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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28 Jan 2019 6 units affected Ref JP-1144220

On medium-license training vehicles, the left-side anti-entrapment device (side guard stay) is mounted at an improper position, resulting in insufficient clearance between the lower mounting bolt of the side guard stay and …

Isuzu Forward 2017–2018

Volvo: Spring/Air Suspension

Wheel / axle
24 Jan 2019 6 units affected Ref JP-1227730

In large tractor models equipped with rear two-axle leaf suspension, the hex socket bolts securing the leaf spring ends and rubber springs are improperly tightened. Due to operating vibrations, these bolts may …

Volvo FH 2018

Suzuki/Mazda: Fuel Tank

Fuel leak
24 Jan 2019 18689 units affected Ref JP-1144100

Due to insufficient cooling during resin molding of the fuel tank, molding defects occurred at the fuel pump mounting screw section, causing reduced seal performance with the fuel pump installed. This may …

Mazda Carol 2016 Suzuki Alto 2016 Suzuki Alto Lapin 2016
22 Jan 2019 458 units affected Ref JP-1227740

The exhaust gas cooling unit in the diesel engine exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) module has insufficient durability, causing coolant leakage in some vehicles. As a result, soot contained in the exhaust gas …

BMW Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo 2012–2016 BMW Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo Touring 2012–2016 BMW Alpina D4 Bi-Turbo Coupe 2012–2016 BMW Alpina D5 Turbo 2012–2016 BMW Alpina XD3 Bi-Turbo 2012–2016

Yamaha: Other (Engine)

Loss of control
21 Jan 2019 913 units affected Ref JP-1144182

Due to improper engine control unit programming, when the throttle is slightly opened from idle, the air-fuel mixture drawn into the combustion chamber may become lean. In the worst case, abnormal combustion …

Yamaha XP530DA TMAX 2017–2018 Yamaha XP530SA TMAX 2017–2018

Suzuki: Engine Block

Loss of control
17 Jan 2019 11345 units affected Ref JP-2105690

The taper machining of the generator rotor mounting section on the crankshaft is improper, resulting in some units where the crankshaft and generator rotor are not correctly fitted. Consequently, excessive load is …

Suzuki Address 110 2015–2018

Audi: Airbag

Airbag
17 Jan 2019 5 units affected Ref JP-1227700

The passenger-side airbag mounting bolts have insufficient fastening torque, which may cause the bolts to loosen due to driving vibration and similar factors. This may result in misalignment of the airbag mounting …

Audi Audi A4 allroad 2017–2018 Audi Audi A5 SB 2.0T 2017–2018 Audi Audi A5 SB 2.0T quattro 2017–2018 Audi Audi S5 Sportback 2017–2018

Hino: Airbag

Airbag
16 Jan 2019 4973 units affected Ref JP-1144160

The inflator (inflation device) for the front passenger airbag in light-duty trucks has inadequate moisture protection of the gas generant. Repeated cycles of temperature and humidity changes may cause degradation of the …

Hino Hino Dutro 2014–2017

Toyota/Lexus: Airbag

Airbag
16 Jan 2019 34022 units affected Ref JP-1144140

The passenger-side airbag inflator lacks adequate moisture prevention for its gas generant, causing degradation through repeated temperature and humidity cycling. This may result in inflator canister rupture during airbag deployment.

Lexus IS 250C 2014–2015 Lexus IS 350C 2014–2015 Lexus IS F 2014–2015 Toyota Corolla Rumion 2014–2015 Toyota Succeed 2014–2015 +1 more
16 Jan 2019 56 units affected Ref JP-1144080

The mounting bracket of the charging transformer in battery-powered forklifts has insufficient strength, which may cause the bracket to deform or break due to vibration from the road surface. If operation continues …

ニチユ Transer 2004–2017
11 Jan 2019 27 units affected Ref JP-1227720

The bolt connecting the steering column shaft and steering gearbox is improperly installed, resulting in insufficient joint strength at the connection point. Due to steering operations, this connection may separate, and in …

Citroen C1 2018

Tesla: Airbag

Airbag
10 Jan 2019 976 units affected Ref JP-1227710

The gas generant in the passenger-side airbag inflator may degrade due to repeated cycles of environmental temperature and humidity changes. Consequently, airbag inflation may cause abnormal pressure rise within the inflator, risking …

Tesla Model S 2014–2016
10 Jan 2019 659 units affected Ref JP-1144110

On vehicle-mounted dedicated trucks, improper routing of the charge pipe between the air compressor and air dryer can cause pipe damage when traversing steps or driving on rough roads. This can result …

Hino Hino Ranger 2010–2017
28 Dec 2018 1827 units affected Ref JP-1227690

In the electric power steering control unit, due to improper programming, steering assist force may be lost during driving. As a result, steering effort may increase.

Porsche Panamera 2016–2018 Porsche Panamera 4 2016–2018 Porsche Panamera 4 e-hybrid 2016–2018 Porsche Panamera 4S 2016–2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo 2016–2018 +1 more
20 Dec 2018 11981 units affected Ref JP-2105680

In vehicles equipped with collision mitigation brake systems, the millimeter-wave radar obstacle detection program is inappropriate. The system may misidentify a lead vehicle passing under an overpass or similar structure at low …

Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great 2017–2018
19 Dec 2018 21054 units affected Ref JP-1227680

The driver-side airbag inflator lacks adequate moisture prevention for the gas generant. In high-humidity environments with repeated large temperature fluctuations, the gas generant may degrade. This could result in inflator container rupture …

BMW BMW 118i 2012–2017 BMW BMW 120i 2012–2017 BMW BMW 218d Active Tourer 2012–2017 BMW BMW 218d Gran Tourer 2012–2017 BMW BMW 218i Active Tourer 2012–2017 +25 more
19 Dec 2018 540 units affected Ref JP-1227670

The terminal connectors of the wiring harness supplying power to the air conditioning blower fan regulator have improper plating material. Vehicle vibration can damage this plating, causing fretting corrosion. This increases electrical …

BMW Alpina B3S Bi-turbo 2007–2011 BMW Alpina B3S Bi-turbo Cabriolet 2007–2011 BMW Alpina B3S Bi-turbo Coupe 2007–2011 BMW Alpina B3S Bi-turbo Touring 2007–2011 BMW Alpina B3S Bi-turbo Touring 4WD 2007–2011 +8 more
19 Dec 2018 100228 units affected Ref JP-1227660

The terminal connectors of the wiring harness supplying power to the air conditioning blower fan regulator have improper plating material. Vehicle vibration can damage this plating, causing fretting corrosion. This increases electrical …

BMW BMW 320i 2004–2011 BMW BMW 320i Coupe 2004–2011 BMW BMW 320i Touring 2004–2011 BMW BMW 323i 2004–2011 BMW BMW 325i 2004–2011 +11 more
13 Dec 2018 3687 units affected Ref JP-1227640

Diesel engine fuel hoses have improper assembly instructions, causing interference with other components. Driving vibrations and similar conditions cause the hose outer layer to wear and perforate, resulting in fuel leakage. In …

Mercedes-Benz E220d 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz E220d 4MATIC SW 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz E220d Station Wagon 2016–2017

Volvo: Brake Light

Brakes
13 Dec 2018 973 units affected Ref JP-1227591

In brake lights of large tractors, improper selection of LEDs and printed circuit boards in the tail lamp cluster can cause abrupt voltage fluctuations when the brake light is turned off alone …

Volvo FH 2014–2018

Suzuki: Power Steering

Steering
13 Dec 2018 19 units affected Ref JP-1144020

The outer resin component of the tensioner pulley that adjusts the belt tension for the power steering pump drive has inappropriate material properties, which may cause the resin to fracture. This can …

Suzuki Escudo 2006
13 Dec 2018 13 units affected Ref JP-1143980

On large route buses, improper painting process of the front axle resulted in some radius rod mounting brackets being assembled while paint remained wet. As the paint dries, bolt fastening the mounting …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2018
13 Dec 2018 65 units affected Ref JP-1143890

During type-approval motorcycle shipment inspection, brake testing and speedometer indication error testing pass/fail determinations were unclear, raising concerns that compliance verification against Road Transport Vehicle Act safety standards may not have been …

Suzuki GSX-R125 2018 Suzuki GSX-S125 2018 Suzuki V-Strom 2018 Suzuki Address 2018 Suzuki Address 110 2018 +4 more
12 Dec 2018 8493 units affected Ref JP-2105640

In vehicles equipped with collision mitigation braking control systems (Traffic Eye Brake System), due to functional limitations of the millimeter-wave radar obstacle detection program, when passing under underpasses or near entrance/exit gates …

UDトラックス Quon 2017–2018

Ducati: Lining/Pad

Brakes
10 Dec 2018 27 units affected Ref JP-1227610

Inadequate heat treatment during the manufacturing process of rear wheel brake pads results in insufficient adhesion between the friction material and base plate. Consequently, the friction material may separate and detach from …

Ducati 1299 Panigale R FE 2017–2018 Ducati 959 Panigale 2017–2018
7 Dec 2018 2 units affected Ref JP-1227630

During manufacturing of the steering column, improper installation of the steering column cartridge, which absorbs impact during collision, has resulted in some units with insufficient fastening screw torque. Consequently, if the fastening …

Lotus Evora 400 2018 Lotus Evora GT410 SPORT 2018
6 Dec 2018 395 units affected Ref JP-1143960

Improper routing instructions for the rear brake hose and rear wheel speed sensor lead wire may cause them to contact the rear tire. Continued operation in this state may result in damage …

Kawasaki Z900RS 2017
6 Dec 2018 180 units affected Ref JP-1143950

In the fuel evaporative emission control system, improper installation instructions for the canister charge tube can cause the tube to contact the exhaust pipe and become carbonized. Continued use in this condition …

Honda VFR800F 2017–2018

Lexus: Engine Control Computer

Loss of control
5 Dec 2018 4770 units affected Ref JP-1143920

The engine control computer has an improper control program that may prevent accurate calculation of intake air volume during engine restart immediately after idle stop. This can cause unstable engine operation and, …

Lexus LS 500 2017–2018
4 Dec 2018 1443 units affected Ref JP-1143940

On small dump trucks, the gap between the dump operation hydraulic hose clamp bracket and the rear wheel brake line is small. Operating vibration may cause interference between the dump operation hydraulic …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2017–2018 Nissan Atlas 2017–2018 UDトラックス Casset 2017–2018

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.