Public safety register · Cyprus imports

Before you buy, check it isn't under a dangerous recall.

A free, searchable record of vehicle safety recalls from the markets Cyprus imports from — Japan & Ireland, plus local Cyprus notices. Search by make, model and year, and flag the fire, airbag, brake and steering defects that matter most.

10558 recalls on record
5188 flagged safety-critical
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18 Feb 2003 111 units affected Ref JP-1210000

In the braking system, some vehicles have improper routing of the left front brake pipe, which can cause the pipe to interfere with the anti-roll bar link when the steering wheel is …

Peugeot Peugeot 307 SW 2002 Peugeot Peugeot 307 XS 2002 Peugeot Peugeot 307 Style 2002

Komatsu: Brake Light

Brakes
13 Feb 2003 29 units affected Ref JP-1109230

In the lighting system, the contact resistance capacity setting of the relay in the brake light electrical circuit is inappropriate. Repeated brake operations cause the contact surface to become rough, resulting in …

Komatsu WA380-5 2001–2002 Komatsu WA470-5 2001–2002

Mazda: Other Safety Lights

Fire risk
13 Feb 2003 25609 units affected Ref JP-1109210

In vehicles equipped with front fog lamps, some fog lamp bulb sockets are improperly assembled. Vibration during driving may cause the bulb socket to detach from the fog lamp housing. Heat from …

Mazda MPV 2002–2003
6 Feb 2003 2598 units affected Ref JP-1209980

In the braking system, the brake hose is improperly secured to the front strut area. During vehicle operation, vibrations may cause the brake hose to become dislodged from the retaining bracket. If …

BMW BMW X5 2000–2002 BMW BMW X5 3.0 2000–2002 BMW BMW X5 4.6is 2000–2002
6 Feb 2003 184 units affected Ref JP-1109180

In the power transmission device, the lock nuts fastening the bearings of the bevel pinions in the front differential have improper fastening torque and staking. Continued use in this condition may allow …

Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Wheel Loader WS510 2000–2002

Citroën: ABS

Fire risk
30 Jan 2003 116 units affected Ref JP-1209960

The brake system ABS control unit (ABS/ECU) connector interface with the vehicle wiring harness has incomplete waterproofing. Water intrusion at this joint can cause electrical short circuits, illuminating the ABS warning light …

Citroen C3 2002
30 Jan 2003 115 units affected Ref JP-1109170

In the braking system, some brake fluid has inappropriate viscosity. At low temperatures, brake fluid flow becomes sluggish, causing delayed brake engagement and release response when the brake pedal is operated, which …

Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Wheel Loader WS510 2001–2002
28 Jan 2003 54 units affected Ref JP-1109140

The support bracket that secures the steering column shaft to the vehicle body has insufficient strength. Repeated abrupt steering wheel operations can cause cracks in the support bracket, resulting in unstable steering …

T C M FD35T8 2001–2002 T C M FD50T8 2001–2002 T C M FD60Z8 2001–2002 T C M FD80Z8 2001–2002 T C M FG40T8 2001–2002 +1 more

Hino: Wiring

Fire risk
24 Jan 2003 2565 units affected Ref JP-1109130

In the electrical system, improper routing of battery wiring within the right side frame may cause the wiring to interfere with the clip securing the brake control nylon tube due to vibration …

Hino Hino Super Dolphin Profia 2000–2002
16 Jan 2003 372 units affected Ref JP-1108981

The intermediate arm shaft in the steering device linkage has insufficient strength, causing bending in some units. Continued use in this condition may result in bearing failure and, in the worst case, …

Nissan 2000–2002
9 Jan 2003 6517 units affected Ref JP-1209940

In the braking system, the rivet fastening method at the pivot point of the parking brake lever is improper. When the parking brake is operated, this area may twist, causing insufficient ratchet …

BMW Cooper S 2001–2002 BMW MINI One 2001–2002
9 Jan 2003 17801 units affected Ref JP-1109090

In the steering system, some vehicles have insufficient fastening torque on the bolt and nut that secure the right-side knuckle to the front strut. This can cause the bolt and nut to …

Mazda Scrum 2002 Suzuki Every 2002 Suzuki Carry 2002

Mitsubishi: Electrical System

Loss of control
9 Jan 2003 441 units affected Ref JP-1109060

In the electrical system, V8 engine equipped vehicles have relay terminals for the low-pressure fuel pump drive circuit in the relay box made of inappropriate material. Engine compartment temperature rise and heat …

Mitsubishi Dignity 1999–2001 Mitsubishi Proudia 1999–2001

Mitsubishi: Engine Assembly

Loss of control
9 Jan 2003 17644 units affected Ref JP-1109050

The adhesive securing the vibration-damping rubber on the crankshaft pulley that drives the accessory belt has insufficient heat resistance. At elevated temperatures during high-speed driving, adhesive bond strength deteriorates, causing the pulley …

Mitsubishi Delica 1997–2001

Nissan: Wiring

Brakes
8 Jan 2003 3627 units affected Ref JP-1109070

In vehicles with automatic transmissions, the brake light switch electrical wiring circuit is improperly configured, causing the switch contacts to overheat and the resin component to melt. In the worst case, the …

Nissan Sunny 2002
25 Dec 2002 616 units affected Ref JP-1109040

In the steering system, some yokes connecting the steering column and gearbox have cracks due to improper heat treatment. Continued use in this condition may result in yoke failure, rendering the steering …

Nissan 2002 Nissan Condor 2002
11 Dec 2002 838 units affected Ref JP-1109030

In the steering system, the steering shaft coupling joint is assembled in an improper position, resulting in the coupling not being fixed in the correct position. Continued use in this condition may …

Isuzu Gala 1997–2000
10 Dec 2002 92689 units affected Ref JP-2102160

In the powertrain system, the spring retaining position on the rod that locks the parking mechanism gear of the automatic transmission is inappropriate. Even when shifting to park position, the parking mechanism …

Subaru Impreza 2001–2002 Subaru Forester 2001–2002 Subaru Legacy 2001–2002

Mazda: Engine - Other

Fire risk
5 Dec 2002 38173 units affected Ref JP-1108990

In the air heater that raises the temperature of intake air to the engine and improves cold-start performance, either ① insufficient waterproof and corrosion-resistant performance of the air heater relay, or ② …

Mazda Titan 1995–2002

Chevrolet: Airbag

Airbag
29 Nov 2002 73 units affected Ref JP-1209910

Driver-side airbag inflator housings may have improper welds. During airbag deployment, partial housing fracture can occur, resulting in insufficient inflation gas supply and incomplete airbag deployment during collision. Additionally, fragments of the …

Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2002

Opel: Speedometer

Brakes
29 Nov 2002 11646 units affected Ref JP-1209900

Due to improper machining of internal terminals in the vehicle speed sensor embedded within the left front wheel hub, vibration during operation may cause contact failure at the terminal section, preventing speed …

オペル Astra 1998–2000
28 Nov 2002 372 units affected Ref JP-1108980

The intermediate arm shaft in the steering device linkage has inadequate strength, causing bending in some cases. Continued use in this condition may result in bearing damage and, in the worst case, …

Nissan 2000–2002
28 Nov 2002 98 units affected Ref JP-1108970

In the braking system, the structure of the front-wheel brake hose and the positional relationship between the bracket securing the brake hose and the wheel cylinder are improper. When the brake hose …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 4WD 2002

Antico: Axle

Wheel / axle
22 Nov 2002 10 units affected Ref JP-1108960

The axle spindle in the running gear has insufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the spindle, and in the worst case, fracture and wheel detachment.

アンチコ 1995–1997
19 Nov 2002 32 units affected Ref JP-2102200

In hybrid system-equipped vehicles, charging control for the motor-drive battery is partially inadequate, which may cause temporary insufficiency of intake manifold vacuum acting on the vacuum-operated brake booster immediately after cold engine …

Toyota Crown Sedan 2002
13 Nov 2002 1347 units affected Ref JP-1108890

In the brake system, the gap between the brake pipe and leaf spring is improper, causing the brake pipe to contact the leaf spring and sustain surface damage. The surface plating peels …

Hino Hino Super Dolphin Profia 2000–2002

Mazda: Strut

Steering
12 Nov 2002 51 units affected Ref JP-1108920

In the front suspension system, some vehicles have insufficient bolt torque securing the strut to the knuckle. If operation continues in this condition, the strut may disengage from the knuckle when traversing …

Mazda Demio 2002

Mazda: Fuel Tank

Fuel leak
12 Nov 2002 26212 units affected Ref JP-1108912

The plastic nut securing the fuel pump unit to the fuel tank may be improperly tightened, with some units installed at an angle. If the vehicle continues to be used in this …

Mazda Demio 2002
8 Nov 2002 229 units affected Ref JP-1209880

In the steering system, the steering arm mounting bolts and washers are made of inappropriate material. Repeated steering operations cause these bolts and washers to gradually deform, resulting in insufficient clamping force …

マセラテイ Quattroporte V6 1998–2001

Renault: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
5 Nov 2002 294 units affected Ref JP-1209862

In the fuel system, certain fuel pumps have improper clearance between the internal rotating valve and the inner wall of the rotating valve chamber. Due to temperature fluctuations, the rotating valve and …

Renault Clio 2001

Checking a recall in Cyprus — common questions

Whether you're an owner asking "is my car affected?" or a buyer vetting a used import before you pay, these answer the questions people most often ask.

How do I check if my car has a recall in Cyprus?
Search recalls.cy by make, model and year on the Recalls page, or enter your VIN or chassis number on the Check page (recalls.cy/check). We cover the official recall registers from Japan (MLIT), the EU Safety Gate and Cyprus (RTD) — the markets Cyprus imports used cars from. It's free, and you should always confirm any match with the official source and your dealer.
How do I check a recall by VIN or chassis number?
Go to recalls.cy/check and enter the VIN or chassis number. We match it against exact Cyprus VIN registries and Japanese (MLIT) chassis-number ranges. A 'no match' is not a guarantee the car is clear — EU recalls are matched by make, model and year on the Recalls page, and no database is complete — so confirm with the official source and a dealer.
Does a recall from Japan apply to my right-hand-drive car here?
Usually yes. We deliberately cover Japan and other right-hand-drive, left-hand-traffic markets, because the cars Cyprus imports are the same right-hand-drive vehicles those recalls were issued for. A recall from a left-hand-drive market may not apply to the same model in right-hand-drive form, which is why we scope to Cyprus's actual import region. Always confirm your exact VIN with a dealer.
Is the Takata airbag in my Japanese import dangerous?
Takata airbag inflators are the subject of one of the largest safety recalls ever and can rupture and fire metal fragments. If your imported car is affected it is a safety-critical recall — do not ignore it. Search your make, model and year here, look for the red 'Dangerous' badge, and contact your dealer before driving. To be alerted the moment a new recall is issued for your exact VIN, recallscheck.cy (https://recallscheck.cy) monitors your specific car.
Are UK or Irish recalls relevant to cars in Cyprus?
EU Safety Gate recalls apply Cyprus-wide regardless of which EU country notified them, so an alert that came through Ireland is still relevant to the same vehicle here. We include the EU Safety Gate feed for exactly this reason. If you're buying a used import, it's worth checking the car's history and auction condition report too — cartrust.cy (https://cartrust.cy) does that for Japanese imports.
My car isn't listed — is it safe?
Not necessarily. recalls.cy aggregates official recalls and machine-translates them, but the database may not list every recall — Cyprus model data in particular is often unavailable at source — and a recall may simply not exist yet. 'Not listed' means we found no matching recall, not that the car is guaranteed defect-free. Confirm with the official source and your dealer, and for ongoing peace of mind set up a free SMS alert or per-VIN monitoring.
I'm buying a used import — how do I vet it for recalls before I buy?
Before you pay, search the make, model and year on recalls.cy and check for any safety-critical (red 'Dangerous') recalls, then ask the seller whether the recall work was carried out. A recall that was never remedied is a real cost and a safety risk. For the car's wider history and the original Japanese-auction condition report, cartrust.cy (https://cartrust.cy) verifies used imports before purchase.