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

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Mitsubishi: Computer (Engine ECU)

Loss of control
16 Oct 2014 8871 units affected Ref JP-1134412

The fuel injection learning function may not operate normally due to an inappropriate fuel injection program in the engine ECU. As a result, excessive soot accumulates in the DPF (diesel particulate filter), …

Mitsubishi Pajero 2008–2014

Mitsubishi: Engine Block

Loss of control
16 Oct 2014 8871 units affected Ref JP-1134411

The timing chain tensioner tension adjustment mechanism has an inadequate structure, resulting in insufficient tension on the timing chain. This may cause abnormal noise during engine operation. Continued use in this condition …

Mitsubishi Pajero 2008–2014
15 Oct 2014 44417 units affected Ref JP-1220970

In the rear combination lamp, improper connector design at the bulb mount connection may cause increased contact resistance during use, leading to heat generation. This causes the rear signal detection control module …

Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor 2007–2011 Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor Station Wagon 2007–2011 Mercedes-Benz C200 CGI 2007–2011 Mercedes-Benz C200 CGI Station Wagon 2007–2011 Mercedes-Benz C200 Kompressor 2007–2011 +9 more

Yamaha: Wiring

Fire risk
15 Oct 2014 1818 units affected Ref JP-1134490

The electrical wiring connected to the battery positive terminal has improper length and the seat bracket has an inappropriate shape, allowing the electrical wiring to ride over the seat bracket and become …

Yamaha MT-07 2014 Yamaha MT-07A 2014
15 Oct 2014 704295 units affected Ref JP-1134482

In the brake master cylinder of the braking system, the seal groove has an improper shape. When the rubber seal is pressed strongly against the groove, the seal lip can be damaged. …

Toyota Voxy 2006–2012 Toyota Crown 2006–2012 Toyota Crown Majesta 2006–2012 Toyota Noah 2006–2012
15 Oct 2014 244153 units affected Ref JP-1134481

The fuel pressure sensor mounting surface on the engine fuel delivery pipe has inadequate surface finish. Even when the fuel pressure sensor is tightened to the specified torque, clamping force may be …

Lexus GS350 2006–2012 Lexus GS 450h 2006–2012 Lexus GS 460 2006–2012 Lexus IS250 2006–2012 Lexus IS 250C 2006–2012 +10 more
10 Oct 2014 3693 units affected Ref JP-1220960

In the steering system, improper connection work between the coupling and shaft results in incomplete connections on some vehicles. Consequently, vibration during driving may loosen the connection, causing steering play and abnormal …

Mercedes-Benz C180 2014 Mercedes-Benz C200 2014

Isuzu: Brake Light

Brakes
9 Oct 2014 10795 units affected Ref JP-1134440

On medium-duty dump truck chassis, inadequate harness protection for lighting fixtures (tail light, brake light, reverse light, and turn signal indicator) allows snow accumulation on the harness. Continued operation causes accumulated snow …

Isuzu Forward 2011–2014
7 Oct 2014 36 units affected Ref JP-1134400

Certain hybrid large-size transit buses have inverters with insufficient durability and reliability. Inverter failure may prevent the traction motor and auxiliary motor from operating, causing illumination of the hybrid system warning light …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2008–2010
2 Oct 2014 27 units affected Ref JP-1134470

During brake master cylinder manufacturing, improper inspection fixtures caused cracks to develop at fastened joints in some units. Continued use of affected cylinders may result in crack propagation and fracture, leading to …

Nissan NV200 Vanette 2014

Honda: Computer (Engine)

Loss of control
2 Oct 2014 138377 units affected Ref JP-1134422

The engine control computer (ECU) program is inappropriate, causing it to fail to correctly record wheel speed data and incorrectly determine that the vehicle is traveling on slippery road surfaces. As a …

Honda N-BOX 2013–2014 Honda N-BOX+ 2013–2014 Honda N-BOX Custom 2013–2014 Honda N-BOX+ Custom 2013–2014 Honda N-ONE 2013–2014
2 Oct 2014 32105 units affected Ref JP-1134390

The acceleration sensor IC in the airbag control unit may be defective due to manufacturing defects, resulting in airbag malfunction. This may cause the warning lamp to illuminate, the airbag may fail …

Mazda Scrum 2014 Mitsubishi Minicab 2014 Nissan NT100 Clipper 2014 Suzuki Carry 2014
2 Oct 2014 4736 units affected Ref JP-1134370

In gasoline vehicles equipped with a deceleration energy regeneration system, variations in the noise filter characteristics of the fuel pump controller may cause noise components in the fuel pump current to be …

Mazda Axela 2013–2014 Mazda Atenza 2013–2014

Kobelco: Wiring

Brakes
30 Sep 2014 40 units affected Ref JP-1134380

In the electrical wiring routed beneath the driver's floor, the wire fixing position is improper. When the steering wheel is angled toward the driver's side, the wiring may interfere with the steering …

コべルコ SK125W 2012–2013
25 Sep 2014 6 units affected Ref JP-1220910

The steering hose routing on the shovel loader is improper, causing interference with other hydraulic hoses in some units. Continued operation in this condition may result in hose damage and leakage of …

キャタピラー 924H 2011

Smart: Cooling System

Fire risk
24 Sep 2014 4504 units affected Ref JP-1220880

In the heater shutoff valve that controls coolant flow to the heater, improper internal valve design causes coolant leakage within the valve. The leaked coolant vaporizes and condenses on the electronic circuit …

スマート Fortwo Cabrio 2010–2014 スマート Fortwo Cabrio Brabus 2010–2014 スマート Fortwo Cabrio Turbo 2010–2014 スマート fortwo Coupe 2010–2014 スマート fortwo Coupe BRABUS 2010–2014 +1 more
18 Sep 2014 872 units affected Ref JP-1220860

Depending on steering wheel and seat position, the driver's knee may contact the ignition key during operation, causing the key to move from the RUN position. This cuts vehicle power, stopping the …

Chevrolet Camaro 2009–2014

Chevrolet: Airbag

Airbag
18 Sep 2014 6 units affected Ref JP-1220830

Driver-side airbag units may have improperly manufactured internal connectors with inadequate engagement. This can cause the airbag warning light to illuminate and prevent airbag deployment during a collision.

Chevrolet Camaro 2012
18 Sep 2014 1 units affected Ref JP-1220690

In the steering system, the pinion bolt of the intermediate shaft may be improperly tightened. In the worst case, this bolt may come loose, potentially compromising steering operation.

Chevrolet Camaro 2013

Suzuki/Mazda: Airbag

Airbag
18 Sep 2014 3746 units affected Ref JP-1134360

Improper welding of the passenger airbag bracket may cause the weld to separate. Continued use can apply excessive force to the vehicle body attachment point of the bracket, potentially causing damage to …

Mazda Flair Crossover 2014 Suzuki Hustler 2014

Mazda/Suzuki: Scrum / Every

Fire risk
18 Sep 2014 455202 units affected Ref JP-1134330

The fresh air intake structure of the air conditioning system is inadequate, allowing rainwater to enter the blower fan motor section. This causes corrosion and seizing of the motor bearing, resulting in …

Mazda Scrum 2005–2010 Suzuki Every 2005–2010

TCM: Wiring

Fire risk
12 Sep 2014 94 units affected Ref JP-1134250

In rotary snow removal vehicles equipped with heated windshield glass, the electrical connector for the heated glass wiring has insufficient electrical capacity, which may cause electrical contacts to generate heat. Continued use …

T C M JR180 1998–2002 T C M JR300 1998–2002 T C M JR440 1998–2002

Mitsubishi: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
11 Sep 2014 41341 units affected Ref JP-1134322

In the fuel pump of light-duty trucks, cracks may develop in the resin component due to ultraviolet degradation during use and residual stress from manufacturing. Continued operation in this condition could allow …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2010–2014
11 Sep 2014 7983 units affected Ref JP-1134220

During assembly of the brake light switch, work gloves contaminated with insulating lubricant oil caused trace amounts of lubricant to enter the switch contact surfaces, resulting in the formation of insulating deposits. …

Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2009 Mitsubishi Grandis 2007–2009
11 Sep 2014 11828 units affected Ref JP-1134212

Due to improper assembly procedures in the switch sleeve component of the brake booster's brake assist mechanism, cracks may develop in the affected part. When the brake assist mechanism activates, the switch …

Mitsubishi RVR 2010–2011
11 Sep 2014 191596 units affected Ref JP-1134211

The accessory drive belt material is inappropriate, causing the resin pulley to wear in a slanted manner in some cases. Continued use may result in belt damage and detachment, illumination of the …

Mitsubishi RVR 2005–2011 Mitsubishi Outlander 2005–2011 Mitsubishi Galant 2005–2011 Mitsubishi Delica 2005–2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2005–2011

BMW Alpina: Airbag

Airbag
10 Sep 2014 483 units affected Ref JP-1220870

The passenger-seat airbag inflator may allow moisture ingress when exposed to high-temperature, high-humidity environments for prolonged periods. This can cause abnormal pressure rise in the inflator during airbag deployment, resulting in inflator …

BMW Alpina Alpina B3-3.3 1999–2006 BMW Alpina Alpina B3-3.3 4WD 1999–2006 BMW Alpina Alpina B3-3.3 4WD Touring 1999–2006 BMW Alpina Alpina B3 S 1999–2006 BMW Alpina Alpina B3 S Cabriolet 1999–2006 +2 more

BMW: Airbag

Airbag
5 Sep 2014 99743 units affected Ref JP-1220800

The passenger seat airbag inflator, when exposed to prolonged high-temperature and high-humidity environments, may allow moisture ingress. This can cause abnormal pressure buildup within the inflator upon airbag deployment, resulting in inflator …

BMW BMW 316ti 1999–2006 BMW BMW 318Ci 1999–2006 BMW BMW 318i 1999–2006 BMW BMW 318i Touring 1999–2006 BMW BMW 318ti 1999–2006 +13 more
4 Sep 2014 63818 units affected Ref JP-1134262

During the manufacturing process of the rear wheel brake upper spring, the fixture geometry was inappropriate, causing scratches on some springs. Continued use of affected springs may result in fracture of the …

Nissan Note 2010–2014 Nissan March 2010–2014 Nissan Latio 2010–2014

Nissan: Starting Device

Fire risk
4 Sep 2014 54616 units affected Ref JP-1134261

In starter motors of vehicles without idle stop function, insufficient interference fit between the motor coil and shaft may cause the motor coil to shift during starting input. Continued use can result …

Nissan March 2010–2014

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.