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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21 Jan 1999 1411 units affected Ref JP-1207160

In the braking system, the rubber hose connecting the brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir tank has an improper shape. If use continues in this condition, the connection connector may be …

Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 TS 16V 1998 Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 24V 1998
21 Jan 1999 6390 units affected Ref JP-1105480

Front brake hoses are not properly secured in their retaining brackets on some units. Continued use in this condition may cause the brake hose to contact and be damaged by the front …

Yamaha Yamaha Grand Axis YA100W 1998–1999
19 Jan 1999 464 units affected Ref JP-1207140

The horn's wiring connector contains improper sealing material. Continued use in this condition may allow water ingress during rain-soaked driving, causing internal circuit board disconnection and horn failure, or circuit board short-circuit …

サターン( 生産国:アメリカ合衆国) Saturn Coupe SC2 1997 サターン( 生産国:アメリカ合衆国) Saturn Sedan SL2 1997
19 Jan 1999 1617 units affected Ref JP-1105470

In the primary braking system of vehicles equipped with a traction control device (TRC) that prevents wheel slip on low-friction road surfaces, the rear wheel brake pipe connections in the dual-circuit brake …

Toyota Harrier 1997–1998

Toyota: Wiring

Fuel leak
19 Jan 1999 7071 units affected Ref JP-1105460

The electrical wiring for the rear-seat fuel pump has improper routing, causing contact with the metal frame of the rear seat. Continued use in this condition may result in damage to the …

Toyota Vista 1998

BMW: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
17 Dec 1998 186 units affected Ref JP-1207110

The fuel pump in the fuel tank and the fuel tank lack sufficient sealing. Continued use in this condition may result in fuel leakage in the worst case.

BMW BMW K1200RS 1997

Honda: Other (Engine)

Loss of control
10 Dec 1998 22 units affected Ref JP-2101340

Due to inappropriate programming in the computer controlling the motor, when driving in the mid-to-high speed range (80 km/h or above) with low battery voltage and the accelerator pedal is slightly released, …

Honda EVPLUS 1996–1998

Cadillac: Airbag

Airbag
8 Dec 1998 937 units affected Ref JP-2201330

Due to inadequate waterproofing of the airbag deployment control computer, if large quantities of water enter the vehicle interior, electrical circuits within the computer may short circuit, potentially causing unintended airbag deployment.

キャデラック Eldorado Touring Coupe 1994–1995 キャデラック Concours 1994–1995 キャデラック Seville Touring Sedan 1994–1995

Ford: Cooling System

Fire risk
26 Nov 1998 189 units affected Ref JP-1207080

The headlight switch in the lighting system has an improper internal structure. Continued use in this condition causes electrical resistance to increase at the internal contacts, and in worst-case scenarios, the switch …

Ford Lincoln Mark VIII 2-door Sedan 1992–1993

Ford: Headlights

Fire risk
26 Nov 1998 2500 units affected Ref JP-1207071

The headlight switch in the lighting system has an improper internal structure. Continued use in this condition may cause electrical resistance to increase at the switch contacts, and in the worst case, …

Ford Taurus 1992–1993 Ford Lincoln Continental 1992–1993

Suzuki: Fuel hose/pipe

Fuel leak
17 Nov 1998 430 units affected Ref JP-1105430

The fuel hose connecting the fuel pump discharge port to the fuel filter inside the fuel tank has an improper shape, which in the worst case could cause the hose to detach, …

Suzuki GSX-R750 1998 Suzuki TL1000R 1998

Hino: Brake Light

Brakes
5 Nov 1998 3159 units affected Ref JP-1105420

Due to improper circuit configuration in the brake light control circuit's electrical switch (control unit), the internal semiconductor relay in the control unit may short circuit, which in the worst case could …

Hino Hino Super Dolphin Profia 1998

Nissan: Electrical System

Fire risk
5 Nov 1998 5641 units affected Ref JP-1105410

The output amplifier for the rear speaker in the audio system has an improper circuit design, which may allow excessive current to flow internally in the amplifier, potentially resulting in fire in …

Nissan Infiniti 1990–1992

Peugeot: Steering Wheel

Steering
22 Oct 1998 147 units affected Ref JP-1207033

Certain steering wheels in the steering system have insufficient strength. If use continues in this condition, cracks may develop in the steering wheel hub, potentially impairing operability.

Peugeot Peugeot 306 S16 1997 Peugeot Peugeot 306 XSi 1997 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Cabriolet 1997 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Style 1997
22 Oct 1998 201 units affected Ref JP-1207032

In the braking system, certain rear brake pipe joints have manufacturing defects. Continued use in this condition may result in brake fluid leakage from the joint, causing reduced braking force.

Peugeot Peugeot 306 S16 1997 Peugeot Peugeot 306 XSi 1997 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Cashmere 1997 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Style 1997

Peugeot: Electrical wiring

Fire risk
22 Oct 1998 132 units affected Ref JP-1207031

In the engine compartment electrical wiring, improper routing of the electrical wiring exists in some vehicles, which interferes with the engine wiring harness clamps. If use continues in this condition, the insulation …

Peugeot Peugeot 306 S16 1997 Peugeot Peugeot 306 XSi 1997 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Cashmere 1997 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Style 1997

Peugeot: Electrical Wiring

Fire risk
22 Oct 1998 70 units affected Ref JP-1207021

In the engine compartment electrical wiring, protective tubing is not installed at certain locations where the electrical wiring is secured with mounting brackets. If use continues in this condition, the electrical wiring …

Peugeot Peugeot 106 S16 1998

Volkswagen: Wiring

Fire risk
15 Oct 1998 114644 units affected Ref JP-1207012

Certain electrical wiring in the engine compartment interferes with the battery tray. Continued use in this condition may damage the wiring, and in worst cases, cause short circuiting leading to fire.

Volkswagen VW Golf CLI 1994–1998 Volkswagen VW Golf CL Diesel 1994–1998 Volkswagen VW Golf GLI 1994–1998 Volkswagen VW Golf GTI 16V 1994–1998 Volkswagen VW Golf VR6 1994–1998 +1 more

Volkswagen: Wiring

Fire risk
15 Oct 1998 108805 units affected Ref JP-1207011

Power window electrical wiring inside the rear door panel may interfere with the panel edge. Continued use in this condition could damage the wiring, and in the worst case, cause short-circuiting and …

Volkswagen VW Golf CLI 1992–1996 Volkswagen VW Golf CL Diesel 1992–1996 Volkswagen VW Golf GLI 1992–1996 Volkswagen VW Golf GTI 16V 1992–1996 Volkswagen VW Golf VR6 1992–1996
14 Oct 1998 18 units affected Ref JP-1105400

The proportioning control valve (PCV) that regulates brake fluid pressure in the front and rear wheels of the braking system may contain manufacturing defects. Continued use in this condition may cause brake …

Subaru Forester 1998 Subaru Legacy 1998

Mitsubishi: Fuse

Brakes
13 Oct 1998 2447 units affected Ref JP-1105390

In vehicles equipped with auxiliary brake lights (18W × 3), the fuse capacity for the electrical brake light circuit is set inappropriately. Continued use in this condition may cause the fuse to …

Mitsubishi Delica 1998
29 Sep 1998 4051 units affected Ref JP-2101310

Some interior door handle components have improper plating pre-treatment. Continued use in this condition may cause the plating to peel off the interior door handle, and in the worst case, finger injury …

Mitsubishi Debonair 1992–1993

Isuzu: Battery

Fire risk
29 Sep 1998 213 units affected Ref JP-1105362

Battery cable routing in the engine compartment is improper, causing contact between the cable and fuel hoses or pipes. Continued use in this condition risks insulation damage and short circuiting of the …

Isuzu Cubic 1990–1995
29 Sep 1998 1489 units affected Ref JP-1105361

The welding of the parking brake mounting bracket to the frame is inadequate, resulting in insufficient strength in some units. Continued use in this condition may cause the bracket to deform, and …

Isuzu Journey K 1989–1995

Isuzu: Power Steering

Steering
29 Sep 1998 2638 units affected Ref JP-1105350

The power steering pipe of the steering system is mounted improperly in some vehicles, causing contact with other components. Continued use in this condition may damage the pipe, and in the worst …

Isuzu GIGA 1996–1998
29 Sep 1998 1566 units affected Ref JP-1105320

The bracket securing the parking brake cable to the transmission has insufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may result in bracket fracture and loss of parking brake function in the worst …

Hino Hino Super Dolphin Profia 1998
24 Sep 1998 3309 units affected Ref JP-1105340

In vehicles equipped with ABS (anti-lock braking system) with stroke sensors on the brake force control device, grease may adhere to the brake light switch contact points. Continued use in this condition …

Mitsubishi Galant 1992–1994

Nissan: ABS

Brakes
24 Sep 1998 19335 units affected Ref JP-1105330

Some ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) control units in the brake force control device have manufacturing defects. The ABS may activate when not required, potentially resulting in increased braking distance in worst-case scenarios.

Nissan Skyline 1998 Nissan Presage 1998

Honda: Engine General

Fire risk
17 Sep 1998 60 units affected Ref JP-1206990

In the engine compartment air conditioning electrical wiring, improper routing of the compressor wiring causes interference with the power supply wiring. In some cases, corrosion-preventive grease seeps from the power supply wiring …

Honda Accord Coupe 1995–1996

Citroen: Airbag

Airbag
10 Sep 1998 137 units affected Ref JP-2201290

The center console and sound-deadening material in certain vehicles interfere with the airbag control device in the passenger compartment, potentially affecting the impact wave sensor within the control device. This may cause …

Citroen Xsara 1997–1998

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.