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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31 May 2017 1958 units affected Ref JP-1224260

The pivot bolt fastening the side stand to the side stand bracket was improperly selected. Even when tightened to the specified torque, clamping force is insufficient, and vibration during operation can cause …

Ducati Italia Independent 2015–2017 Ducati Scrambler 2015–2017
30 May 2017 6 units affected Ref JP-1224850

In the power transmission system of excavators and loaders, certain hydraulic hoses controlling the parking brake have inadequate pressure resistance due to improper manufacturing. Continued operation under these conditions may cause the …

キャタピラー 259D 2016
30 May 2017 532 units affected Ref JP-1140500

In the steering cylinder operating pump of shovel loaders, the hydraulic hose connected to the pump is installed in a twisted condition. When hydraulic pressure is applied, a return force acts on …

キャタピラー 901C2 2016–2017 キャタピラー 902C2 2016–2017 キャタピラー 903C2 2016–2017

Rolls-Royce: Airbag

Airbag
26 May 2017 1 units affected Ref JP-1224880

Side airbag inflators may have improperly formulated ignition charges due to inadequate manufacturing control. In the event of a collision, the airbag may fail to deploy, potentially causing severe injury to occupants.

ロールスロイス Dawn 2016

Fiat: Airbag

Airbag
26 May 2017 17 units affected Ref JP-1224840

In side airbag inflators, inadequate manufacturing control has resulted in some units where the igniter is not mixed according to design specifications. Consequently, side airbags may not deploy upon collision, potentially causing …

Fiat Panda 2016–2017

BMW: Airbag

Airbag
25 May 2017 20 units affected Ref JP-1224820

The airbag inflator manufacturing process is inadequately controlled, resulting in some units with ignition charges not formulated to specification. Consequently, airbags may fail to deploy upon collision, risking serious occupant injury.

BMW BMW 440i 2016 BMW BMW X1 xDrive 18d 2016 BMW BMW X1 xDrive 18i 2016

Isuzu: Power Steering

Steering
25 May 2017 62484 units affected Ref JP-1140520

In large trucks, power steering oil pipes may be improperly assembled during manufacturing, resulting in deformed pipe installation. This causes tensile stress on the power steering oil hose connected to the pipe. …

Isuzu GIGA 2005–2015

Audi: Airbag

Airbag
24 May 2017 126 units affected Ref JP-1224790

The airbag inflators and seat belt pretensioners have improper manufacturing controls, resulting in igniters that are not formulated to specification. This may prevent airbag deployment and seat belt pretensioning during collision, potentially …

Audi Audi A4 1.4T 2016 Audi Audi A4 2.0T 2016 Audi Audi A4 2.0T quattro 2016 Audi Audi A4 allroad 2016 Audi Audi A6 2.0T quattro 2016 +9 more

Volkswagen: Airbag

Airbag
24 May 2017 531 units affected Ref JP-1224780

The inflators of airbags and seat belt pretensioners have improper manufacturing controls, resulting in some units with igniters not mixed to design specifications. Consequently, airbags may fail to deploy and seat belts …

Volkswagen VW Golf 1.2/77kW 2016–2017 Volkswagen VW Golf 1.4/103kW 2016–2017 Volkswagen VW Golf GTI / 162 kW 2016–2017 Volkswagen VW Golf GTI Clubsport 2016–2017 Volkswagen VW Golf R Variant 2.0 / 206 kW 2016–2017 +10 more
18 May 2017 1278 units affected Ref JP-1224710

The control module (VDDM) that controls the braking system and the control module (CEM) that manages vehicle systems may fail to communicate between CEM and VDDM during engine start from a parked …

Volvo Volvo V90 Cross Country 2015–2017 Volvo Volvo XC90 2015–2017

Volvo: Airbag

Airbag
18 May 2017 145 units affected Ref JP-1224700

The bolts securing the curtain airbag to the vehicle body have insufficient strength and may fracture under fastening load. As a result, the curtain airbag may not deploy properly during a collision, …

Volvo Volvo V90 2017 Volvo Volvo V90 Cross Country 2017 Volvo Volvo XC90 2017

Subaru: Other (Vehicle Frame/Body)

Loss of control
18 May 2017 5227 units affected Ref JP-1140360

The roof rail front cover attachment point has improper specifications, which may cause partial damage to the front cover fixing tabs during assembly to the vehicle body. Continued use in this condition …

Subaru Exiga 2015–2016

BMW: Cooling System

Brakes
17 May 2017 14 units affected Ref JP-1224810

In the engine cooling system, improper assembly of the engine oil cooler hose has resulted in some units where the sleeve at the cooler hose connection is not properly seated. This can …

BMW BMW M760Li xDrive 2016–2017
11 May 2017 26 units affected Ref JP-2105220

In the electronic control brake system of large tractors, some pressure control modules have been manufactured improperly. As a result, when the brake is operated, stronger braking force than normal may occur, …

Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great 2016
11 May 2017 6 units affected Ref JP-1224760

In the steering system, inadequate manufacturing process control resulted in improper torque application when fastening the bolts and nuts that connect the gearbox and steering shaft. Consequently, vibration during driving may cause …

Mercedes-Benz C180 CGI Station Wagon 2013 Mercedes-Benz C200 CGI Station Wagon 2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG 2013

Mercedes-Benz: Seat

Airbag
11 May 2017 2932 units affected Ref JP-1224750

In the passenger seat occupancy detection system control unit, improper assembly work has resulted in some units where the pressure hose is not correctly installed. Consequently, seated occupants may not be properly …

Mercedes-Benz E200 2016 Mercedes-Benz E200 4MATIC 2016 Mercedes-Benz E200 Station Wagon 2016 Mercedes-Benz E220d 2016 Mercedes-Benz E250 2016 +2 more
24 Apr 2017 1458 units affected Ref JP-1224740

In the range extender engine that generates electrical power for motor drive, the purge air hose that conveys evaporative fuel vapor from the fuel vapor canister to the engine is routed improperly, …

BMW BMW i3 2013–2016

BMW: Wiring

Loss of control
24 Apr 2017 513 units affected Ref JP-1224730

The battery positive cable connecting the power distribution box and battery, which supplies electrical power to vehicle electrical components, has improper plating and structure at the connector connection point. Corrosion caused by …

BMW BMW M3 Coupé 2009–2011 BMW BMW M3 Sedan 2009–2011

Maserati: Computer

Brakes
21 Apr 2017 226 units affected Ref JP-1224440

Due to an inappropriate control program in the engine control unit, engine speed may drop excessively when braking in the low-speed range immediately before vehicle stop. This can cause the transmission to …

マセラテイ Levante 2016–2017 マセラテイ Levante S 2016–2017

Yanmar: Shift Lever/Pedal

Steering
21 Apr 2017 97 units affected Ref JP-1140380

In the hydrostatic transmission for turning on agricultural tractors, the structure of the emergency operation lever section is inadequate, allowing water to accumulate and cause corrosion at the lever base. As a …

Yanmar YT5113C 2015–2016

Hino: Wiring

Loss of control
20 Apr 2017 339 units affected Ref JP-1140414

In large and medium-sized transit buses, improper routing of the driver's instrument panel wiring causes interference between the wiring and the edge of the instrument panel. Continued use may result in damage …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon 2015–2016 Hino Hino Blue Ribbon Hybrid 2015–2016 Hino Hino Rainbow 2015–2016

Isuzu: Wiring

Loss of control
20 Apr 2017 465 units affected Ref JP-1140404

In large and medium-sized transit buses, the routing of the driver's instrument panel wiring is improper, causing the wiring to interfere with the edges of the instrument panel. Continued use may result …

Isuzu Erga 2015–2016 Isuzu Erga Mio 2015–2016

Daihatsu: Brake Light

Brakes
13 Apr 2017 19512 units affected Ref JP-1140330

The high-mounted stop lamp structure is inadequate to accommodate expansion and contraction caused by temperature changes, potentially causing cracks at the lamp's welded joints. Continued use in this condition may allow rainwater …

Daihatsu Copen 2014–2017
12 Apr 2017 27 units affected Ref JP-1140370

In the side airbag igniter, due to incorrect configuration settings in the production equipment abnormality response program, some units have improper igniter composition ratios. As a result, the airbag may not deploy …

TMUK(生産国:イギリス) Avensis 2016–2017

Kubota: Exhaust pipe

Fire risk
10 Apr 2017 468 units affected Ref JP-1140320

The exhaust pipe insulation is improperly secured, causing the insulation seams to separate due to heat exposure and leaving the high-temperature exhaust pipe exposed. Continued operation in this condition may allow combustible …

Kubota WR575 2013–2016 Kubota WR6100 2013–2016

Indian: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
7 Apr 2017 143 units affected Ref JP-1224680

Some vehicles have fuel hoses installed improperly, causing contact with the fuel tank and engine. Continued use in this condition may damage the fuel hose, potentially resulting in fuel leakage and fire.

インディアン Chief Classic 2013–2016 インディアン Chief Dark Horse 2013–2016 インディアン Chieftain 2013–2016 インディアン Chieftain Dark Horse 2013–2016 インディアン Chief Vintage 2013–2016 +2 more
7 Apr 2017 3 units affected Ref JP-1140300

On tank semitrailers, incorrect numerical values are recorded in the braking force field of the data label relating to the braking system affixed to the vehicle body and instruction manual, resulting in …

極東 Oil Transport Tank Semi-trailer 2016–2017
6 Apr 2017 397 units affected Ref JP-1224720

On large truck brake pedals, the split pin securing the pedal shaft is improperly assembled. Brake pedal operation may cause the split pin to disengage from the shaft. Continued operation in this …

Volvo FH 2014–2015

Ford: Damper Arm/Rod

Wheel / axle
6 Apr 2017 717 units affected Ref JP-1224670

Certain vehicles have improperly welded joints on the rear suspension toe link damper. Continued use in this condition may result in weld fracture and loss of vehicle mobility.

Ford Explorer 2014

Opel: Zafira

Fire risk
6 Apr 2017 131 units affected Ref JP-1224582

The weatherproof cover at the fresh air intake of the air conditioning system is improperly installed, allowing rainwater to enter the blower motor housing. This causes corrosion of the blower motor shaft, …

オペル Zafira 2005–2006

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.