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.

10559 recalls on record
5188 flagged safety-critical
Official sources: Japan MLIT EU Safety Gate Cyprus RTD Refreshed nightly · How it works

5188 matching recalls · page 82 of 173

Never miss a recall on your car. recallscheck.cy monitors your exact VIN and alerts you when one is issued. Learn more → Full recall report for your exact car — €5. A PDF report plus 2 months of monitoring; we text you if a new recall appears. Get a report →

Nissan: Steering Wheel

Steering
29 Jan 2015 2908 units affected Ref JP-1135070

In the steering column, the outer tube may have inadequate roundness, causing uneven load distribution on the inner bearings. Continued use may result in bearing damage, leading to increased vertical play in …

Nissan GT-R 2007–2008
29 Jan 2015 31672 units affected Ref JP-1134950

Improper IC manufacturing process control in the engine ECU may cause internal wiring fractures within the IC due to environmental temperature changes during use. This can result in abnormal fuel pump control, …

Mitsubishi eK WAGON 2008–2011 Mitsubishi Town Box 2008–2011 Mitsubishi Toppo 2008–2011 Mitsubishi Minica 2008–2011 Mitsubishi Minicab 2008–2011 +3 more
28 Jan 2015 5395 units affected Ref JP-2204610

Due to improper programming of the electric power steering control computer, when a temporary battery voltage drop occurs during engine startup, power supply to the electric power steering may be shut off …

Volkswagen VW up! 1.0 / 55kW 2013–2014

Volkswagen: Airbag

Airbag
28 Jan 2015 1127 units affected Ref JP-1221430

Due to improper manufacturing of the acceleration sensor in the airbag control computer, self-diagnostics may detect an abnormality in the sensor. Consequently, the airbag warning light may illuminate and the front airbag, …

Volkswagen VW Polo 1.2/66kW 2014 Volkswagen VW Polo Blue GT/110kW 2014

Nissan/Isuzu: Airbag

Airbag
15 Jan 2015 163 units affected Ref JP-1135020

Some passenger-side airbag inflators contain gas-generating agents with insufficient density due to improper molding of the gas-generating agent or inadequate moisture-prevention measures after molding. This can cause abnormally elevated pressure within the …

Isuzu Como 2002–2004 Nissan Caravan 2002–2004

Maserati: Fuel Tank

Fire risk
14 Jan 2015 3 units affected Ref JP-1221400

In the low-pressure circuit fuel hose for the high-pressure fuel pump, improper joining of the plastic hose section and plastic pipe section may occur. This can result in fuel leakage at the …

マセラテイ Ghibli 2014 マセラテイ Ghibli S 2014 マセラテイ Ghibli S Q4 2014
7 Jan 2015 229 units affected Ref JP-1221350

The rear brake master cylinder incorporates an incorrect piston, which may develop cracks during use. As a result, hydraulic pressure may gradually leak from the cracks, risking degraded brake performance.

Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra 2014

Chrysler: ABS

Brakes
25 Dec 2014 187 units affected Ref JP-1221330

Due to an inappropriate ABS control program, the hydraulic control valve within the ABS may malfunction when the brake pedal is depressed after the accelerator pedal is suddenly released during certain acceleration …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2012
25 Dec 2014 3955 units affected Ref JP-1221320

During maintenance work involving the sun visor or roof trim, if the vanity mirror lamp wiring is pulled out excessively and then the sun visor is secured with screws without confirming the …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2010–2014
25 Dec 2014 3445 units affected Ref JP-1221300

The brake booster is improperly positioned, allowing rainwater and other moisture to contact the unit and cause corrosion. As corrosion progresses, the booster deteriorates and loses the ability to maintain vacuum, resulting …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2010–2014

BMW: Fuel Tank

Fire risk
19 Dec 2014 12 units affected Ref JP-1221280

In the fuel tank, improper welding of the ground wire mounting bolt has caused damage to the welded surface between the fuel tank and the bolt. This may result in fuel leakage …

BMW BMW i8 2014

Lexus: ABS

Brakes
17 Dec 2014 59 units affected Ref JP-1134940

In the hydraulic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (ABS), the correction value for pressure control solenoid valve variance is inappropriate, which may prevent proper hydraulic pressure adjustment during braking. This …

Lexus NX 200t 2014

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
11 Dec 2014 1741 units affected Ref JP-1221270

The inflator (inflation device) in the front passenger airbag has been found to suffer container rupture during vehicle dismantling operations at third-party facilities. Although the root cause remains undetermined, inflators of the …

Honda Element 2003–2004

BMW: Starting System

Steering
11 Dec 2014 1328 units affected Ref JP-1221260

The engine control switch on the right side of the steering wheel has an improperly designed internal switching mechanism, resulting in sluggish operation in some units. In the worst case, the switch …

BMW BMW C600 S 2014 BMW BMW C650 GT 2014 BMW BMW F700 GS 2014 BMW BMW F800GS 2014 BMW BMW F800GS-A 2014 +12 more

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
11 Dec 2014 172265 units affected Ref JP-1134930

The inflator (inflation device) of the front passenger airbag has experienced container fracturing during vehicle dismantling operations by a third party. Although the cause remains undetermined, inflators of the same model year …

Honda CR-V 2003 Honda That's 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 2003 Honda Civic Ferio 2003 Honda Stream 2003 +3 more

Nissan: Airbag

Airbag
11 Dec 2014 83617 units affected Ref JP-1134920

Damage to the passenger-side airbag inflator container was discovered during vehicle dismantling operations. Although the root cause remains undetermined, inflators of the same model year and type may experience container rupture and …

Nissan X-Trail 2003–2004 Nissan Caravan 2003–2004 Nissan Teana 2003–2004 Nissan Bluebird Sylphy 2003–2004 Nissan Presage 2003–2004 +1 more

Mitsubishi: Airbag

Airbag
11 Dec 2014 304 units affected Ref JP-1134890

Information was received from a supplier regarding container damage to passenger-side airbag inflators during vehicle dismantling operations at another manufacturer. Although the root cause has not been determined, inflators of the same …

Mitsubishi Lancer 2003

Honda: Wiring

Steering
11 Dec 2014 250 units affected Ref JP-1134862

The front sub-harness and turn-signal switch harness are fixed in improper positions. When the steering wheel is turned fully left, the harness may become pinched and bent between the headlight bracket and …

Honda CB650F 2014

Honda: Wiring

Steering
11 Dec 2014 250 units affected Ref JP-1134861

Inappropriate wire type selection in the front sub-harness can cause the harness to break due to repeated steering operations. This may result in malfunction of headlights, turn signals, speedometer, and horn, or …

Honda CB650F 2014

Isuzu: Airbag

Airbag
9 Dec 2014 1938 units affected Ref JP-2104560

In the SRS control unit of light and medium-duty trucks, improper fault diagnosis control at engine startup can cause electrical noise upon ignition-on to resonate with the acceleration sensor output signal. As …

Isuzu Elf 2014 Isuzu Forward 2014
9 Dec 2014 5 units affected Ref JP-1134870

Medium-duty trucks have rear-wheel brake wheel cylinders with improperly heat-treated tappets that may have insufficient strength. The tappets may fracture under brake application pressure, causing brake fluid leakage from the wheel cylinder …

Isuzu Forward 2014
4 Dec 2014 61647 units affected Ref JP-2104530

Diesel engine oil filters have an improperly set relief valve opening pressure, allowing metal particles generated inside the engine to bypass the filter. Metal particles entering the vacuum pump can cause shaft …

Mazda CX-5 2012–2013 Mazda Atenza 2012–2013

Chevrolet: Window Glass

Fire risk
4 Dec 2014 352 units affected Ref JP-1221150

The waterproof performance of the driver's door module is insufficient. When liquid contacts the door module, it may penetrate the internal circuit board. This can cause short circuits due to corrosion on …

Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2006–2007

Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
4 Dec 2014 185093 units affected Ref JP-1134830

The inflator (inflation device) of the passenger-side airbag sustained container damage during vehicle dismantling operations. Although the root cause remains undetermined, inflators of the same model year and type are at risk …

Toyota Alphard G 2002–2003 Toyota Alphard V 2002–2003 Toyota Allex 2002–2003 Toyota Ipsum 2002–2003 Toyota Corolla 2002–2003 +2 more
2 Dec 2014 785 units affected Ref JP-1221230

The intake-side camshaft has improper component design, which may result in insufficient lubricating oil supply to the vacuum pump that generates negative pressure supplied to the brake booster. Consequently, the vacuum pump …

BMW BMW 320i 2012–2014 BMW BMW 320i Gran Turismo 2012–2014 BMW BMW 320i Touring 2012–2014 BMW BMW 328i 2012–2014 BMW BMW 328i Gran Turismo 2012–2014 +12 more

Renault: ABS

Brakes
2 Dec 2014 858 units affected Ref JP-1221220

The brake pipe in the brake system was incorrectly positioned during installation to the ABS hydraulic control unit. As a result, the brakes may not operate properly during ABS activation and other …

Renault Kangoo 2012–2013
28 Nov 2014 67 units affected Ref JP-1221190

The circuit short-circuit detection software of the speed-sensitive power steering system is inappropriate, which may cause false detection of circuit short-circuits during driving. This fixes the power steering assist to a low-assist …

Jaguar XJ Lux. 2012 Jaguar XJ Supersport 2012 Jaguar XJ Supersport LWB 2012
28 Nov 2014 823 units affected Ref JP-1221160

In the rear suspension, improper tightening of the left and right toe link assembly nuts may cause them to loosen during use. Continued operation in this condition can result in play, and …

キャデラック SRX 2010–2014
28 Nov 2014 27607 units affected Ref JP-1134720

On four-wheel drive vehicles, the rear brake drum removal screw hole is positioned improperly, allowing water to enter the brake drum through this hole. When parked in low-temperature conditions, the infiltrated water …

Mitsubishi eK 2013–2014 Nissan Dayz 2013–2014

License plate light

Fire risk
27 Nov 2014 1460 units affected Ref JP-1221120

The resin cover material in the license plate light is inadequate. Prolonged use may cause the cover to melt from bulb heat, potentially resulting in vehicle fire.

SYM RV125i 2009–2011 SYM RV200i 2009–2011

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.