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
Official sources: Japan MLIT EU Safety Gate Cyprus RTD Refreshed nightly · How it works

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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

Nissan/Suzuki: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
27 Nov 2014 43066 units affected Ref JP-1134762

In the high-pressure fuel pump of all-wheel-drive vehicles, the filter section has an improper shape. When there is excessive moisture in the fuel tank, water in the fuel line may freeze due …

Nissan Serena 2010–2014 Suzuki Landy 2010–2014

Daihatsu: Airbag

Airbag
27 Nov 2014 27571 units affected Ref JP-1134750

Driver-side airbag inflators may experience improper moisture management after gas generant charge during manufacturing. External temperature and environmental factors during use can cause the gas generant to expand and decrease in density. …

Daihatsu Mira 2002–2003 Daihatsu Mira 2002–2003

Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
27 Nov 2014 40337 units affected Ref JP-1134740

Driver-side airbag inflators may experience improper moisture control after propellant charge filling during manufacturing. Under the influence of external temperature and other factors during use, the propellant may expand and decrease in …

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

Daihatsu: Airbag

Airbag
27 Nov 2014 40506 units affected Ref JP-1134690

The airbag control computer's acceleration sensor was manufactured improperly, causing cracks to develop in the internal deployment signal output circuit, which may result in circuit disconnection. This may cause the airbag deployment …

Daihatsu Tanto 2014 Daihatsu Tanto 2014

Triumph: Engine assembly

Loss of control
20 Nov 2014 26 units affected Ref JP-1221170

The electronic control module of the engine has improperly manufactured internal circuit board components. Excessive current flows to the injector control component on the internal circuit board, damaging said component. As a …

Triumph Scrambler 2014 Triumph Thruxton 2014 Triumph Tiger 800 XC ABS 2014 Triumph Bonneville 2014 Triumph Bonneville T100 2014

Audi: Airbag

Airbag
19 Nov 2014 14255 units affected Ref JP-1221090

Due to improper airbag control computer programming, the deployment signal for the driver and passenger seat airbags may not be issued in certain collision types. As a result, the driver and passenger …

Audi Audi A4 2.0T 2012–2014 Audi Audi A4 2.0T quattro 2012–2014 Audi Audi A4 Avant 2.0T 2012–2014 Audi Audi A4 Avant 2.0T quattro 2012–2014 Audi Audi A4 allroad 2012–2014 +3 more

Porsche: Vehicle Body

Loss of control
14 Nov 2014 109 units affected Ref JP-1221130

In the hood locking mechanism, due to improper manufacturing of the striker, the striker may disassemble due to vehicle vibration. As a result, the hood lock may disengage, and in the worst …

Porsche 911 Targa 4S 2014 Porsche 911 Tsrbo 2014 Porsche 911 Tsrbo S 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2014 +9 more

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
13 Nov 2014 22607 units affected Ref JP-1221140

The driver-side SRS airbag inflator has improper moisture management of the gas generant after filling during manufacturing. Due to external temperature and other environmental factors during use, the gas generant may expand, …

Honda Fit Aria 2002–2008

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
13 Nov 2014 48190 units affected Ref JP-1134710

The driver-side SRS airbag inflator has inadequate moisture control of the gas generant after charging during manufacturing. Due to external temperature fluctuations during use, the gas generant may expand and lose density. …

Honda That's 2002–2004

Toyota: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fuel leak
12 Nov 2014 100355 units affected Ref JP-1134660

In diesel vehicle fuel injection systems, the fuel pipe connecting the fuel pump to the fuel injection nozzle has insufficient strength. Fluctuations in fuel pressure may cause cracks to develop in the …

Toyota Dyna 2010–2013 Toyota Hiace 2010–2013 Toyota Regius Ace 2010–2013

Kato: Steering Hook

Steering
11 Nov 2014 303 units affected Ref JP-1134700

In the steering device of wheel cranes, some disc spring washers at the clamp bolt section of the tie rod end have insufficient strength, causing the disc spring washer to fracture and …

カトウ Kato KR-22H Rafter 1991–2012 カトウ Kato KR-25H Rafter 1991–2012 カトウ Kato KRM-25H Rafter 1991–2012 カトウ Kato KRM-35H Rafter 1991–2012

McLaren: Seat Belt

Steering
7 Nov 2014 70 units affected Ref JP-1221080

In right-hand drive models, the wiring for the seat belt pretensioner was routed with reversed left-right polarity, causing the pretensioner on the opposite side to actuate instead of the intended side during …

McLaren McLaren 650S Coupe 2012–2014 McLaren McLaren 650S Spider 2012–2014 McLaren McLaren MP4-12C 2012–2014 McLaren McLaren MP4-12C Spider 2012–2014

Tadano/Kobelco: Axle

Wheel / axle
7 Nov 2014 291 units affected Ref JP-1134680

The internal gear of the axle (hub) on wheel cranes has insufficient strength, which may cause cracks in the gear. Continued operation in this condition could result in gear damage and loss …

コべルコ RK130 2013–2014 タダノ GR-130N-1 2013–2014
7 Nov 2014 2478 units affected Ref JP-1134582

In the braking system of agricultural tractors, due to improper brake valve structure, pressure fluctuations during pump braking can cause interference between the check valve and piston. This may result in the …

Mitsubishi MT651 1999–2013 Mitsubishi MT751 1999–2013 Mitsubishi MT801 1999–2013 Mitsubishi MT901 1999–2013 Yanmar AF865 1999–2013 +8 more
7 Nov 2014 2478 units affected Ref JP-1134581

In the braking system of agricultural tractors, the brake valve structure is inadequate, causing residual pressure to remain in the equalizer valve. If operation continues in this condition, the oil temperature rise …

Mitsubishi MT651 1999–2013 Mitsubishi MT751 1999–2013 Mitsubishi MT801 1999–2013 Mitsubishi MT901 1999–2013 Yanmar AF865 1999–2013 +8 more
6 Nov 2014 34680 units affected Ref JP-1134610

In small trucks, the 12V and 24V terminals of the battery equalizer have inadequate waterproofing. When conductive substances such as de-icing agents adhere to these terminals, electrical corrosion occurs between the terminals …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2010–2014
31 Oct 2014 42 units affected Ref JP-1221060

Due to improper programming of the electronic parking brake control module, the piston actuation arm may not fully retract when the electronic parking brake is released. This can cause rear brake drag, …

キャデラック XTS 2012–2014

Cadillac: Starter

Airbag
30 Oct 2014 25 units affected Ref JP-1221040

If a key ring or similar attachment is placed on the ignition key, vibration during driving may cause the ignition key to move to a position other than RUN. This cuts power …

キャデラック CTS 2011

Chevrolet: Power Steering

Steering
30 Oct 2014 15 units affected Ref JP-1221010

The grease used around the power steering motor in the steering system is inadequate and may degrade due to operating heat and other factors. If degraded grease flows into the commutator section, …

Chevrolet HHR 2009–2011

Isuzu: Exhaust Pipe

Brakes
30 Oct 2014 1763 units affected Ref JP-1134600

In large trucks, the flexible pipe structure of the exhaust pipe is inadequate, causing the bellows of the flexible pipe to interfere with and wear against the inner pipe due to vibration …

Isuzu GIGA 2010–2013

Ford: Power Steering

Steering
24 Oct 2014 1297 units affected Ref JP-1220850

Improper internal component manufacturing in the electric power steering gearbox may cause electrical signal communication failures. When this occurs, the fail-safe function activates and disables power assist, potentially impairing steering control.

Ford Explorer 2010–2012

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.