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.

10646 recalls on record
5227 flagged safety-critical
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Bentley: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
21 Mar 2001 17 units affected Ref JP-1208600

The crimping method at the metal fittings of rubber fuel hoses (supply and return sides) in the engine compartment is improper. Continued use in this condition may cause fuel leakage at the …

Bentley Arnage Red Label 2000–2001

Ford: Power Steering

Steering
7 Mar 2001 2370 units affected Ref JP-2201750

In vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the clearance between the power steering hydraulic piping of the steering force amplification device and the driveshaft dust boot clamp is inappropriate. Engine vibration may cause …

Ford Mondeo 1996–1998

Mercedes-Benz: Airbag

Airbag
6 Mar 2001 6856 units affected Ref JP-2201740

Certain side airbag devices in the driver and passenger seats are defective, and may inadvertently deploy despite the absence of impact.

Mercedes-Benz AMG E50 1996–1997 Mercedes-Benz AMG E60 1996–1997 Mercedes-Benz E230 1996–1997 Mercedes-Benz E230 Station Wagon 1996–1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 1996–1997 +2 more
6 Mar 2001 654 units affected Ref JP-1208580

In the braking system, the seal inside the master cylinder uses a material with insufficient cold resistance. When brake operation is performed at below-freezing ambient temperatures, the seal may deform and, in …

Mercedes-Benz A160 2000–2001 Mercedes-Benz A190 2000–2001
27 Feb 2001 90 units affected Ref JP-1208575

At the clutch release cylinder attachment point of the clutch pressure pipe, vibration during driving may cause hydraulic fluid to leak from the pipe attachment area, resulting in heavy clutch and steering …

Porsche 911 Turbo 2000

Porsche: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
27 Feb 2001 90 units affected Ref JP-1208574

The connector of the electrical wiring for the fuel pump installed in the fuel tank has improper crimping. Continued use in this condition causes increased contact resistance in the connector, reducing fuel …

Porsche 911 Turbo 2000

Porsche: Cooling system

Fire risk
27 Feb 2001 90 units affected Ref JP-1208573

The cooling water hose clamp attached to the engine body may contact the fuel return hose. If use continues in this condition, the fuel return hose may be damaged in the worst …

Porsche 911 Turbo 2000

Porsche: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
27 Feb 2001 90 units affected Ref JP-1208572

The fuel supply hose routing to the engine is improper, causing contact with the intake pipe. If use continues in this condition, the hose may be damaged in the worst case, resulting …

Porsche 911 Turbo 2000

Mitsubishi: Airbag

Airbag
15 Feb 2001 11605 units affected Ref JP-2101730

The passenger-side airbag has insufficient stitching strength at the back seam. Upon deployment, this seam may rupture, resulting in impaired airbag function.

Mitsubishi Toppo BJ 2000–2001 Mitsubishi Toppo BJ Wide 2000–2001 Mitsubishi Minica Toppo BJ 2000–2001

Mitsubishi: Propeller Shaft

Loss of control
15 Feb 2001 2188 units affected Ref JP-1107110

Certain propeller shafts have improper weight balance. Continued use in this condition may cause the rear end of the propeller shaft to bend during operation, causing it to separate from the spline …

Mitsubishi Pajero Mini 1998–1999

Mitsubishi: Airbag

Airbag
15 Feb 2001 140301 units affected Ref JP-1107100

The driver-side airbag deployment control circuit is inadequate. When impact is applied to the steering wheel immediately after engine start or while driving, the airbag may deploy unexpectedly in worst-case scenarios.

Mitsubishi Pajero Junior 1995–1998 Mitsubishi Pajero Mini 1995–1998
8 Feb 2001 645 units affected Ref JP-1107090

The connection geometry between the parking brake cable and parking brake pedal is inappropriate. When disengaging the parking brake, compression loads on the cable cause bending. Continued use in this state may …

小松メック WA100M-3 1997–2000 小松メック WA80-3 1997–2000
6 Feb 2001 167 units affected Ref JP-1208540

In the steering system, there are improper assemblies of the coupling connecting the steering shaft and steering gearbox. If use continues in this condition, in the worst case the coupling may separate, …

BMW BMW X5 2000

Rover: Cooling System

Fire risk
6 Feb 2001 7469 units affected Ref JP-1208530

The rubber hose for coolant circulation in the engine cooling system is made of inappropriate material. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the rubber hose, leading to …

ローバー Range Rover 4.0 SE 1994–1998 ローバー Range Rover 4.6 HSE 1994–1998
1 Feb 2001 8693 units affected Ref JP-1107030

The stabilizer bracket (a mounting bracket for the anti-roll bar device that reduces vehicle body roll) in the rear suspension lacks sufficient strength. Frequent driving on winding mountain roads can cause cracks …

Toyota Toyota Quick Delivery 100 1985–2000 Toyota Toyota Hiace Quick Delivery 1985–2000
26 Jan 2001 2968 units affected Ref JP-1107040

Due to improper assembly process of the rear suspension on front-wheel-drive vehicles, the left rear wheel brake hose may have been damaged during assembly. Continued use in this condition could result in …

Mazda Familia 2000 ニホンフォード Laser Lidea 2000

Isuzu: Power Steering

Steering
25 Jan 2001 125 units affected Ref JP-2101720

In the steering system, power steering hydraulic piping may be deformed during vehicle manufacturing, causing contact with coolant piping for the turbocharger and similar components. If operation continues in this condition, the …

Isuzu Cubic 1998–2000

Chevrolet: ABS

Brakes
23 Jan 2001 2384 units affected Ref JP-2201710

The anti-lock braking system (ABS) brake force control device contains an improperly designed switch that detects the drive mode (4-wheel drive vs. 2-wheel drive). During 2-wheel drive operation, the computer may incorrectly …

Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 1990–1996 Chevrolet Blazer LS 1990–1996
23 Jan 2001 304 units affected Ref JP-1208480

The engine control computer's control unit contains an improper idling program that fails to detect misfire during idle conditions. Fuel continues to be supplied to cylinders with ignition shut off, causing unburned …

Mercedes-Benz CL600 1999–2000 Mercedes-Benz S600 L 1999–2000
23 Jan 2001 80 units affected Ref JP-1107060

In the braking system, the air charge pipe that supplies compressed air to the air tank is not properly secured. Continued operation in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus 2000
15 Jan 2001 66 units affected Ref JP-1208500

The ball joint connecting the lower control arm and steering knuckle of the suspension contains material of improper specification. Continued use in this condition may result in excessive wear and play developing …

Peugeot Peugeot 306 S16 2000 Peugeot Peugeot 306 XSi 2000 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Cabriolet 2000 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Style Premium A/T 2000 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Style Premium M/T 2000 +1 more
21 Dec 2000 153 units affected Ref JP-1208460

Certain front strut springs have defective welds in the lower retention bracket. Continued use may cause the welded bracket to separate from the strut, resulting in sudden steering drop and loss of …

BMW BMW R1100R 1998
20 Dec 2000 170 units affected Ref JP-1208450

In the braking system, the brake hose material between the master cylinder and reservoir tank is inadequate. Continued use in this condition causes internal hose erosion by brake fluid, dissolving rubber components …

マセラテイ 3200GT 1999–2000
14 Dec 2000 669 units affected Ref JP-1106990

Due to improper manufacturing of the brake master cylinder, rubber cups installed on the secondary-side piston within the cylinder are swollen in some cases. Continued use in this condition may cause the …

Mazda Tribute 2000

Nissan: ABS

Brakes
12 Dec 2000 12713 units affected Ref JP-1106980

The braking force control device (ABS: Anti-lock Braking System) control unit contains element electrodes with inappropriate material composition. Continued use may cause increased resistance in the electrode area, resulting in unintended ABS …

Nissan Cima 1998–2000 Nissan Skyline 1998–2000 Nissan Stagea 1998–2000 Nissan Presage 1998–2000

BMW: Handlebar

Steering
7 Dec 2000 75 units affected Ref JP-1208420

High-mount handlebars sold as dealer options may contain manufacturing defects in the handlebar locking tab. Continued use in this condition can cause the mounting section to loosen, potentially resulting in the handlebar …

BMW BMW R 1100 S 1998–2000
6 Dec 2000 7 units affected Ref JP-1106940

The electrical wiring for the front-wheel brake force control device (anti-lock brake system) and the wear warning electrical wiring of the braking system are routed improperly. This causes the electrical wiring to …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon City 2000
5 Dec 2000 117 units affected Ref JP-1208440

A deficiency in the fail-safe program of the engine control computer may cause the electronic throttle control system to lose electrical connection due to moisture or similar contamination. This can result in …

BMW Alpina Alpina B10-3.3 1999–2000 BMW Alpina Alpina B3-3.3 1999–2000

Rover: Cooling System

Fire risk
5 Dec 2000 364 units affected Ref JP-1208432

The throttle body heater gasket of the engine is made of unsuitable material. Continued use in this condition may result in coolant leakage from the gasket, which could drip onto the exhaust …

ローバー Range Rover 4.0 S 1998 ローバー Range Rover 4.6 HSE 1998

Rover: Cooling System

Steering
5 Dec 2000 364 units affected Ref JP-1208431

The idler pulley (belt tension adjustment pulley) that regulates the tension of the belt driving auxiliary components such as the engine cooling water pump has insufficient strength. Continued use in this condition …

ローバー Range Rover 4.0 S 1998–2000 ローバー Range Rover 4.6 HSE 1998–2000

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.