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.

10646 recalls on record
5227 flagged safety-critical
Official sources: Japan MLIT EU Safety Gate Cyprus RTD Refreshed nightly · How it works

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BMW: Blow-by Device

Fire risk
17 Mar 2020 397 units affected Ref JP-1230010

The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) module's cooler in diesel engines has insufficient durability, causing coolant leakage. Soot from exhaust gases mixes with coolant and accumulates inside the EGR module. When the accumulated …

BMW BMW 118d 2017 BMW BMW 218d Active Tourer 2017 BMW BMW 320d 2017 BMW BMW 523d 2017 BMW BMW 523d Touring 2017 +4 more

Peugeot: Brake Light

Brakes
17 Mar 2020 24 units affected Ref JP-1229990

The brake light switch has improper mounting instructions, resulting in some switches not being securely fixed. Repeated brake operation may cause the switch to detach from its bracket, resulting in the brake …

Peugeot 308 2018
12 Mar 2020 46845 units affected Ref JP-1146870

The steering wheel attachment to the steering column may have been improperly installed. Due to steering inputs during operation, the attachment nut can loosen and cause play at the joint. If use …

Daihatsu Cast 2019 Daihatsu Mira e:S 2019 Daihatsu Mira Tocot 2019 Daihatsu Move 2019 Subaru Stella 2019 +3 more
10 Mar 2020 11 units affected Ref JP-1229980

The suspension control unit may have improper programming, preventing correct recognition of rear axle height. Consequently, headlight beam axis adjustment may not be performed appropriately, and in the worst case, the beam …

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe 2016 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe 2016
5 Mar 2020 1 units affected Ref JP-1146810

On the power distribution module substrate, due to inadequate manufacturing equipment control, moisture-protective coating was applied over unwanted solder deposits. During use, cracks may develop in this coating. In high-humidity environments, this …

Nissan NV200 Vanette 2016

Toyota/Lexus: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
4 Mar 2020 112934 units affected Ref JP-1146830

The impeller (resin fan wheel) in the low-pressure fuel pump may swell and deform due to improper molding conditions resulting in low resin density, which is susceptible to swelling from fuel. As …

Lexus LS 460 2013–2019 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2013–2019 Toyota Alphard 2013–2019 Toyota Vellfire 2013–2019 Toyota Voxy 2013–2019 +5 more

BMW Alpina: Airbag

Airbag
2 Mar 2020 446 units affected Ref JP-1229910

The inflator of the front passenger airbag, when exposed to extremely high temperature and high humidity environments for extended periods, may allow moisture to enter the inflator. Consequently, upon airbag deployment, internal …

BMW Alpina B3-3.3 1999–2006 BMW Alpina B3-3.34WD 1999–2006 BMW Alpina B3-3.34WD Touring 1999–2006 BMW Alpina B3-3.3 Cabriolet 1999–2006 BMW Alpina B3-3.3 Coupe 1999–2006 +5 more

BMW: Airbag

Airbag
2 Mar 2020 35022 units affected Ref JP-1229900

The passenger side airbag inflator may allow moisture ingress when exposed to high temperature and high humidity environments for extended periods. This can cause abnormal pressure rise in the inflator during airbag …

BMW BMW 316ti 1999–2003 BMW BMW 318Ci 1999–2003 BMW BMW 318i 1999–2003 BMW BMW 318i Touring 1999–2003 BMW BMW 318ti 1999–2003 +13 more
28 Feb 2020 6 units affected Ref JP-1146380

In the trailer braking system, the mounting instructions for the spring brake chamber pushrod (distance from mounting surface to joint pin center) are improper, resulting in some units being installed with excessive …

その他 Container Semi-trailer 2013–2016 その他 Dump Semi-trailer 2013–2016

Peugeot/Citroen: Fuel Tank

Loss of control
27 Feb 2020 727 units affected Ref JP-1229820

In the fuel tank, the rollover valve float may have gaps in its fitting portion due to improper dimensions of the float molding die. As a result, fuel can enter the float, …

Citroen C4 Picasso 2015–2016 Peugeot 308 2015–2016

Honda: Pressure control transmission

Loss of control
27 Feb 2020 44974 units affected Ref JP-1146770

In the torque converter of the continuously variable transmission (CVT), improper molding of the lockup clutch spring causes excessive stress during lockup mechanism operation, which may result in fracture. The fractured spring …

Honda N-BOX 2017

UD Trucks: Engine - Other

Wheel / axle
27 Feb 2020 6549 units affected Ref JP-1146760

On the front right engine mount of the GH11 engine, improper fastening sequence of the bracket mounting bolts has created gaps between the bracket and suspension components. Engine vibration may cause the …

UDトラックス Quon 2017–2019
27 Feb 2020 1 units affected Ref JP-1146750

In the brake actuation air circuit of heavy-duty trucks, the desiccant regeneration air tank has insufficient durability evaluation, which may cause cracks in the tank and result in air leakage. This can …

Hino Profia 2019

Steering link mechanism

Steering
26 Feb 2020 9 units affected Ref JP-1229880

In the steering apparatus of crane vehicle platforms, improper manufacturing instructions have resulted in insufficient wall thickness in the knuckle. This can cause cracking in the affected area during crane operations, and …

リープヘル LTM 11200 NX 2015–2017 リープヘル LTM 1220 NX-2 2015–2017 リープヘル LTM 1550 N 2015–2017

Audi: Airbag

Airbag
20 Feb 2020 1890 units affected Ref JP-1229870

The driver-side airbag inflator has inadequate moisture protection, allowing the gas generant to absorb moisture. Repeated moisture absorption and drying during use may prevent normal deployment upon airbag actuation, risking occupant injury.

Audi Audi A4 1.8 1997–2000 Audi Audi A4 1.8T Quattro 1997–2000 Audi Audi A4 2.4 1997–2000 Audi Audi A4 2.4 quattro 1997–2000 Audi Audi A4 2.6 1997–2000 +7 more
13 Feb 2020 14444 units affected Ref JP-1146690

In large truck air dryers, the pressure test connector for compressed air has inappropriate material composition. Components contained in compressed air produced by the air compressor and high pressure can cause corrosion …

Hino - 2017–2019 UDトラックス Quon 2017–2019
13 Feb 2020 58297 units affected Ref JP-1146350

The fuel pump control program in the engine ECU is inappropriate, causing the fuel pump to draw air when fuel tank level is low. Air becomes compressed and heated during fuel supply …

Mitsubishi Delica 2012–2019

Nissan: Fuel hose/pipe

Fuel leak
6 Feb 2020 8814 units affected Ref JP-1146580

On vehicles equipped with 2.0L turbocharged gasoline engines, the fuel hose material is unsuitable and may deteriorate prematurely due to heat and other factors. If use continues in this condition, fuel may …

Nissan Skyline 2014–2017
4 Feb 2020 1127 units affected Ref JP-1146532

The holder securing the front wheel brake hose has been improperly bent during manufacturing, resulting in incorrect installation in some units. Consequently, the holder may detach due to vibration during operation, and …

Yamaha YZF-R25A 2018–2019 Yamaha YZF-R3AJ 2018–2019
4 Feb 2020 265 units affected Ref JP-1146531

Improper routing of the horn electrical wiring causes contact with the front brake hose when the handlebar is turned left. This causes the brake hose protective sheath to wear; continued use in …

Yamaha YZF-R25A 2018–2019

Peugeot: Wiring

Fire risk
3 Feb 2020 167 units affected Ref JP-1229800

Due to improper work instructions, some anti-theft alarm harnesses lack dummy plugs on their connectors. Water can then seep along the harness into the Built-in System Interface (BSI) connector, causing internal short …

Peugeot 208 2015

Mitsubishi: Airbag

Airbag
30 Jan 2020 43 units affected Ref JP-1229810

The driver-side airbag inflator has inadequate moisture protection, allowing the gas generant to absorb moisture. Repeated moisture absorption and drying cycles during use may prevent normal airbag deployment during actuation.

Mitsubishi Strada 1998–1999
30 Jan 2020 4 units affected Ref JP-1146610

In full-tractor specification heavy-duty trucks, the identification label indicating rear brake system is not affixed to the 15L air tank for rear brakes due to improper instructions for label application.

Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great 2019

Mitsubishi: Airbag

Airbag
30 Jan 2020 382 units affected Ref JP-1146600

Driver-side airbag inflators in large trucks and small buses have inadequate moisture protection, allowing the gas generant to absorb moisture. During use, repeated moisture absorption and drying cycles may prevent the airbag …

Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great 1996–2002

Mitsubishi: Airbag

Airbag
30 Jan 2020 46600 units affected Ref JP-1146590

The driver-side airbag inflator has inadequate moisture protection, which may allow the gas generant to absorb moisture. If the gas generant undergoes repeated cycles of moisture absorption and drying during use, the …

Mitsubishi Toppo BJ 1995–1999 Mitsubishi Toppo BJ Wide 1995–1999 Mitsubishi Minica Toppo BJ 1995–1999 Mitsubishi Mirage 1995–1999

Suzuki/Mazda: Airbag

Airbag
30 Jan 2020 10584 units affected Ref JP-1146500

The driver seat airbag inflator has inadequate moisture prevention, which may allow the propellant to absorb moisture. Consequently, if the propellant undergoes repeated cycles of moisture absorption and drying during vehicle use, …

Mazda Proceed Levante 1997–1999 Suzuki Escudo 1997–1999

Mazda: Airbag

Airbag
30 Jan 2020 13732 units affected Ref JP-1146480

The gas generant in the driver-side airbag inflator (gas generation device) may degrade due to moisture absorption. As a result, the airbag may not deploy normally during deployment, and in the worst …

Mazda Millenia 1996–1999 Mazda Eunos 800 1996–1999

Toyota: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
29 Jan 2020 214 units affected Ref JP-1229770

In vehicles equipped with superchargers, the plastic spacer securing the fuel delivery pipe has inadequate material composition. Heat causes the spacer to deform, loosening the mounting bolt. Engine vibration may subsequently fracture …

Toyota Vitz 2017–2018

Lotus: Fuel hose/pipe

Fire risk
29 Jan 2020 539 units affected Ref JP-1229760

In supercharged vehicles, the plastic spacer securing the fuel delivery pipe has inadequate material properties. Heat causes spacer deformation, leading to mounting bolt loosening. Engine vibration may fracture the bolt, resulting in …

Lotus Elise CUP 250 2012–2019 Lotus Elise SPORT/SPRINT 220 2012–2019

Audi: Power Steering

Steering
29 Jan 2020 1413 units affected Ref JP-1229710

Some low-pressure power steering hoses have insufficient length due to inadequate manufacturing process control. This causes increased routing angles, which can result in hose damage from vehicle vibration and other factors. In …

Audi Audi A8 3.0Tq 2010–2013 Audi Audi A8 4.0 Tq 2010–2013 Audi Audi A8 4.2q 2010–2013 Audi Audi A8 6.3q 2010–2013 Audi Audi A8L 4.0 Tq 2010–2013 +2 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.