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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Mitsubishi: Engine Block

Fire risk
10 Dec 2015 16732 units affected Ref JP-1136652

In large truck and bus engines, manufacturing variation in the oil pump can cause the pump gear shaft to tilt. This causes gear tooth wear, and continued operation leads to gear breakage, …

Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great 2010–2015

Mazda: Steering Wheel

Steering
3 Dec 2015 35812 units affected Ref JP-2104840

On steering wheels with genuine leather trim, when the operator releases their hand after turning the steering wheel and slides it to return to the straight-ahead position, the hand may contact the …

Mazda CX-5 2012

Hino/Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
2 Dec 2015 405 units affected Ref JP-2104850

In light-duty trucks equipped with driver and passenger airbags, certain vehicles have not undergone airbag control unit specification verification due to inappropriate manufacturing process and vehicle inspection item data instructions. Consequently, if …

Hino Hino Dutro 2015 Toyota Toyota Dyna 200 2015 Toyota Toyota Dyna 300 2015 Toyota Toyota Toyoace G25 2015
30 Nov 2015 105 units affected Ref JP-1222750

The side stand has improper welding at the moving parts and cannot withstand the vehicle weight during parking, causing the welded section to break in some cases. This may result in the …

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2015

Bentley: Wiring

Fire risk
27 Nov 2015 705 units affected Ref JP-1222550

The stud bolt that secures the battery cable terminal to the engine compartment bulkhead has an improperly torqued nut. Vibration during operation can cause the nut to loosen, resulting in poor contact …

Bentley Continental GT 2010–2014 Bentley Continental GTC 2010–2014 Bentley Continental GTC V8 2010–2014 Bentley Continental GT Speed 2010–2014 Bentley Continental GT V8 2010–2014 +11 more

Mitsubishi/Nissan: A/T

Brakes
26 Nov 2015 101927 units affected Ref JP-2104820

The parking control lever, which actuates the automatic transmission parking mechanism (a mechanism that mechanically locks the transmission output shaft), has insufficient welding process control. When the shift lever is moved to …

Mitsubishi eK WAGON 2008–2012 Mitsubishi i 2008–2012 Mitsubishi Toppo 2008–2012 Nissan Otti 2008–2012

Honda: Wiring

Brakes
26 Nov 2015 1 units affected Ref JP-1222740

During engine side mount installation work, the insulation of electrical wiring (engine room wire harness) has been damaged by tightening bolts. As a result, if the wire insulation breaks due to vibration …

Honda Civic 2009
26 Nov 2015 15 units affected Ref JP-1137000

In the forward collision mitigation system (collision mitigation brake system), improper management of repair parts for the adaptive cruise control unit has resulted in some vehicles being assembled with obsolete parts. Consequently, …

Honda Accord Hybrid 2013–2014

Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
25 Nov 2015 1612670 units affected Ref JP-1136960

The inflator (inflation device) of the front passenger single-stage deployment control airbag may rupture and scatter upon airbag deployment, potentially causing fire or passenger injury.

Toyota Alphard G 2004–2008 Toyota Alphard V 2004–2008 Toyota Vitz 2004–2008 Toyota Voxy 2004–2008 Toyota Noah 2004–2008

Isuzu: Vehicle Frame

Steering
19 Nov 2015 1991 units affected Ref JP-1136940

In medium-duty dump truck and mixer specifications, the front underride protection device bracket has an improper shape. When the steering wheel is turned right, the pitman arm and drag link boot may …

Isuzu Forward 2014–2015

Toyota/Lexus: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
18 Nov 2015 94194 units affected Ref JP-1136760

In hybrid vehicle fuel pumps, improper pump motor speed settings cause motor brush vibration, leading to premature wear. This activates warning lights, prevents fuel supply, disables engine operation, and may result in …

Lexus HS 250h 2009–2013 Toyota SAI 2009–2013

Toyota: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fuel leak
18 Nov 2015 3067 units affected Ref JP-1136720

In the engine fuel line (delivery pipe), the fastening tool for the fuel pressure sensor is inappropriate, causing interference with adjacent components during fastening and resulting in insufficient fastening force. This may …

Toyota Isis 2009

KTM: Fuel System - Other

Fire risk
16 Nov 2015 372 units affected Ref JP-1222560

The vent hose that regulates pressure within the fuel tank has an inadequate design. When engine heat increases fuel tank pressure, fuel may leak from the vent hose. Leaking fuel can flow …

KTM FREERIDE 250 R 2012–2015 KTM FREERIDE 350 2012–2015

Yamaha: Engine Block

Loss of control
10 Nov 2015 37444 units affected Ref JP-2104812

In the engine, some units have improper cylinder head gasket manufacturing, resulting in insufficient sealing surface pressure at the interface between the cylinder and cylinder head. Consequently, engine oil flows into the …

Yamaha Axis Street XC125E 2007–2015

Porsche: Fuel hose/pipe

Fire risk
10 Nov 2015 1692 units affected Ref JP-1222540

The fuel hose on the low-pressure side of the engine has insufficient strength due to improper hose material. Additionally, some vehicles have improper hose clamps installed relative to the hose outer diameter. …

Porsche Macan S 2014–2015 Porsche Macan Turbo 2014–2015

Maserati: Wiring

Fire risk
5 Nov 2015 196 units affected Ref JP-1222530

Battery cable fastening is inadequate. Additionally, some starter motor terminal insulation covers are not properly installed. Conductive heat-resistant shielding wrapped around the battery cable may contact the starter motor terminal due to …

マセラテイ Quattroporte 2013–2014
4 Nov 2015 2325 units affected Ref JP-1136690

In large-capacity transit buses equipped with automatic transmissions, the torque converter backing plate mounting bolts to the torque converter cover are fastened improperly, and the torque converter cover threaded portion is machined …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2010–2015 UDトラックス Space Runner A 2010–2015

Nissan: Airbag

Airbag
2 Nov 2015 310108 units affected Ref JP-1136740

The inflator container may rupture and scatter during airbag deployment, causing fire or occupant injury.

Nissan X-Trail 2004–2009 Nissan Caravan 2004–2009 Nissan Safari 2004–2009 Nissan Teana 2004–2009 Nissan Fuga 2004–2009 +1 more
29 Oct 2015 1409 units affected Ref JP-1222061

The bolts fastening the front suspension lower arm may have insufficient strength, causing bolt fracture and abnormal noise in some vehicles. Continued use in this condition risks lower arm detachment, resulting in …

Citroen C4 Picasso 2014–2015 Peugeot 308 2014–2015
29 Oct 2015 121 units affected Ref JP-1136660

In vehicles equipped with vertical-type tail lifts, inadequate process control during manufacturing has resulted in insufficient tightening of the lock handle mounting nuts on the tail lift. Continued use in this condition …

Daihatsu Hijet Truck 2015
28 Oct 2015 1682 units affected Ref JP-1136550

Due to improper assembly of the brake booster lip seal, some units were assembled without grease application. This increases sliding resistance of the lip seal, which can cause rollback and air leakage. …

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2013

BMW: Computer (Engine

Loss of control
21 Oct 2015 34522 units affected Ref JP-2204800

The control program in the engine control unit immediately before vehicle stop is inappropriate, and there is a risk of engine stall immediately before vehicle stop in situations of high engine load, …

BMW MINI Cooper 2010–2015 BMW MINI Cooper Clubman 2010–2015 BMW MINI Cooper Coupe 2010–2015 BMW MINI Cooper Crossover 2010–2015 BMW MINI Cooper Convertible 2010–2015 +4 more

BMW: Cooling System

Loss of control
21 Oct 2015 5250 units affected Ref JP-1222490

The oil filter housing in the oil filter module is made of inappropriate material, causing thermal expansion due to engine temperature. Repeated thermal expansion deforms the housing, compromising the seal integrity and …

BMW BMW 320i 2011–2012 BMW BMW 328i 2011–2012 BMW BMW 523i 2011–2012 BMW BMW 523i Touring 2011–2012 BMW BMW 528i 2011–2012 +7 more

Audi: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
21 Oct 2015 653 units affected Ref JP-1222460

Due to improper manufacturing processes within the fuel pump, plating coating on internal components may peel off and remain as foreign matter inside the pump. Continued use in this condition may cause …

Audi Audi A3 SB 1.4 TFSI 2014 Audi Audi A3 SB 1.4 TFSI COD 2014 Audi Audi A3 SB 1.8 TFSI Quattro 2014 Audi Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI 2014 Audi Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI COD 2014 +3 more

Volkswagen: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
21 Oct 2015 1480 units affected Ref JP-1222450

In the fuel pump, improper manufacturing processes inside the pump cause plating coating on internal components to peel off and remain as foreign matter inside. Continued use in this condition may allow …

Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf 1.2/77kW 2014 Volkswagen VW Golf 1.4/103kW 2014 Volkswagen VW Golf GTI / 162 kW 2014 Volkswagen VW Golf R 2.0 / 206 kW 2014 Volkswagen VW Golf Variant 1.2 / 77 kW 2014 +1 more
21 Oct 2015 600965 units affected Ref JP-1136590

The power window switch in the driver's door has insufficient lubricating grease due to improper application method. Wear particles and moisture ingress from the terminal sliding contact form a short circuit, causing …

Toyota ist 2005–2010 Toyota Vitz 2005–2010 Toyota Auris 2005–2010 Toyota Corolla Rumion 2005–2010 Toyota Belta 2005–2010 +1 more

Toyota: Vehicle Body

Loss of control
21 Oct 2015 140542 units affected Ref JP-1136570

The vehicle body lacks sufficient structural strength at the hood latch mounting area. During high-speed driving with the hood primary lock disengaged, wind pressure and similar forces may cause deformation of the …

Toyota Crown 2012–2015

Ford: Airbag

Airbag
16 Oct 2015 412 units affected Ref JP-1222200

The driver-side airbag inflator may rupture during deployment, causing internal components to scatter and potentially injuring occupants.

Ford Mustang 2006–2007
16 Oct 2015 923672 units affected Ref JP-1136430

Excessive grease was applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch. During switch operation, arc discharge heat causes the grease to carbonize and accumulate between the movable and fixed contacts, reducing …

Mazda Demio 1989–2005 Mazda Familia 1989–2005 Mazda Eunos 100 1989–2005 Mazda Lantis 1989–2005
15 Oct 2015 1 units affected Ref JP-1222510

The sealing ring material in the engine timing chain tensioner is inadequate, which may cause engine oil leakage. Continued operation in this condition may result in warning light illumination and engine damage. …

Mercedes-Benz E220 BlseTEC 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.