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
Official sources: Japan MLIT EU Safety Gate Cyprus RTD Refreshed nightly · How it works

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Cadillac: Alternator

Fire risk
6 Jul 1999 1702 units affected Ref JP-1207470

Certain rectifier mounting bolts on the alternator attached to the engine have improper fastening torque. Continued use in this condition may cause cracking in the rectifier's insulation material, and in the worst …

キャデラック Seville Luxury Sedan 1998–1999
1 Jul 1999 174 units affected Ref JP-1105760

In vehicles equipped with a Power Take-Off (PTO) device that extracts power from the engine flywheel, the brake pipe routing in the braking system is improper, causing part of the brake pipe …

Isuzu Forward 1995–1999

Subaru: Steering System

Steering
1 Jul 1999 15832 units affected Ref JP-1105750

In the steering system, fragments of steering lock mechanism mounting bolts (used only during bolt fastening and discarded after tightening) may have been inadvertently mixed into the universal joint section of the …

Subaru Sambar 1999

Chevrolet: Brake Light

Brakes
22 Jun 1999 140 units affected Ref JP-1207440

In the lighting system, the electrical wiring of the brake light switch mounted on the brake pedal is installed with reversed polarity. If continued to be used in this state, the switch …

Chevrolet Blazer Silverado 1993–1994
22 Jun 1999 416 units affected Ref JP-1207430

In the rear-wheel brake caliper assembly of the braking system, the bolt securing the brake caliper fixing rod to the bracket is undersized. Continued use in this condition may result in the …

ドカテイ 900SL 1992–1997

Steering Wheel

Steering
22 Jun 1999 103 units affected Ref JP-1207420

The steering wheel has an improper bending process during manufacturing. If used in this condition, micro-cracks may develop at the bent section in the worst case, risking wheel deformation or breakage.

ドカテイ Monster M900 1997–1998
17 Jun 1999 13810 units affected Ref JP-1207410

In the braking system, the clamp connecting the brake pedal and brake rod has improper installation on some units. Continued use in this condition may result in the clamp detaching in the …

BMW BMW 318i 1998–1999 BMW BMW 323iA 1998–1999 BMW BMW 328iA 1998–1999 BMW BMW 328iA Coupe 1998–1999

BMW: Exhaust Pipe

Steering
17 Jun 1999 579 units affected Ref JP-1207400

In left-hand drive vehicles, the exhaust pipe attachment to the vehicle body is improper. If continued use is maintained in this condition, vibration during driving may ultimately cause cracks to develop in …

BMW BMW 525IA 1998 BMW BMW 528IA 1998

Volkswagen: Exhaust Pipe

Fire risk
15 Jun 1999 38754 units affected Ref JP-1207381

Some rubber rings securing the exhaust pipe to the vehicle body have insufficient heat resistance. If the catalytic converter overheats abnormally, these rings may burn out, potentially resulting in fire.

Volkswagen VW Polo 1.6 1995–1999
8 Jun 1999 3381 units affected Ref JP-1105730

The clip securing the manual transmission control cable to the frame has insufficient strength. Repeated manual transmission operation causes the clip to fracture, and fragments may contact the alternator wiring, damaging the …

Isuzu Elf 1993–1999

Suzuki: Airbag

Airbag
3 Jun 1999 124 units affected Ref JP-1105720

A manufacturing defect exists in the gas generant of the inflator module (nitrogen gas generator), which is part of the driver-side airbag. When subjected to repeated rapid temperature changes, the gas generant …

Suzuki Cultus Crescent 1997

Daihatsu: ABS

Brakes
1 Jun 1999 26166 units affected Ref JP-2101370

In braking systems equipped with an anti-lock brake system (ABS), an improper section was found in the program controlling the activation point. When crossing a step while driving at low speed with …

Daihatsu Atrai 1998–1999 Daihatsu Opti 1998–1999 Daihatsu Hijet 1998–1999 Daihatsu Mira 1998–1999 Daihatsu Move 1998–1999

Chrysler: Engine - Other

Fire risk
25 May 1999 632 units affected Ref JP-1207370

The fuel distributor that distributes fuel to each cylinder of the engine has insufficient seal material durability at the connector fittings on both ends. Continued use in this condition causes the seal …

Chrysler Vision 1993–1995

Mazda: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
20 May 1999 3505 units affected Ref JP-2101380

The fuel pump actuator circuit relay may have improper assembly. When the ignition switch is ON and the engine stops, the fuel pump continues to operate. In the worst case, if a …

Mazda Premacy 1999
20 May 1999 494 units affected Ref JP-1105680

In the power steering mechanism of the steering system, there are improper methods for securing the hydraulic piping to the vehicle frame. If the vehicle continues to be used in this condition, …

神鋼 RK450-II 1991–1997

Opel: Electrical wiring

Fire risk
13 May 1999 56481 units affected Ref JP-1207360

In the electrical wiring, the battery cable connecting the starter motor, alternator, and battery has insufficient capacity. If continued use proceeds as-is, the cable insulation may melt, and in the worst case, …

オペル Vita 1994–1999 オペル Tigra 1994–1999

Rover: A/T

Fire risk
11 May 1999 7472 units affected Ref JP-1207350

In the automatic transmission of the power transmission system, the breather pipe that regulates internal pressure has an improperly shaped tip. Continued use in this condition allows rainwater droplets to accumulate and …

ローバー Range Rover 4.0 SE 1994–1998 ローバー Range Rover 4.6 HSE 1994–1998

Isuzu: Vehicle Frame

Wheel / axle
27 Apr 1999 428 units affected Ref JP-1105640

Insufficient frame strength causes increased load at the frame mounting point when the radius rod bushing connecting the left-side frame and axle is damaged, potentially resulting in frame cracking and, in the …

Isuzu 810 1993–1997 Isuzu GIGA 1993–1997

Honda: Lead / Lead 100

Steering
22 Apr 1999 35154 units affected Ref JP-2101350

The locking mechanism that secures the vehicle body and handlebar has an improper structure. Continued use in this condition may result, in the worst case, in the locking bracket fracturing and the …

Honda Lead 1998–1999 Honda Lead 100 1998–1999
16 Apr 1999 4914 units affected Ref JP-1207330

In the brake booster vacuum pump, improper assembly of the valve spring seat may occur. Continued use in this condition can cause the valve spring seat to shift due to air backflow …

Isuzu MU 1998–1999 Isuzu WIZARD 1998–1999
16 Apr 1999 4232 units affected Ref JP-1105620

In the vacuum pump of the brake booster, improper assembly of the valve spring seat may occur. If operation continues in this condition, reverse airflow when the engine is stopped can cause …

Honda Horizon 1998 Isuzu Bighorn 1998

Peugeot: Headlights

Steering
15 Apr 1999 258 units affected Ref JP-1207312

Electrical wiring in the lighting system interferes with the steering column. Continued use in this condition may cause the wiring insulation to deteriorate and, in the worst case, short circuit, resulting in …

Peugeot Peugeot 406 Coupe 1997–1998

Peugeot: Fan Belt

Steering
15 Apr 1999 120 units affected Ref JP-1207290

Certain fan belts for auxiliary equipment drive in the engine have insufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may cause belt fracture, impairing generator and power steering function, and in worst case, …

Peugeot Peugeot 106 S16 1998 Peugeot Peugeot 306 S16 1998 Peugeot Peugeot 306 XSi 1998 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Cabriolet 1998 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Style 1998 +3 more
13 Apr 1999 93 units affected Ref JP-1207250

The brake pedal travel sensor, which detects pedal depression to control brake force distribution between front and rear wheels, may have insufficient sealing. Continued use in this condition can allow rainwater to …

Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 1997–1998
9 Apr 1999 506436 units affected Ref JP-1105590

The headlight switch structure in the turn signal indicator light switch is inadequate. Continued use in this condition causes electrode plate wear in the headlight switch, increasing contact resistance. This leads to …

Daihatsu Atrai 1994–1998 Daihatsu Hijet 1994–1998 Daihatsu Hijet Deck Van 1994–1998 Daihatsu Midget II 1994–1998
8 Apr 1999 252 units affected Ref JP-1105580

In the braking system, the floor-mounted piping of the shock absorber air pipe is improperly configured. Depending on driving conditions, part of the right rear wheel brake pipe may contact this air …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon 1996–1998
25 Mar 1999 107137 units affected Ref JP-1105550

In the brake booster vacuum tube, improper manufacturing procedures may allow residual material to enter the check valve inside the tube. Continued use in this condition may cause the check valve to …

Honda CR-V 1995–1996
25 Feb 1999 1089 units affected Ref JP-1105540

The brake tubes in the braking system lack sufficient weather resistance. Continued use in this condition will reduce the strength of the brake tubes, creating a risk of easy fracture. In the …

Nissan - 1998–1999

BMW: Engine Assembly

Fire risk
18 Feb 1999 380 units affected Ref JP-1207180

The intake manifold between the engine and air cleaner is improperly mounted. Continued use in this condition may cause backfire during engine startup, leading to detachment of the intake manifold and failure …

BMW BMW R 1100 S 1998

Porsche: Airbag

Airbag
28 Jan 1999 653 units affected Ref JP-1207150

Due to improper electrical circuit design, actuation of various relays may generate abnormal voltage in the airbag circuit, and in the worst case, the driver-side airbag may deploy unexpectedly.

Porsche 911 GT2 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 1996 +2 more

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.