16+ yrs	2.5%	0.7%	3.7×
11	Alfa Romeo MiTo2008–2019	16+ yrs	2.5%	0.7%	3.7×
12	Nissan Juke I2010–2019	13–15 yrs	2.3%	0.5%	4.6×
13	Kia Picanto III2017–2026	9–10 yrs	2.1%	0.5%	4.1×
14	Mitsubishi Space Star2013–2025	3–4 yrs	2.0%	0.5%	4.0×
15	Peugeot 5008 II2017–2025	7–8 yrs	2.0%	0.5%	3.9×
16	Volvo XC90 II2015–2026	9–10 yrs	1.9%	0.5%	3.7×
17	Nissan Leaf II2018–2025	7–8 yrs	1.9%	0.5%	3.7×
18	Ford Kuga I2008–2012	13–15 yrs	1.8%	0.5%	3.6×
19	Audi Q3 (8U)2011–2019	9–10 yrs	1.8%	0.5%	3.5×
20	Volkswagen Fox2005–2013	13–15 yrs	1.8%	0.5%	3.5×
21	Mazda Mazda3 (BP)2020–2026	5–6 yrs	1.7%	0.4%	4.0×
22	Suzuki Alto (2009)2009–2015	9–10 yrs	1.7%	0.5%	3.3×
23	Hyundai i20 II2014–2021	11–12 yrs	1.6%	0.4%	3.8×
24	Audi A1 (GB)2018–2026	3–4 yrs	1.5%	0.5%	3.0×
25	Kia Picanto I2005–2012	13–15 yrs	1.5%	0.5%	3.0×
26	Volkswagen Touran I2005–2015	9–10 yrs	1.5%	0.5%	2.9×
27	Porsche 911 (992)2019–2026	5–6 yrs	1.4%	0.4%	3.3×
28	Volkswagen Golf VI Variant2009–2014	11–12 yrs	1.4%	0.4%	3.2×
29	Hyundai Bayon2021–2026	3–4 yrs	1.4%	0.5%	3.0×
30	Renault Mégane III2008–2016	13–15 yrs	1.3%	0.5%	2.6×
31	Volkswagen Passat B82015–2024	11–12 yrs	1.2%	0.4%	2.9×
32	Kia Rio III2011–2017	7–8 yrs	1.3%	0.5%	2.5×
33	Renault Scénic III2009–2016	11–12 yrs	1.2%	0.4%	2.8×
34	Peugeot 3008 I2009–2017	11–12 yrs	1.2%	0.4%	2.8×
35	SEAT Ibiza V2017–2026	3–4 yrs	1.2%	0.5%	2.5×
36	Audi A1 (8X)2010–2019	13–15 yrs	1.2%	0.5%	2.4×
37	Škoda Roomster2006–2023	11–12 yrs	1.1%	0.4%	2.7×
38	Suzuki Celerio2014–2021	5–6 yrs	1.1%	0.4%	2.5×
39	Renault Clio V2019–2026	3–4 yrs	1.1%	0.5%	2.3×
40	SEAT Ateca2016–2026	9–10 yrs	1.1%	0.5%	2.3×
41	Hyundai i20 III2020–2026	3–4 yrs	1.1%	0.5%	2.3×
42	Dacia Spring2021–2026	3–4 yrs	1.1%	0.5%	2.3×
43	Renault Clio III2005–2012	13–15 yrs	1.1%	0.5%	2.2×
44	Volkswagen Polo VI2017–2026	3–4 yrs	1.1%	0.5%	2.2×
45	Ford Mustang Mach-E2020–2026	3–4 yrs	1.1%	0.5%	2.2×
46	Hyundai i10 I2008–2014	11–12 yrs	1.0%	0.4%	2.3×
47	Fiat Panda III2012–2026	3–4 yrs	1.0%	0.5%	2.1×
48	Volkswagen Taigo2021–2026	3–4 yrs	0.9%	0.5%	1.9×
49	Ford Fiesta VI2008–2018	16+ yrs	1.1%	0.7%	1.6×
50	Hyundai ix202010–2020	9–10 yrs	0.9%	0.5%	1.7×
51	Nissan Pixo2009–2014	13–15 yrs	0.9%	0.5%	1.7×
52	Mitsubishi ASX I2010–2021	11–12 yrs	0.8%	0.4%	1.8×
53	Dacia Duster I2010–2022	11–12 yrs	0.7%	0.4%	1.8×
54	Peugeot 3008 II2016–2025	7–8 yrs	0.8%	0.5%	1.6×

The most common defects in this group

Defect (RDW description, Dutch)	Type	Share of cars	Cars
Gordel beschadigd	A	0.3%	21,797
Gordelsluiting werkt niet	A	0.1%	5,370
Oprolmechanisme gordel werkt niet	A	0.1%	5,059
Blokkering gordel werkt niet (goed)	A	0.0%	1,308
Ontgrendeling rugleuning werkt niet (goed)	A	0.0%	1,176
Ontgrendeling rugleuning werkt niet (goed)	A	0.0%	605
Zitplaats of rugleuning ondeugdelijk bevestigd	A	0.0%	600
Gordel ondeugdelijk bevestigd	A	0.0%	563
Verstelinrichting zitplaats of rugleuning vergrendeld niet	A	0.0%	320
Bevestigingsmiddelen en gordels beschadigd	A	0.0%	271
Geen goedwerkende sluiting bevestigingsmiddel en gordel	A	0.0%	207
Verstelinrichting zitplaats of rugleuning niet aanwezig	A	0.0%	82

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Frequently asked questions

Which used cars often have seat belts, seats and airbags problems?

At the APK this occurs most clearly above average on the Dacia Jogger, Hyundai i10 III, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.

Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.

Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know