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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10 Sep 1998 20397 units affected Ref JP-1105300

Improper attachment of the vehicle body to the frame causes the front brake tube to be deformed and strongly interfere with the grommet at the wheelhouse panel through-hole. Continued use in this …

Mitsubishi Challenger 1996–1998

Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
27 Aug 1998 17722 units affected Ref JP-2201271

Due to improper programming in the airbag control computer, airbags may deploy in the event of impact from underneath the vehicle or low-speed collision.

Toyota Toyota Cavalier 1995–1997

Volkswagen: Wiring

Fire risk
27 Aug 1998 945 units affected Ref JP-1206980

The wiring capacity for the air conditioning pressure switch is inadequate. If the electromagnetic clutch of the air conditioning compressor deteriorates and excessive current flows through the pressure switch wiring, the wiring …

Volkswagen VW Caravelle 1984–1991 Volkswagen VW Delivery Van 1984–1991

Volvo: Wiring

Fire risk
20 Aug 1998 416 units affected Ref JP-1206940

In power-operated driver and front passenger seats, electrical wiring installation is improper in some vehicles. Continued use in this condition may cause damage to the wire insulation, potentially resulting in short circuit …

Volvo Volvo 780 1986–1991
30 Jul 1998 190 units affected Ref JP-1105270

The brake pipe routing in the driver's compartment of the braking system is improper in some vehicles, causing interference between the brake pipe and the parking brake lever. Continued use in this …

Isuzu Elf 1996
28 Jul 1998 13718 units affected Ref JP-1206920

The parking brake cable of the braking system has insufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may result, in the worst case, in the parking brake cable breaking and the parking brake …

オペル Vectra 1996–1997 オペル Vectra Wagon 1996–1997
23 Jul 1998 142 units affected Ref JP-1206912

Some vehicles have improper brake line routing with insufficient clearance between the rear axle, fuel tank, and heat shield. Continued use in this condition may cause the brake lines to contact and …

Volkswagen VW Passat V6 Synchro 1997–1998

Mazda: Engine (Other)

Fire risk
14 Jul 1998 3204 units affected Ref JP-1105232

Certain fuel distributor supply-side pipes that distribute fuel to each cylinder have improper bulge outer diameter dimensions. If operation continues in this condition, the quick connector at the joint may detach, causing …

Mazda Familia 1998

Mazda: Other (Engine)

Fire risk
14 Jul 1998 84600 units affected Ref JP-1105231

The fuel distributor, which supplies fuel to each cylinder of the engine, has insufficiently fitted connectors at both ends. If use continues in this condition, the quick connectors at these joints may …

Mazda Familia 1998

Honda: Acty

Fire risk
9 Jul 1998 67028 units affected Ref JP-2101260

On vehicles equipped with an in-cabin air conditioning system, operating at high RPM with insufficient refrigerant may cause the compressor to seize, potentially resulting in fire.

Honda Acty 1988–1991

Porsche: Starting Device

Steering
7 Jul 1998 521 units affected Ref JP-1206870

The ignition switch of the engine starting device has insufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the switch, and after operating the switch, the windshield wipers, …

Porsche 986 Boxster 1996–1997

Suzuki: Fuel Tank

Fuel leak
7 Jul 1998 1244 units affected Ref JP-1105202

Due to inadequate support structure of the fuel tank, vibration of the vehicle body promotes deformation of the sealing material of the fuel pump installed inside the fuel tank, which in the …

Suzuki TL1000S 1997

Suzuki: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
7 Jul 1998 363 units affected Ref JP-1105201

The sealing material used for the fuel pump installed inside the fuel tank has insufficient durability. Continued use in this condition may cause the sealing material to deform, potentially resulting in fuel …

Suzuki GSX-R750 1995–1996

Porsche: Engine Body

Steering
16 Jun 1998 88 units affected Ref JP-1206860

Certain rollers in the engine accessory drive belt contain manufacturing defects. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the roller, resulting in the accessory drive belt slipping off. …

Porsche 911 Carrera 1998
11 Jun 1998 118355 units affected Ref JP-2101250

A manufacturing defect exists in the sensor that detects brake pedal depression in the brake assist system (brake pedal effort reduction device during emergency braking). When normal braking is performed, the brake …

Toyota Cynos 1997–1998 Toyota Starlet 1997–1998 Toyota Toyota Tercel 1997–1998 Toyota Raum 1997–1998

Peugeot: Engine Body

Fire risk
28 May 1998 489 units affected Ref JP-1206840

Some engine throttle valve frost-prevention heaters contain manufacturing defects. In the worst case, internal short circuits may occur within the heater, risking wire burnout.

Peugeot Peugeot 306 XSi 1997 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Cashmere 1997 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Cabriolet 1997 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Style 1997 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Break 1997 +1 more

Honda: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
26 May 1998 189033 units affected Ref JP-1105170

Certain fuel pump motors for electronic fuel injection systems have defects in the resin molding of the motor section. Continued use in this condition may cause brush wear, and in the worst …

Honda Integra 1991–1994 Honda Civic 1991–1994 Honda Civic Ferio 1991–1994 Honda Domani 1991–1994
28 Apr 1998 220 units affected Ref JP-2101230

On vehicles equipped with a retarder as an auxiliary braking device, repeated operation at speeds that ignore the overspeed warning alarm during downhill driving can cause resonance between propeller shaft vibration and …

小松メック - 1995–1998 小松メック LW250 1995–1998
16 Apr 1998 26867 units affected Ref JP-2101210

The Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system contains defective manufacturing sensors. When mobile phones or similar devices are used inside the vehicle, electromagnetic interference may cause the VSC to activate during driving, potentially …

Toyota Aristo 1997–1998 Toyota Caldina 1997–1998 Toyota Granvia 1997–1998
16 Apr 1998 10167 units affected Ref JP-1206800

The diaphragm inside the brake booster of the braking system experiences reduced durability due to radiant heat from the turbocharger. In the worst case, the diaphragm may become damaged, impairing the function …

Volvo Volvo 940 1995–1997 Volvo Volvo 940 Estate 1995–1997
16 Apr 1998 27054 units affected Ref JP-1105141

On vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the parking brake assembly mounting structure is improper, causing the lock nut securing the center brake drum to loosen. If operation continues in this condition, the …

Mazda Titan 1995–1998
16 Apr 1998 1859 units affected Ref JP-1105130

In the brake booster of instructor-operated brakes in driving school vehicles, due to inadequate water-sealing structure, water may infiltrate into the atmospheric valve inside the brake booster. In the worst case, the …

Nissan Bluebird 1996–1997

Rover: Airbag

Airbag
14 Apr 1998 5028 units affected Ref JP-1206790

Electrical wiring of the airbag device within the steering wheel is improperly configured. Continued use in this condition may result in short-circuiting of the wiring in the worst case, potentially causing the …

ローバー Land Rover Discovery TDI 1993–1997 ローバー Range Rover 1993–1997 ローバー Range Rover Vanden Plas 1993–1997

Rover/Honda: Airbag

Airbag
14 Apr 1998 8585 units affected Ref JP-1206780

Due to improper electrical wiring of the airbag device within the steering wheel, continued use in this condition may result in a short circuit of the wiring, which could cause the airbag …

Honda Crossroad 1994–1997 ローバー Land Rover Discovery V8I 1994–1997

Volkswagen: Wiring

Steering
9 Apr 1998 2604 units affected Ref JP-1206772

The mounting length of the turn signal electrical wiring inside the steering column cover is improper. When adjusting the steering wheel position, the connection of the electrical wiring may disconnect in the …

Volkswagen VW Passat 1.8 1997–1998 Volkswagen VW Passat 1.8T 1997–1998 Volkswagen VW Passat V6 Synchro 1997–1998

Renault: Airbags

Airbag
7 Apr 1998 73 units affected Ref JP-1206750

Improper grounding of airbag devices in the driver and passenger seats may cause static electricity discharged from occupants' bodies during entry/exit to trigger automatic airbag deployment in worst-case scenarios.

Renault Laguna 1997–1998
24 Mar 1998 15 units affected Ref JP-2101200

On vehicles equipped with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) brake force control, the rear brake piping is connected in reverse (left and right). When ABS operates, braking effectiveness may be significantly reduced in …

Hino Hino Rainbow 1995–1997

Nissan/Isuzu: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
26 Feb 1998 7906 units affected Ref JP-1105110

Inadequate performance of the fuel injection pump in the fuel system may result in sustained low engine speed. Continued operation in this condition may cause flywheel or clutch cover failure, potentially resulting …

Isuzu Fargo 1997 Nissan Caravan 1997

Chrysler: Airbag

Airbag
19 Feb 1998 650 units affected Ref JP-2201190

Due to an improper internal circuit in the airbag control module, the airbag may deploy when the ignition switch is operated.

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 1996–1997 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler 1996–1997
17 Feb 1998 73 units affected Ref JP-1206730

The rear brake pipe of the braking system is improperly mounted. Continued operation in this condition may result in cracks developing in the brake pipe due to vibration during driving, leading to …

Chevrolet Blazer LS 1997

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.