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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Mercedes-Benz: Wiring

Fire risk
29 Sep 2021 9 units affected Ref JP-1232920

The terminal fixing nuts at the underseal relay connection point for the power supply wiring may loosen due to improper assembly during manufacturing, causing vibration during operation. Continued use in this state …

Mercedes-Benz S400d 4MATIC 2021 Mercedes-Benz S500 4MATIC 2021

Mercedes-Benz: Wiring

Fire risk
29 Sep 2021 10 units affected Ref JP-1232880

In the wiring within the pre-fuse box located at the front passenger footwell, improper assembly during manufacturing has resulted in terminal fixing nuts not being tightened to the specified torque. Due to …

Mercedes-Benz S500 4MATIC 2021

Mercedes-Benz: Airbag

Airbag
29 Sep 2021 77 units affected Ref JP-1232870

The side-impact sensors mounted on doors have improperly managed connectors that may loosen due to vibration during vehicle operation. Continued use in this state can result in electrical disconnection, illuminating a warning …

Mercedes-Benz G350d 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC220d 4MATIC 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC220d 4MATIC Coupe 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4MATIC 2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4Matic+ 2020 +3 more
28 Sep 2021 6 units affected Ref JP-1232940

In the brake booster, improper assembly instructions during manufacturing of the pressure input rod result in insufficient tightening torque at the connection. Consequently, the rod threads may become completely loose, and in …

Porsche 911 Carrera 2019–2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 2019–2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2019–2020

Land Rover: Battery

Loss of control
28 Sep 2021 21 units affected Ref JP-1232840

At the battery negative cable body-side ground attachment point, improper work management has resulted in some units with excessively high fastening torque on the attachment bolt. This can cause thread damage to …

Land Rover Discovery 2020–2021

Mazda: Fuel Tank

Fire risk
24 Sep 2021 12491 units affected Ref JP-1150132

The fuel tank's resin pump ring, located on the tank's upper surface, has been tightened to an inappropriate torque specification, which may reduce the pump ring's structural strength. Continued use in this …

Mazda RX-8 2005–2012 Mazda Atenza 2005–2012

Mazda: Fuel Tank

Fire risk
24 Sep 2021 12491 units affected Ref JP-1150131

The resin pump ring located on the top surface of the fuel tank has insufficient heat shielding properties. Prolonged exposure to heat from the engine and exhaust manifold causes the pump ring …

Mazda RX-8 2005–2012 Mazda Atenza 2005–2012
22 Sep 2021 22 units affected Ref JP-1232790

The brake pressure unit has inadequate manufacturing process control, resulting in insufficient welding within the unit. The welded sections may fracture, causing loss of brake assist. During hard braking, the anti-lock braking …

Audi Audi e-tron 2020–2021 Audi Audi e-tron 50 2020–2021

Audi: Airbag

Airbag
22 Sep 2021 121 units affected Ref JP-1232770

In the dashboard, due to improper manufacturing processes, the passenger-side airbag opening may not be correctly machined. As a result, the airbag may not fully deploy upon collision, potentially causing excessive injury …

Audi Audi A6 40TDI quattro 2018–2020 Audi Audi A6 55Tq 2018–2020 Audi Audi A7 SB 40TDIq 2018–2020 Audi Audi A7 SB 45Tq 2018–2020 Audi Audi A7 SB 55Tq 2018–2020

Audi: Damper Arm/Rod

Steering
22 Sep 2021 1896 units affected Ref JP-1232760

In the damping device, the nut material securing the rear suspension arm is inappropriate, causing premature corrosion cracking in some vehicles. This results in loosening of the arm attachment fasteners, leading to …

Audi Audi A4 35T 2019–2021 Audi Audi A4 35 TDI 2019–2021 Audi Audi A4 40 TDI quattro 2019–2021 Audi Audi A4 45T quattro 2019–2021 Audi Audi A4 allroad 2019–2021 +27 more
17 Sep 2021 88 units affected Ref JP-1232890

The brake servo connecting rod may have insufficient fastening torque at the connection due to improper assembly instructions during manufacturing. As a result, the bolt may become completely loose, and in the …

Volkswagen Volkswagen Arteon 2.0/200kW 2021 Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.5/110kW 2021 Volkswagen Passat Variant TDI/140kW 2021 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1.5/110kW 2021

Mitsubishi: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
16 Sep 2021 87 units affected Ref JP-1150150

In light-duty trucks, due to improper engine production processes, the fuel return hose may become crushed between the oil filter and oil level gauge guide. This can cause the fuel return hose …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2021

Hino: Other (Engine)

Fire risk
15 Sep 2021 34588 units affected Ref JP-1150160

In the engine: 1. Due to inappropriate engine control programming, abnormal combustion may occur under conditions where the speed limiting device activates during continuous high-load operation. 2. Due to insufficient oil drainage …

Hino Hino Profia 2017–2021
15 Sep 2021 517 units affected Ref JP-1150033

In forklifts and similar vehicles, inadequate regulatory compliance verification may result in non-conformance with safety standards in three device categories (11 items total): small special vehicle dimensions (height, width), windshield wipers, and …

T C M 1996–2020 T C M 603 1996–2020 T C M 605 1996–2020 T C M 607 1996–2020 T C M 610 1996–2020 +26 more

Nichiyu: ― / Transer

Brakes
15 Sep 2021 5 units affected Ref JP-1150032

Forklifts and similar vehicles may fail to comply with safety standards in three device categories (11 items total) due to inadequate regulatory verification: dimensions (height, width) of small special-purpose vehicles, windshield wipers, …

ニチユ 1996–2020 ニチユ Transer 1996–2020
15 Sep 2021 118 units affected Ref JP-1150031

Forklifts and similar vehicles have inadequate regulatory compliance verification, resulting in non-conformity with safety standards in three device categories (11 items total): dimensions (height, width) of compact special-purpose vehicles, windshield wipers, and …

T C M 1996–2020 T C M 607 1996–2020 T C M 610 1996–2020 T C M 707 1996–2020 T C M 711 1996–2020 +12 more

Isuzu Gala

Fire risk
13 Sep 2021 429 units affected Ref JP-1150050

The metal water supply tank for the toilet in large buses has insufficient strength in the tank mounting section, which can cause the mounting section to be damaged and the tank to …

Isuzu Isuzu Gala 2005–2020

Hino: Selega

Fire risk
13 Sep 2021 763 units affected Ref JP-1150040

The large bus toilet water supply tank has insufficient strength in the tank mounting bracket, which may cause the bracket to deteriorate and the tank to detach. This may damage the toilet …

Hino Hino Selega 2005–2020
9 Sep 2021 5035 units affected Ref JP-1232810

The wire harness terminal supplying power to the air conditioning blower fan regulator has improper plating material. Vehicle vibration can damage the plating, causing fretting corrosion. This increases electrical resistance, causing the …

BMW BMW X5 3.0 si 2007–2011 BMW BMW X5 4.8i 2007–2011 BMW BMW X5 M 2007–2011 BMW BMW X5 xDrive 35i 2007–2011 BMW BMW X5 xDrive 50i 2007–2011 +3 more

Cadillac: Airbag

Airbag
9 Sep 2021 134 units affected Ref JP-1232800

During vehicle manufacturing, roof rail airbags may be installed with incorrect twisting. As a result, the airbag may not deploy properly upon deployment, and in the worst case, occupants may suffer excessive …

キャデラック CT5 2021

Tadano: Other (Damping Device)

Wheel / axle
3 Sep 2021 219 units affected Ref JP-1150090

In the damping device of wheel cranes, improper design of the hydraulic suspension circuit can cause abnormally high pressure to develop in the front axle suspension cylinder when traversing step obstacles while …

タダノ GR-600N-3 2018–2021
2 Sep 2021 8 units affected Ref JP-1232780

In the front suspension, improper control during the lower arm ball joint assembly process has resulted in some vehicles where the lower arm ball joint bolt is not properly tightened. As a …

Citroen C3 2020–2021

Honda: ABS

Brakes
2 Sep 2021 1400 units affected Ref JP-1150080

In the ABS (anti-lock brake system) modulator, improper management of the grease application equipment has resulted in excessive grease being applied to the O-ring of the reservoir piston. As a result, repeated …

Honda 400X 2019 Honda CBR400R 2019

Hino/Isuzu: Profia / Giga

Fire risk
27 Aug 2021 37 units affected Ref JP-1149990

Tank lorry undercarriage piping: insufficient rigidity of the discharge pump bracket causes excessive loading at the piping cross-section near the pump when driving loads act on the pump, resulting in cracks in …

Hino Hino Profia 2017–2021 Isuzu GIGA 2017–2021
26 Aug 2021 1 units affected Ref JP-1232730

Due to inadequate manufacturing process control of banjo bolts that allow brake oil passage in brake calipers, bolts without the oil passage hole may be installed. This prevents brake oil supply to …

McLaren McLaren GT 2019

Hino: Starting System

Fire risk
26 Aug 2021 12 units affected Ref JP-1150010

In road sweeper vehicles (road work vehicles), improper routing of the starter motor wiring for the work engine in the electrical harness allows the wiring insulation to melt due to heat from …

Hino Hino Ranger 2017–2021
24 Aug 2021 2741 units affected Ref JP-1232750

Due to inappropriate control programming in the engine control computer, reverse rotational force can be applied to the engine through operations such as stopping the engine immediately after startup. This causes lubricating …

Toyota Supra 2019–2021
24 Aug 2021 3095 units affected Ref JP-1232740

Due to improper control programming in the engine control computer, engine shutdown operations immediately after startup can cause reverse rotational force on the engine. This causes lubricating oil in the vacuum pump …

BMW BMW 540i xDrive 2018–2021 BMW BMW 540i xDrive T 2018–2021 BMW BMW 745e 2018–2021 BMW BMW 745Le xDrive 2018–2021 BMW BMW M340i xDrive 2018–2021 +6 more
24 Aug 2021 394 units affected Ref JP-1232720

The gas generant in the passenger-side front airbag inflator may degrade due to repeated cycles of environmental temperature and humidity changes. Consequently, upon airbag deployment, internal pressure in the inflator may rise …

Chevrolet Avalanche 2007–2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2007–2015 Chevrolet Tahoe 2007–2015 キャデラック Escalade 2007–2015 キャデラック Escalade 2007–2015

Chevrolet: Airbag

Airbag
24 Aug 2021 502 units affected Ref JP-1232710

The propellant (gas generant) in the driver-side airbag inflator may deteriorate due to repeated cycles of environmental temperature and humidity changes. This can cause abnormal pressure rise within the inflator during airbag …

Chevrolet Sonic 2011–2015

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.