Cupra Leon IV (Cupra)
2020 – 2026 · RDW type KL
In short
At 3–4 years (mostly built 2021–2023) 0.4% of 1,398 inspected Cupra Leon IV (Cupra)s had at least one A-problem at the APK, against 1.3% for all cars of the same age. Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 69% less often on this model than on average.
Cite these figures
CarXray.nl (2026). Cupra Leon IV (Cupra) — APK defects by age. Based on RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. https://carxray.nl/en/modellen/cupra/leon-iv-cupra/
A-problems
0.4%
n = 1,398 · 95% CI 0.2 – 0.9%
National, same age
1.3%
n = 512,830 · 95% CI 1.3 – 1.3%
Defects at the APK by age
- Cupra Leon IV (Cupra)
- National, same age
- 95% confidence interval
| Age | Built (approx.) | n | A-problems | 95% CI | All defects | National A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | 2021–2023 | 1,398 | 0.4% | 0.2 – 0.9% | 19.2% | 1.3% |
| 5 – 6 years | 2019–2021 | 159 | insufficient | 1.9% | ||
| 7 – 8 years | 2017–2019 | — | insufficient | 3.1% | ||
| 9 – 10 years | 2015–2017 | — | insufficient | 4.7% | ||
| 11 – 12 years | 2013–2015 | — | insufficient | 7.2% | ||
| 13 – 15 years | 2010–2013 | — | insufficient | 10.6% | ||
| 16+ years | 2010 or older | — | insufficient | 15.3% |
Weak spots
What to check extra on this generation.
| Point to check | Share · sample · 95% CI | Vs. same class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data for this age. | |||
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About this generation
- Production years
- 2020 – 2026
- RDW type code(s)
- KL
- Trade name(s)
- LEON
- Registered (type group)
- 3,411
- Generation boundary
- Draft, being checked
See other Leon generations Similar models
Same type of car and era, at 3–4 years. Leon IV (Cupra): 0.4% A-problems.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cupra Leon reliable?
The APK tells you about defects, not breakdowns. At 3–4 years 0.4% of inspected Cupra Leon IV (Cupra)s had at least one A-problem (structure, safety or costly mechanics), against 1.3% nationally at the same age. The maintenance of the specific car matters more than the model.
Which model years do these figures cover?
The inspections run from 2025-10 to 2026-09. Cars aged 3–4 years were then mostly built in 2021–2023. The data table shows the build years per age class.
What are the most common problems?
There is not enough data for that yet.
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