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: ABS

Brakes
17 Feb 1998 1009 units affected Ref JP-1206720

Due to improper programming in the brake system computer, ABS may activate unnecessarily during normal braking when ABS operation is not required, potentially extending braking distance in worst-case scenarios.

キャデラック Eldorado Touring Coupe 1997 キャデラック Concours 1997 キャデラック Seville Touring Sedan 1997 キャデラック Seville Luxury Sedan 1997

BMW: Power Steering

Steering
16 Feb 1998 13377 units affected Ref JP-1206710

The power steering pump pulley in the steering system is made of inappropriate material. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop around the pulley mounting bolts, and in the …

BMW BMW 320iA/2 1994–1995 BMW BMW 320iA/4 1994–1995 BMW BMW 320iAR/2 1994–1995 BMW BMW 320iAR/4 1994–1995 BMW BMW 323iAR/4 1994–1995 +13 more

Renault: Airbag

Airbag
27 Jan 1998 256 units affected Ref JP-2201160

Some airbag control units are overly sensitive to deceleration, and may deploy the airbag in response to sudden braking or minor collision impacts.

Renault Safran 1995–1996 Renault Laguna 1995–1996

Toyota: Starting Device

Fire risk
27 Jan 1998 84714 units affected Ref JP-1105060

The electromagnetic switch that controls power supply to the starter motor has improper terminal assembly. When conductive liquid contacts the switch, it can infiltrate the terminal area and cause short circuits. Continued …

Toyota Crown Majesta 1995–1997 Toyota Toyota Aristo 1995–1997 Toyota Toyota Celsior 1995–1997 Toyota Toyota Soarer 1995–1997 Toyota Toyota Ambulance 1995–1997
22 Jan 1998 70 units affected Ref JP-1206690

Improper welding at the pivot point of the rear-wheel brake pedal in the braking system may cause the welded section to separate during braking, potentially resulting in rear-wheel brake failure.

Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Cushion Injection 1997 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic 1997 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard 1997 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 1997 Harley-Davidson Heritage Glide Classic 1997 +3 more
22 Jan 1998 3501 units affected Ref JP-1105050

In the powertrain, the fastening structure between the rear axle casing and differential carrier is inadequate. When subjected to repeated severe acceleration and deceleration, bolts at the fastening location may loosen, causing …

Mazda Bongo 1987–1997 Nissan Vanette 1987–1997

Nissan: Engine Block

Fire risk
22 Jan 1998 14423 units affected Ref JP-1105020

In the PTC heater that heats the intake air of the engine, some units have insufficient connector terminal connections. Continued use in this condition may result in the connector burning out in …

Nissan Caravan 1993–1997 Nissan Hommy 1993–1997

Bentley: Wiring

Fire risk
20 Jan 1998 21 units affected Ref JP-1206680

Improper routing of battery wiring in the electrical system causes interference with steel sheet metal in the rear trunk. Continued use in this condition may result in insulation damage to the wiring, …

Bentley Azlée 1995–1997

Volvo: Other (Gas/Noise)

Fire risk
13 Jan 1998 178 units affected Ref JP-1206670

The sound-dampening baffle plate of the noise prevention device has insufficient heat resistance, and the exhaust pipe connection joint is fastened improperly. This allows exhaust gas to leak, causing soot accumulation on …

Volvo F16 1989–1995
8 Jan 1998 35 units affected Ref JP-1105010

The brake pipe for the left front wheel of the braking system has an inadequate shape, providing insufficient vibration durability margin. Continued use in this condition may result in breakage of the …

Nissan - 1995
19 Dec 1997 6532 units affected Ref JP-1206650

The wiring board in the audio unit of the sound system may have damaged capacitors due to improper manufacturing processes. Continued use in this condition may cause short-circuiting between capacitor terminals, leading …

Porsche 911 Carrera 1990–1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 1990–1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet 1990–1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 1990–1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1990–1995 +10 more

Nissan: Engine General

Brakes
18 Dec 1997 2278 units affected Ref JP-1104990

The vacuum pump hose attached to the alternator (charging generator) on the engine has an improper shape. When the fan belt tension is adjusted at the alternator, this hose becomes deformed. If …

Nissan Condor 1995–1997 Nissan Condor S 1995–1997

Saab: 900 / 9000

Fire risk
17 Dec 1997 1975 units affected Ref JP-1206660

The wiring board of the audio unit in the sound system may have damaged capacitors due to improper manufacturing processes. If use continues in this condition, the capacitor terminals may short circuit, …

サーブ 900 1992–1996 サーブ 9000 1992–1996
17 Dec 1997 1911 units affected Ref JP-1206640

In the audio unit wiring circuit board of the audio equipment, capacitors are damaged due to improper manufacturing process. If used continuously in this condition, short circuits may occur between capacitor terminals, …

Ford Taurus 5-Door Station Wagon 1991–1993 Ford Probe 1991–1993
17 Dec 1997 5087 units affected Ref JP-1206630

The audio unit's wiring board in the sound equipment has damaged capacitors due to improper manufacturing processes. Continued use in this condition may cause short circuits between capacitor terminals, resulting in excessive …

Citroen AX 1991–1994 Citroen BX 1991–1994 Citroen XM 1991–1994 Citroen ZX 1991–1994
17 Dec 1997 6764 units affected Ref JP-1104970

The audio unit's wiring board in the acoustic equipment contains capacitors that may be damaged due to improper manufacturing process. Continued use in this condition may cause a short circuit between the …

Mazda Bongo 1992–1994 ニホンフォード Spectron 1992–1994 ユーノス Cargo 1992–1994
16 Dec 1997 3308 units affected Ref JP-1206620

In the audio unit wiring board of the acoustic equipment, capacitors are damaged due to inadequate manufacturing processes. Continued use in this condition may cause short circuits between capacitor terminals, resulting in …

オペル Omega 1990–1992 オペル Senator 1990–1992 オペル Vectra 1990–1992

Isuzu: Gemini / Piazza

Fire risk
16 Dec 1997 840 units affected Ref JP-1104960

The audio unit wiring board in the sound equipment has damaged capacitors due to improper manufacturing processes. Continued use in this condition may cause short circuits between capacitor terminals, resulting in excessive …

Isuzu Gemini 1991–1993 Isuzu Piazza 1991–1993
16 Dec 1997 275 units affected Ref JP-1104950

The brake hose routing in the braking system is improper, causing interference with the engine emergency stop cable in some vehicles. Continued use in this condition may result in air leakage and …

Isuzu GIGA 1996–1997
11 Dec 1997 10998 units affected Ref JP-1104940

The Active Stability Control System (ASC) brake control function may malfunction due to a defect in the brake control program, potentially resulting in reduced brake effectiveness in severe cases.

Mitsubishi Galant 1996–1997 Mitsubishi Legnum 1996–1997

Chrysler: Fuel Tank

Fire risk
27 Nov 1997 62 units affected Ref JP-1206600

When holes were drilled in the floor panel to install anti-flip brackets for the third-row removable seats, some fuel tanks located beneath the floor panel were damaged. In the worst case, this …

Chrysler Chrysler Grand Voyager 1997 Chrysler Chrysler Voyager 1997
27 Nov 1997 67 units affected Ref JP-1104930

Some units have insufficient clearance between the front-wheel brake piping of the braking system and the hydraulic piping of the steering system. Continued operation in this state may cause interference due to …

小松メック Komatsu WA350-3 1997
25 Nov 1997 3419 units affected Ref JP-1104920

Certain steering column shaft assemblies (main shaft and coupling) have inadequate welds. In the worst case, continued operation with this defect may cause the weld to separate, resulting in loss of steering …

Honda Accord 1997 Honda Accord Wagon 1997 Isuzu Aska 1997

Chevrolet: Fuel Tank

Fire risk
20 Nov 1997 36 units affected Ref JP-1206591

Some vehicles have cracks in the seal between the fuel pump and fuel tank. Continued use in this condition may result in fuel leakage from the fuel pump mounting area, potentially leading …

Chevrolet Chevrolet 1997
18 Nov 1997 103369 units affected Ref JP-2101150

Some steering column lower bearing support pipes have manufacturing defects. Continued use in high-temperature conditions may reduce adhesive strength between the bearing and column pipe, potentially causing the bearing to disengage, resulting …

Mitsubishi Galant 1996–1997 Mitsubishi Legnum 1996–1997

Mitsubishi: Engine General

Fuel leak
18 Nov 1997 22890 units affected Ref JP-1104900

The fuel passage machining finish of the high-pressure fuel pump that supplies fuel to the engine is defective. Continued use in this condition may cause foreign matter (aluminum particles) to adhere within …

Mitsubishi Galant 1996–1997 Mitsubishi Legnum 1996–1997

Audi: Airbag

Airbag
13 Nov 1997 17918 units affected Ref JP-1206570

The airbag device installed in the steering wheel of the steering mechanism has improper grounding. Static electricity discharged from the driver's body during entry and exit may cause the airbag to deploy …

Audi Audi 80 2.0 E 1994–1996 Audi Audi 80 2.6 E 1994–1996 Audi Audi A4 1.8 1994–1996 Audi Audi A4 1.8T Quattro 1994–1996 Audi Audi A4 2.6 1994–1996 +9 more
13 Nov 1997 373 units affected Ref JP-1206560

The bolt at the steering shaft coupling of the steering mechanism interferes with the brake pipe in some vehicles. Continued operation in this condition may result in brake pipe damage, brake fluid …

Bentley Azure 1993–1997 Bentley Continental 1993–1997 Bentley Continental R 1993–1997 Bentley Continental T 1993–1997 Bentley Turbo R 1993–1997 +17 more
13 Nov 1997 7799 units affected Ref JP-1206550

The parking brake lever grip and brake release button at the grip tip have insufficient clearance. When operating the parking brake lever, the brake release button may not return, potentially causing the …

Ford Taurus 1995–1996 Ford Taurus SHO 1995–1996
23 Oct 1997 3099 units affected Ref JP-2201140

In vehicles equipped with brake assist (a device that reduces brake pedal effort during emergency braking), the sensor detecting brake pedal engagement speed has an inappropriate sensing function. This may cause brake …

Mercedes-Benz CL600 1997 Mercedes-Benz E230 1997 Mercedes-Benz E230 Station Wagon 1997 Mercedes-Benz S320 1997 Mercedes-Benz S500 1997 +5 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.