Public safety register · Cyprus imports

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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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Volvo: Other (Engine)

Fire risk
16 Jan 2020 3379 units affected Ref JP-1229680

In diesel engine exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems, improper cooling of the exhaust gas cooler causes soot in the exhaust gas to become moisture-laden. This soot accumulates on engine intake valves, causing …

Volvo Volvo S60 2015–2016 Volvo Volvo V40 2015–2016 Volvo Volvo V40 Cross Country 2015–2016 Volvo Volvo V60 2015–2016 Volvo Volvo V60 Cross Country 2015–2016 +1 more

Subaru: Airbag

Airbag
16 Jan 2020 12611 units affected Ref JP-1146400

The inflator (inflation device) for the passenger-side airbag has inadequate moisture prevention for the gas generant, which may degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity fluctuations. This may cause the inflator container …

Subaru Impreza 2004–2007

Subaru: Airbag

Airbag
16 Jan 2020 218 units affected Ref JP-1146390

The inflator (inflation device) for the passenger-side airbag has inadequate moisture protection of the gas generant, which may degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity fluctuations. This may cause the inflator container …

Subaru Legacy 2003–2004

Mercedes-Benz: Body

Loss of control
26 Dec 2019 5 units affected Ref JP-1229690

Some panoramic glass roofs have insufficient adhesive strength due to improper adhesive application during manufacturing. This can cause the roof to lift, resulting in wind noise during operation. In the worst case, …

Mercedes-Benz A180 2018–2019
19 Dec 2019 24750 units affected Ref JP-2105870

The Smart Brake Support (SBS) control program in the vehicle control computer is inappropriate, which may prevent proper recognition of vehicles stopped on the roadside of S-curves or large road signs. As …

Mazda CX-30 2019 Mazda Mazda 3 2019

Mazda: Computer (Engine

Loss of control
19 Dec 2019 17367 units affected Ref JP-1146311

The fuel injection control program in the engine control computer is inadequate. When a large volume of fuel vapor enters the combustion chamber, the injector may not correctly control the fuel injection …

Mazda CX-30 2019 Mazda Mazda 3 2019

Volvo: Computer (Engine)

Loss of control
13 Dec 2019 41 units affected Ref JP-1229670

In plug-in hybrid vehicles, due to improper programming of the battery energy control module, high-voltage circuit errors may be detected even when no malfunction exists. As a result, performance degradation messages may …

Volvo Volvo S60 2019 Volvo Volvo XC60 2019 Volvo Volvo XC90 2019

Volkswagen: Airbag

Airbag
12 Dec 2019 2011 units affected Ref JP-1229400

Some airbag control units have inadequate curing of the power supply capacitor coating, resulting in low durability of the power supply capacitor. As the capacitor degrades, the control unit may malfunction, potentially …

Volkswagen VW CC 1.8T 2015–2016 Volkswagen VW Sharan 1.4 110kW 2015–2016 Volkswagen VW Tiguan 1.4 2015–2016 Volkswagen VW Tiguan 2.0T 2015–2016
12 Dec 2019 9437 units affected Ref JP-1146222

In the electronic parking brake, the spring package that controls drum brake shoe expansion and contraction has an improperly set operating stroke. Upon parking brake release, this spring package may interfere with …

Honda N-WGN 2019
12 Dec 2019 9437 units affected Ref JP-1146221

In the electric parking brake, insufficient crimping of terminals at the motor wiring connection point in the actuator, or improper manufacturing of the motor commutator and brushes, may cause temporary increase in …

Honda N-WGN 2019

Toyota: Door

Loss of control
11 Dec 2019 6188 units affected Ref JP-1146270

In the driver and front passenger door locks, inadequate process control during manufacturing has resulted in some units being assembled with the noise-prevention stopper rubber misaligned. Consequently, repeated door opening and closing …

Toyota JPN TAXI 2018–2019

Lexus: Airbag

Airbag
11 Dec 2019 28 units affected Ref JP-1146260

Driver-side knee airbags may have welding defects in the mounting bracket due to inadequate welding equipment management. This could prevent proper deployment when the airbag operates.

Lexus NX 300 2019 Lexus NX 300h 2019
10 Dec 2019 11 units affected Ref JP-1146230

Battery-powered forklifts have insufficient mounting bracket strength on the charging transformer. Vibration from road surfaces may cause the mounting bracket to deform or fracture. Continued use risks transformer detachment, potentially causing short …

ニチユ Transer 2004–2018
6 Dec 2019 498 units affected Ref JP-1229650

In the traction control system, due to improper programming of the ABS module, intermittent errors in the wheel speed sensor of one rear wheel may cause the system to misidentify the opposite …

Harley-Davidson CVO Tri Glide 2018–2019 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra 2018–2019 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler 2018–2019

Porsche: Airbag

Airbag
29 Nov 2019 1222 units affected Ref JP-1229390

Some airbag control units have inadequate coating hardening process for the power supply capacitor, resulting in low durability. When the capacitor degrades, the control unit may malfunction, potentially causing airbags and seat …

Porsche 911 Carrera 2015–2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2015–2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS 2015–2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 2015–2016 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS 2015–2016 +19 more
28 Nov 2019 14433 units affected Ref JP-1146120

In the blow-by gas recirculation device, certain units have insufficient durability at the crankcase connection due to inappropriate material selection of the PCV valve. As a result, damage to this connection may …

Subaru XV 2018 Subaru Forester 2018

Subaru: Spring/Air Suspension

Wheel / axle
28 Nov 2019 66608 units affected Ref JP-1146110

The rear suspension coil spring uses an inappropriate combination of steel material and coating specification. When stones or debris become lodged between the lower coil spring and the shock absorber's spring seat, …

Subaru Forester 2013–2015

BMW: Steering System

Steering
27 Nov 2019 2 units affected Ref JP-1229630

In the electric power steering gear, improper equipment management during manufacturing has resulted in some tie rod ends being assembled without washers. This can cause tie rod end wear, and in the …

BMW MINI Cooper D CO 2019 BMW MINI Cooper S Convertible 2019

Audi: Body

Loss of control
27 Nov 2019 6026 units affected Ref JP-1229620

The plastic cover inside the rear fender has improperly shaped mounting clips that may loosen due to driving vibration and other factors. This could cause the clips to detach, and in the …

Audi Audi Q5 40TDIq 2017–2019 Audi Audi Q5 40TDIq 2017–2019 Audi Audi Q5 45Tq 2017–2019 Audi Audi Q5 45Tq 2017–2019 Audi Audi SQ5 2017–2019 +1 more

Audi: Airbag

Airbag
27 Nov 2019 1765 units affected Ref JP-1229610

Due to improper programming in the airbag control unit, excessive deployment force may occur during passenger-side airbag deployment. This may result in injury to occupants in the event of a collision.

Audi Audi A6 55Tq 2018–2019 Audi Audi A7 SB 55Tq 2018–2019

BMW: Airbag

Airbag
26 Nov 2019 917 units affected Ref JP-1229600

Certain replacement parts for the driver-side airbag inflator lack adequate moisture prevention for the gas generant. If a vehicle continues to use such an inflator after replacement during repair, repeated large temperature …

BMW BMW 316ti 2000–2002 BMW BMW 318ti 2000–2002 BMW BMW 330Ci Cabriolet 2000–2002

Kawasaki: Frame

Steering
26 Nov 2019 220 units affected Ref JP-1146200

In the main frame, improper casting operations have created internal voids in some castings that reduce structural strength. Consequently, repeated severe riding conditions may cause main frame fracture.

Kawasaki Ninja1000 2019

Jeep: Computer (Powertrain)

Loss of control
22 Nov 2019 171 units affected Ref JP-1229480

Due to improper programming of the transmission control module, the torque converter lockup clutch release is delayed during sudden deceleration, which may result in engine stall in the worst case.

Jeep Cherokee 2018–2019

Mercedes-Benz: Airbag

Airbag
21 Nov 2019 40 units affected Ref JP-1229570

The airbag stitching in the passenger-side airbag module is improper, resulting in insufficient seam rigidity in some units. When the airbag deploys due to collision or similar events, the seams may tear …

Mercedes-Benz SL400 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL550 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL63 2018
21 Nov 2019 64 units affected Ref JP-1229560

In electric power steering systems, improper equipment management during manufacturing of the steering rack lock nut has resulted in internal cracking in some units. Consequently, the lock nut may fracture, and in …

Mercedes-Benz C180 2014–2018 Mercedes-Benz C180 Station Wagon 2014–2018 Mercedes-Benz C200 2014–2018 Mercedes-Benz C200 Station Wagon 2014–2018 Mercedes-Benz C250 2014–2018 +5 more

Mercedes-Benz: Airbag

Airbag
21 Nov 2019 79 units affected Ref JP-1229550

The driver-side airbag module may have inadequate internal fastening due to insufficient manufacturing controls. If the airbag deploys during a collision, the module may rupture, potentially resulting in occupant injury.

Mercedes-Benz A180 2019 Mercedes-Benz A200d 2019
21 Nov 2019 3432 units affected Ref JP-1229510

In electric power steering systems, improper manufacturing equipment management of the steering rack lock nut has resulted in internal cracks in some units. Consequently, the lock nut may fracture, and in the …

Mercedes-Benz C180 2014–2019 Mercedes-Benz C180 Cabriolet 2014–2019 Mercedes-Benz C180 Coupe 2014–2019 Mercedes-Benz C180 Station Wagon 2014–2019 Mercedes-Benz C200 2014–2019 +18 more
21 Nov 2019 517316 units affected Ref JP-1146050

Front wheel brake hose length is improper, causing tensile stress on the hose and potential internal cracking. Continued use may result in crack propagation, brake fluid leakage, warning light illumination, and in …

Mazda Flair Wagon 2008–2013 Nissan Roox 2008–2013 Suzuki Palette 2008–2013

Suzuki/Mazda: Serpentine Belt

Loss of control
21 Nov 2019 6901 units affected Ref JP-1146020

Some engine accessory belts have inadequate durability due to improper structural design. Belt resonance may cause the belt to fracture, resulting in alternator and water pump failure, illumination of warning lights, and …

Mazda Flair Wagon 2014 Suzuki Spacia 2014

Isuzu: Axle

Wheel / axle
19 Nov 2019 14 units affected Ref JP-1146130

Certain garbage truck body installations have inadequate clearance between the cargo box dump cylinder and the differential gear case due to improper suspension layout design. During maximum rear axle rebound, the gear …

Isuzu Elf 2011–2019

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.