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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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
15 Oct 2015 2500 units affected Ref JP-1222500

In braking systems equipped with a dual combined brake system that operates front and rear wheel brakes in coordination, the structure of the secondary master cylinder that transmits braking force from the …

Honda Gold Wing 2001–2009

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
15 Oct 2015 1016 units affected Ref JP-1222470

Certain airbag control units have insufficient electrical noise immunity. Noise generated from vehicle electrical components may damage the IC chip within the unit during use, and in the worst case, could cause …

Honda MDX 2003
15 Oct 2015 22 units affected Ref JP-1222400

The control module circuit board that regulates the fuel pump may have foreign material adhered to it due to improper manufacturing. This can cause circuit short circuits, illuminating warning lights, and in …

Chevrolet Captiva 2013
15 Oct 2015 550 units affected Ref JP-1222380

The control program for the rear window defog device is inappropriate, causing continuous power supply in auto mode. This can cause the device to overheat, potentially resulting in fire.

キャデラック ATS 2013–2015
15 Oct 2015 3019 units affected Ref JP-1136610

In braking systems equipped with a dual combined brake system that synchronously operates front and rear wheel brakes, the secondary master cylinder structure that transmits braking force from front to rear wheels …

Honda Gold Wing 2011–2015 Honda Gold Wing F6B 2011–2015

Harley-Davidson: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
9 Oct 2015 733 units affected Ref JP-1222310

The fuel pump intake in the fuel tank has inadequate air-tightness in some units. This causes unstable fuel supply from the pump to the engine, resulting in rough engine acceleration and, in …

Harley-Davidson Street 750 2015

Yamaha: Handlebar

Steering
9 Oct 2015 58 units affected Ref JP-1136600

During correction work for handlebar peripheral component appearance defects, improper reinstallation of the handlebar holder has resulted in insufficient bolt torque on some units. Continued use in this condition may cause the …

Yamaha MT250 2015 Yamaha MT320 2015
8 Oct 2015 40836 units affected Ref JP-1136490

In the system that alerts following vehicles via emergency flash lights and hazard warning lights during emergency braking or accidents, the control program is inappropriate, causing the hazard warning light flash frequency …

Mazda CX-5 2014–2015 Mazda Axela 2014–2015 Mazda Atenza 2014–2015

Nissan: Damper Arm/Rod

Brakes
2 Oct 2015 46 units affected Ref JP-1136480

In fire truck (ladder truck) damping systems, improper welding between the rear-axle torque rod mounting bracket and frame undersurface can develop cracks at the weld due to repeated braking input. If use …

Nissan - 1997–2008

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
1 Oct 2015 438 units affected Ref JP-1222440

Variation in gas generator density was confirmed in certain driver-side SRS airbag inflators from recalled units. While the root cause remains undetermined, there is a potential risk that the airbag may not …

Honda Fit Aria 2007

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
1 Oct 2015 6 units affected Ref JP-1222430

The driver-side SRS airbag inflator has inadequate moisture control after gas generant filling during manufacturing. This causes the gas generant to expand due to external temperature fluctuations during use, resulting in reduced …

Honda Fit Aria 2002

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
1 Oct 2015 6 units affected Ref JP-1222420

The passenger-side airbag inflator may contain gas-generating material with insufficient density due to improper molding of the propellant or inadequate moisture prevention measures after molding. During airbag deployment, internal pressure in the …

Honda Fit Aria 2002

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
1 Oct 2015 2 units affected Ref JP-1222410

In certain driver-side SRS airbag inflators, the container may rupture under internal pressure during airbag deployment, causing component fragments to scatter and potentially injuring occupants.

Honda MDX 2001–2005 Honda Lagreat 2001–2005
1 Oct 2015 29290 units affected Ref JP-1136440

In the brake booster, the hose connection on the cabin side is positioned improperly, risking contact with the driver's foot. If this hose connection is pressed down forcefully, it may disconnect, causing …

Isuzu Como 2012–2013 Nissan NV350 Caravan 2012–2013

Chrysler: Airbag

Airbag
30 Sep 2015 421 units affected Ref JP-1222360

The airbag control module contains an improperly coated circuit board. In high-humidity environments, the electrical circuit may corrode. Continued use risks circuit short circuits, illumination of the airbag warning lamp, and in …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013–2014

Chrysler: Alternator

Fire risk
30 Sep 2015 70 units affected Ref JP-1222350

Some alternators with insufficient generating capacity were installed during manufacturing. When high electrical loads are applied, such as during electric hydraulic power steering operation, the electrical load on the alternator causes internal …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013–2014

Chrysler/Jeep: Airbag

Airbag
30 Sep 2015 1434 units affected Ref JP-1222330

Due to improper programming of the airbag control module, side curtain airbags and side airbags may inadvertently deploy when the vehicle tilts sharply left or right during driving.

Chrysler Jeep Cherokee 2015–2014 Jeep Jeep Cherokee 2015–2014

Audi: Computer (Steering)

Steering
30 Sep 2015 784 units affected Ref JP-1222320

The electric power steering control program is inappropriate. In cold conditions, the program may incorrectly determine a malfunction even when the electric power steering is operating normally. As a result, a warning …

Audi Audi SQ5 2013–2015
30 Sep 2015 150 units affected Ref JP-1136462

On tank semi-trailers, improper process control of the welding between the suspension bracket cover plate and its reinforcing material results in insufficient metal penetration in some units. Consequently, running vibration and similar …

日車 10.5ton LNG Tank Semi-trailer 2003–2013 日車 11.55ton LPG Tank Semi-trailer 2003–2013 日車 12.3ton LNG Tank Semi-trailer 2003–2013 日車 13.4ton LPG Tank Semi-trailer 2003–2013 日車 13.5ton LNG Tank Semi-trailer 2003–2013 +6 more

Tank semi-trailer: Frame

Wheel / axle
30 Sep 2015 61 units affected Ref JP-1136461

In tank semi-trailers, inadequate strength analysis of the frame (cross member) may result in cracking when excessive loads exceeding design values are applied during sharp turns. Continued use in this condition may …

日車 10.5ton LNG Tank Semi-trailer 2003–2013 日車 12.3ton LNG Tank Semi-trailer 2003–2013
30 Sep 2015 56 units affected Ref JP-1136450

In tank semi-trailers, insufficient weld strength in the reinforcement rib at the suspension bracket attachment point may cause cracks in the weld due to stress generated during braking. If use continues in …

日車 10.8ton LNG Tank Semi-trailer 2001–2007 日車 11.4ton LNG Tank Semi-trailer 2001–2007 日車 11ton LNG Tank Semi-trailer 2001–2007 日車 9.8ton LNG Tank Semi-trailer 2001–2007

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.