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
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Mercedes-Benz: Airbag

Airbag
29 Mar 2018 17691 units affected Ref JP-1226300

Certain passenger-side airbag inflators have inadequate moisture protection of the gas generant. When exposed to repeated temperature cycles in high-humidity environments, the gas generant may degrade. This can result in inflator container …

Mercedes-Benz C180 2013–2017 Mercedes-Benz C180 CGI Station Wagon 2013–2017 Mercedes-Benz C180 Coupe 2013–2017 Mercedes-Benz C200 CGI 2013–2017 Mercedes-Benz C200 CGI Station Wagon 2013–2017 +20 more

Nissan: Airbag

Airbag
29 Mar 2018 299556 units affected Ref JP-1142360

The passenger-side airbag inflator lacks adequate moisture-prevention measures for its gas generant, which may degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity cycling. This could result in inflator container rupture during airbag deployment.

Nissan X-Trail 2000–2009 Nissan Teana 2000–2009 Nissan Fuga 2000–2009 Nissan Bluebird Sylphy 2000–2009 Nissan Presage 2000–2009

Nissan/Isuzu: Lubrication system

Loss of control
29 Mar 2018 38508 units affected Ref JP-1142350

The oil hose in the diesel engine vacuum pump has insufficient durability, causing repeated deformation from oil pressure fluctuations that may result in cracks. This can lead to engine oil leakage and …

Isuzu Como 2012–2015 Nissan NV350 Caravan 2012–2015

Subaru: Airbag

Airbag
29 Mar 2018 19643 units affected Ref JP-1142180

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

Subaru Legacy 2013

Subaru: Airbag

Airbag
29 Mar 2018 2519 units affected Ref JP-1142170

The passenger-side airbag inflator has inadequate moisture protection of the gas generant, which may degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity fluctuations. Consequently, the inflator container may rupture during airbag deployment.

Subaru Impreza 2013

Subaru: Airbag

Airbag
29 Mar 2018 4426 units affected Ref JP-1142160

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

Subaru Exiga 2013
28 Mar 2018 1472 units affected Ref JP-1142290

In the passenger-side airbag inflator of light-duty trucks, moisture protection of the gas generant is inadequate, causing the gas generant to degrade through repeated temperature and humidity cycling. This may result in …

UDトラックス Quon 2013

Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
28 Mar 2018 249473 units affected Ref JP-1142280

The inflator for the passenger-side airbag has inadequate moisture-prevention measures for the gas generant, which may degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity fluctuations. This could result in inflator container rupture during …

Toyota Alphard 2013–2014 Toyota Vellfire 2013–2014 Toyota Voxy 2013–2014 Toyota Corolla Rumion 2013–2014 Toyota Succeed 2013–2014 +2 more
23 Mar 2018 381 units affected Ref JP-1226260

The brake light mounted on the rear gate fails to illuminate due to improper electrical circuit design. This does not comply with Safety Standard Article 39.

Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2017

Citroen: Airbag

Airbag
16 Mar 2018 2729 units affected Ref JP-1226250

Driver-side or passenger-side airbag inflators with inadequate moisture protection of the gas generant may degrade when subjected to repeated temperature cycles in high-humidity environments. This can cause inflator container rupture during airbag …

Citroen C3 2013–2014 Citroen C4 2013–2014 Citroen DS3 2013–2014 Citroen DS4 2013–2014 Citroen DS5 2013–2014

Renault: Computer (Engine

Loss of control
16 Mar 2018 2665 units affected Ref JP-1226160

The engine control unit's control program is inappropriate, which may prevent proper engine throttle control at low engine speeds. This can result in poor acceleration and, in the worst case, engine stall …

Renault Kangoo 2012–2015
16 Mar 2018 14 units affected Ref JP-1226150

In the steering system, improper manufacturing of the left front wheel axle carrier may cause cracks to develop in the axle carrier due to impacts from rough road driving and similar conditions. …

Renault Twingo 2017
16 Mar 2018 732 units affected Ref JP-1226140

The bolts securing the front suspension and lower arm lack sufficient strength, causing bolt fracture and abnormal noise in some vehicles. Continued operation in this condition risks lower arm detachment, resulting in …

Citroen C4 Picasso 2015 Peugeot 308 2015

Porsche: Body

Steering
16 Mar 2018 313 units affected Ref JP-1226060

The housing liner shape on the front fender is improper, causing the front tire to contact the housing liner when the steering is turned to maximum angle. This does not comply with …

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2015–2017

Land Rover: Seat

Brakes
14 Mar 2018 13 units affected Ref JP-1226210

In second-row rear seats, improper assembly instructions for the seat frame result in some reclining mechanisms not being correctly assembled. Consequently, the seat backrest is not fixed in place and may collapse …

Land Rover Range Rover 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2015

Land Rover: Seat Belt

Brakes
14 Mar 2018 98 units affected Ref JP-1226200

The seat belt retractor on the front passenger seat may have been manufactured improperly, causing the seat belt to fail to lock during hard braking and similar situations. As a result, the …

Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2016–2017
9 Mar 2018 581 units affected Ref JP-1226220

In the front brake, certain units have insufficient piston strength within the master cylinder due to improper design. During brake actuation, brake fluid pressure may cause cracks to develop in the piston. …

KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT 2015–2017 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R 2015–2017 KTM 690 Duke LDW47 2015–2017
9 Mar 2018 1398 units affected Ref JP-1226180

In the front brake, the master cylinder design is inadequate, resulting in insufficient piston strength within the cylinder. During brake operation, brake fluid pressure may cause cracks in the piston. If operation …

Ducati 1299 Superleggera/R FE 2015–2017 Ducati 1299 Panigale 1299 Panigale S 2015–2017 Ducati XDiavel S 2015–2017 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer 2015–2017 Ducati Panigale R 2015–2017 +4 more

Chrysler: Alternator

Loss of control
8 Mar 2018 3931 units affected Ref JP-1226190

In the electrical system, some alternators have inadequate design, resulting in insufficient electrical capacity of the rectifier. As a result, the rectifier generates excessive heat. If the vehicle continues to be used …

Chrysler 300 2011–2013 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2013
8 Mar 2018 11520 units affected Ref JP-1142140

In hybrid vehicles equipped with mechanical automatic transmissions, an improper control program in the controller may cause the transmission to engage a gear different from the intended gear during operation. This activates …

Mitsubishi Delica D:2 2015–2017 Suzuki Swift 2015–2017 Suzuki Solio 2015–2017

Mazda: Computer

Brakes
8 Mar 2018 966 units affected Ref JP-1142070

In the combination meter, due to an inappropriate communication program, communication signals cannot be transmitted or received, causing system abnormalities such as Advanced Smart City Brake Support to be displayed on the …

Mazda CX-8 2017

Komatsu: Engine Block

Fire risk
2 Mar 2018 60 units affected Ref JP-1142060

In the engines of excavators and loaders, the band securing the hose between the aftercooler and engine is improperly assembled, causing the band tightening bolt to contact the fuel hose between the …

Komatsu WA270-8 2017 Komatsu WA320-8 2017
28 Feb 2018 16 units affected Ref JP-1226100

The bulkhead insulation has improper dimensions, causing the insulation to overlap and adhere to the lower edge of the windshield. This results in poor windshield adhesion. When the passenger airbag deploys, the …

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLE43 4Matic C 2016 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLE63S 4Matic C 2016 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLS63 4Matic 2016
28 Feb 2018 158 units affected Ref JP-1226090

The door lock component (excluding driver-side door) on the left-side door has been manufactured improperly. As a result, the door may open when the outer handle is pulled even when the door …

Mercedes-Benz S300h 2017 Mercedes-Benz S400 2017 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550e 2017 +8 more
28 Feb 2018 708 units affected Ref JP-1226080

The engine control unit's control program is defective, which may cause engine stall immediately before vehicle stop during braking deceleration or immediately after restart from eco-stop function. This may prevent the driver …

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLE43 4Matic 2015–2017 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLE43 4Matic C 2015–2017

Jaguar: Fuel Filter

Loss of control
28 Feb 2018 370 units affected Ref JP-1226050

The fuel filter vibration resistance assessment in the fuel system is inadequate, causing the fuel hose connection to wear due to engine vibration and other factors. Continued use in this condition allows …

Jaguar XE 2016 Jaguar XF 2016

Land Rover: Seat Belt

Airbag
28 Feb 2018 2 units affected Ref JP-1226040

Certain driver-side airbag inflators have improper manufacturing controls, resulting in some units where the igniter composition does not meet design specifications. Consequently, the driver-side airbag may fail to deploy in a collision, …

Land Rover Range Rover 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2016

Audi: Equipment and Other

Fire risk
28 Feb 2018 168 units affected Ref JP-1226010

In air conditioning units, improper manufacturing of the auxiliary heater can cause corrosion of the terminal portions at the wiring connection points (connectors). Continued use in this condition increases electrical resistance, causing …

Audi Audi Q5 Hybrid 2012–2014
28 Feb 2018 3465 units affected Ref JP-1226000

In the braking system, the durability evaluation of the ABS/ESC control unit is insufficient. Engine heat and other factors may cause cracks to develop in IC chips (power control units) mounted on …

Audi Audi A3 1.4 TFSI 2008–2009 Audi Audi A3 1.8T 2008–2009 Audi Audi A3 2.0T q 2008–2009 Audi Audi S3 2008–2009
28 Feb 2018 19447 units affected Ref JP-1225990

In the braking system, the ABS/ESC control unit durability assessment was insufficient. Engine heat and other factors may cause cracks to develop in the IC chip (power control unit) mounted on the …

Volkswagen VW EOS 2.0 / 147kW 2008–2009 Volkswagen VW EOS 3.2 / 184kW 2008–2009 Volkswagen VW Golf 1.4/103kW 2008–2009 Volkswagen VW Golf 1.4/118kW 2008–2009 Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf 1.4/125kW 2008–2009 +13 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.