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
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Opel: Fuse

Fire risk
6 Apr 2017 131 units affected Ref JP-1224581

The blower motor resistor controlling the air conditioning blower motor has inadequate design, which may prevent the fuse from blowing even when circuit current rises and causes overheating. This may result in …

オペル Zafira 2005–2006

Cadillac: Engine General

Loss of control
6 Apr 2017 53 units affected Ref JP-1224570

Engine ground wire routing is improper, with some units in contact with the driveshaft. Continued operation in this condition may result in ground wire damage during driving, which in severe cases could …

キャデラック CTS 2015–2016
6 Apr 2017 182009 units affected Ref JP-1140340

In the manual parking brake of small trucks, the spring force of the lever holding mechanism is inappropriate. When the lever is pulled up, if the tooth tips of the holding mechanism …

Hino Hino Dutro 2006–2017

Mercedes-Benz: Airbag

Airbag
30 Mar 2017 43779 units affected Ref JP-1224650

Certain passenger-side airbag inflators have inadequate moisture protection of the gas generant. Repeated temperature cycling in high-humidity environments can degrade the gas generant, potentially causing the inflator container to rupture upon airbag …

Mercedes-Benz C180 2010–2013 Mercedes-Benz C180 CGI Station Wagon 2010–2013 Mercedes-Benz C180 Coupe 2010–2013 Mercedes-Benz C200 CGI 2010–2013 Mercedes-Benz C200 CGI Station Wagon 2010–2013 +15 more
30 Mar 2017 1540 units affected Ref JP-1224640

Improper assembly of the accelerator pedal has resulted in incorrect accelerator pedals being installed on some vehicles. When the engine automatically starts while the vehicle is stationary with brake hold engaged, electromagnetic …

Mercedes-Benz V220d 2015–2016

Volvo: Airbag

Airbag
30 Mar 2017 409 units affected Ref JP-1224280

The airbag inflator units have defective igniter composition due to inadequate manufacturing control. The igniters are not mixed to specification, which may result in airbag non-deployment during collision, causing severe injury to …

Volvo Volvo S60 2016–2017 Volvo Volvo V40 2016–2017 Volvo Volvo V40 Cross Country 2016–2017 Volvo Volvo V60 2016–2017 Volvo Volvo V60 Cross Country 2016–2017 +2 more
30 Mar 2017 2704 units affected Ref JP-1140230

In four-wheel drive vehicles equipped with Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), the brake control program is defective, preventing accurate vehicle speed calculation during tire slip. This can result in insufficient braking force. Consequently, …

Toyota Hiace 2016–2017 Toyota Regius Ace 2016–2017

Hino: Airbag

Airbag
30 Mar 2017 1925 units affected Ref JP-1140190

The inflator (inflation device) for the front passenger airbag in small trucks has inadequate moisture prevention of the gas generant, which may degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity fluctuations. This could …

Hino Hino Dutro 2011–2012

Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
30 Mar 2017 725999 units affected Ref JP-1140180

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

Toyota Alphard 2010–2012 Toyota Vellfire 2010–2012 Toyota Voxy 2010–2012 Toyota Auris 2010–2012 Toyota Corolla Axio 2010–2012 +3 more

Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
30 Mar 2017 27461 units affected Ref JP-1140170

The inflator gas generant in the driver-side airbag has an inappropriate moisture absorption temperature, which may cause the gas generant to degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity fluctuations. As a result, …

Toyota RAV4J 2002–2004 Toyota RAV4L 2002–2004 Toyota Vitz 2002–2004

Mitsubishi: Airbag

Airbag
30 Mar 2017 58562 units affected Ref JP-1140120

The passenger airbag inflator lacks adequate moisture protection of the gas generant, causing degradation due to repeated temperature and humidity cycling. This may result in inflator container rupture during airbag deployment.

Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2010–2012 Mitsubishi i 2010–2012 Mitsubishi Delica 2010–2012 Mitsubishi Pajero 2010–2012

Daihatsu/Subaru/Toyota: A/T

Loss of control
30 Mar 2017 49869 units affected Ref JP-1140110

In the torque converter of the continuously variable transmission (CVT), improper manufacturing of the internal bearing results in an uneven sliding surface. During use, this unevenness causes abnormal wear and potential fracture …

Daihatsu Tanto 2013–2014 Daihatsu Tanto Exe 2013–2014 Daihatsu Mira 2013–2014 Daihatsu Mira e:S 2013–2014 Daihatsu Mira Cocoa 2013–2014 +7 more

Subaru: Airbag

Airbag
30 Mar 2017 74215 units affected Ref JP-1140080

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

Subaru Legacy 2010–2012

Subaru: Airbag

Airbag
30 Mar 2017 46409 units affected Ref JP-1140070

The inflator (inflation device) for the passenger-side airbag has inadequate moisture prevention of the gas-generating agent, which may deteriorate due to repeated temperature and humidity cycles. This creates a risk of inflator …

Subaru Impreza 2010–2012

Subaru: Airbag

Airbag
30 Mar 2017 34061 units affected Ref JP-1140060

The passenger-side airbag inflator lacks adequate moisture protection for its gas generant, which may degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity cycles. This can cause the inflator container to rupture during airbag …

Subaru Forester 2010–2012

Subaru: Airbag

Airbag
30 Mar 2017 27124 units affected Ref JP-1140050

The inflator for the passenger-side airbag has inadequate moisture protection of the gas generant, which may degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity cycling. As a result, the inflator container may rupture …

Subaru Exiga 2010–2012

Maserati: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
24 Mar 2017 1250 units affected Ref JP-1224450

Due to improper manufacturing of the fuel supply pipe, the interior of the pipe at the connector coupling attachment point may be damaged. This can cause gaps at the connector coupling attachment, …

マセラテイ Ghibli 2013–2015 マセラテイ Quattroporte 2013–2015
24 Mar 2017 1573 units affected Ref JP-1224430

The transmission shift lever returns to the center position after selecting a shift position, preventing the driver from shifting to Park range even when attempting to do so before the vehicle stops. …

マセラテイ Ghibli 2013–2015 マセラテイ Quattroporte 2013–2015

Porsche: Airbag

Airbag
23 Mar 2017 28 units affected Ref JP-1224600

The inflator of the passenger front airbag may have an improperly formulated igniter due to inadequate manufacturing control. Consequently, the passenger front airbag may fail to deploy upon collision, potentially causing severe …

Porsche 718 Boxster 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster S 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman S 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 2016 +2 more

Yamaha: Handlebar

Steering
21 Mar 2017 13952 units affected Ref JP-1140090

The lower handlebar holder on the steering device has insufficient application of threadlocker on the stud bolts. Additionally, due to improper paint specification on the holder seating surface, repeated heavy loads from …

Yamaha MT-09 2014–2016 Yamaha MT-09A 2014–2016 Yamaha MT-09 TRA 2014–2016 Yamaha XSR900 2014–2016

Jeep: Cherokee

Fire risk
17 Mar 2017 161 units affected Ref JP-1224560

Due to improper attachment of the engine to the vehicle body, the air conditioning hose may contact the heat shield of the exhaust pipe. This can cause the air conditioning hose to …

Jeep Cherokee 2014–2015

Nissan: Power Steering

Fire risk
16 Mar 2017 113 units affected Ref JP-1140040

The hydraulic hose of the power steering system may become disconnected due to improper crimping of the rubber hose and the fitting. When hydraulic pressure is applied through repeated steering operations, the …

Nissan Murano 2013–2014

Isuzu: Other (Safety Lighting)

Loss of control
3 Mar 2017 112 units affected Ref JP-1139672

On four-axle container dedicated vehicles, the electrical circuit of a work lamp (non-operational during driving) mounted at the rear of the vehicle is improperly configured, which may cause it to be mistaken …

Isuzu GIGA 2003–2017

Ford: Damper Arm/Rod

Wheel / axle
3 Mar 2017 371 units affected Ref JP-1224530

Due to improper assembly instructions for the rear suspension arm in the damper assembly, the rear suspension arm mounting bolts/nuts are tightened beyond the specified torque. Continued use in this condition may …

Ford EcoSport 2013–2014
3 Mar 2017 7 units affected Ref JP-1224510

In the electric power steering control unit, the manufacturing process of the circuit board is improper, resulting in some units where terminal welding is not secure. Consequently, terminal welds may separate, causing …

BMW BMW X3 xDrive 20d 2015 BMW BMW X5 xDrive 35d 2015

BMW: Airbag

Airbag
3 Mar 2017 34549 units affected Ref JP-1224500

Certain replacement inflator units for the driver-side airbag have inadequate moisture prevention for the gas generator. If a vehicle continues to use such an inflator after replacement during repair, the gas generator …

BMW BMW 318Ci 2000–2003 BMW BMW 318Ci 2000–2003 BMW BMW 318i 2000–2003 BMW BMW 318i Touring 2000–2003 BMW BMW 320i 2000–2003 +16 more
3 Mar 2017 28 units affected Ref JP-1224160

The front lower arm ball joint bolt has inadequate corrosion protection design. During use, the bolt may corrode, reducing its strength and causing fracture. This can result in separation of the lower …

Porsche 918 Spyder 2014–2015

McLaren: Airbag

Airbag
1 Mar 2017 47 units affected Ref JP-1224520

The passenger-side airbag inflator may have inadequate moisture prevention of the gas generant. Repeated large temperature fluctuations in high-humidity environments can degrade the gas generant, potentially causing the inflator container to rupture …

McLaren McLaren MP4-12C 2012
23 Feb 2017 12 units affected Ref JP-1224490

In the electric power steering system, the manufacturing process of the circuit board within the control unit is inadequate, and some units have unreliable solder joints at the terminal connections. Consequently, the …

Mercedes-Benz E220 BlseTEC 2012–2015 Mercedes-Benz E250 2012–2015 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid 2012–2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 2012–2015 Mercedes-Benz SL350 2012–2015 +2 more

Mercedes-Benz: Engine

Loss of control
23 Feb 2017 1480 units affected Ref JP-1224470

The engine oil cooling system has insufficient cooling capacity, which can cause premature engine oil degradation. This may result in poor lubrication inside the engine, leading to engine seizure and in worst …

Mercedes-Benz G350 BlueTEC 2011–2015

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.