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
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Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
9 Jul 2014 540 units affected Ref JP-1220680

Certain airbag control units have insufficient electrical noise immunity. Noise generated during power seat operation can damage IC chips within the unit during use, potentially causing airbag deployment while driving.

Toyota Pronard 2002–2003

Volkswagen: Computer (Powertrain)

Loss of control
9 Jul 2014 126 units affected Ref JP-1220640

Due to improper programming in the automatic transmission control computer, the gear position may not be accurately detected relative to the clutch position during driving. This may result in the gear position …

Volkswagen VW up! 1.0 / 55kW 2012–2013

Cadillac: A/T

Brakes
3 Jul 2014 354 units affected Ref JP-1220620

In the automatic transmission, the shift cable is not properly installed, and may detach during use. If detachment occurs, shift operations will not function correctly, potentially causing unintended vehicle movement or, depending …

キャデラック ATS 2012–2014 キャデラック CTS 2012–2014

Subaru: Airbag

Airbag
3 Jul 2014 539 units affected Ref JP-1133820

The passenger airbag inflator may contain a gas generant with insufficient density due to improper molding of the gas generant or inadequate moisture prevention measures after molding. During airbag deployment, abnormal pressure …

Subaru Legacy 2003–2004
2 Jul 2014 466 units affected Ref JP-1133790

In the instructor seat auxiliary brake of training vehicles, the snap pin structure designed to prevent cotter pin loss on the brake pedal is inadequate. Depending on usage conditions, the snap pin …

Honda Insight 2009–2014 Honda Civic Hybrid 2009–2014 Honda Fit Shuttle 2009–2014 Mazda CX-5 2009–2014 Mazda Axela 2009–2014 +7 more
27 Jun 2014 51 units affected Ref JP-1133710

In the parking brake equipped on asphalt finishers, the bolts and nuts securing the parking brake caliper and the bolts of the caliper mounting bracket are improperly tightened, causing loosening in some …

住友 HA50W-7 2011–2013

Mitsubishi: Door

Loss of control
26 Jun 2014 800 units affected Ref JP-1133781

In large intercity buses equipped with automatic transmissions, the electrical circuit controlling the middle door is defective. Under the following conditions, the middle door may open while driving: (a) After the driver …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2009–2014

BMW: Engine Block

Loss of control
25 Jun 2014 8616 units affected Ref JP-1220550

The adjustment units of the variable valve timing systems on both the intake and exhaust sides have bolts with insufficient strength, which may fracture. This can cause the system to malfunction, illuminate …

BMW BMW 130i 2009–2011 BMW BMW 135i Coupe 2009–2011 BMW BMW 325i Touring 2009–2011 BMW BMW 335i 2009–2011 BMW BMW 335i Cabriolet 2009–2011 +23 more

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
23 Jun 2014 17948 units affected Ref JP-1220600

The passenger-side airbag inflator may contain gas generant with insufficient density due to improper molding of the gas generant or inadequate moisture-prevention measures after molding. This can cause abnormal pressure rise within …

Honda Fit Aria 2002–2004

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
23 Jun 2014 814 units affected Ref JP-1220590

The passenger-side airbag inflator contains gas-generating agents with insufficient density due to improper molding process or inadequate moisture-prevention measures post-molding. During airbag deployment, abnormal pressure rise within the inflator can cause the …

Honda MDX 2003

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
23 Jun 2014 1147 units affected Ref JP-1220580

Passenger-side airbag inflators contain gas generant with insufficient density due to improper molding of the gas generant or inadequate moisture prevention measures after molding. During airbag deployment, abnormally elevated pressure within the …

Honda Element 2003
23 Jun 2014 31 units affected Ref JP-1220420

The fuel pipe uses inadequate material with insufficient durability, causing cracks during use that may result in fuel leakage and potential fire.

Vespa 946 2013–2014 ピアッジオ X10 350 2013–2014

Nissan: Airbag

Airbag
23 Jun 2014 129057 units affected Ref JP-1133810

Passenger airbag inflators contain gas generant with insufficient density due to improper molding process or inadequate moisture prevention measures post-molding. During airbag deployment, abnormal pressure rise within the inflator may cause the …

Nissan X-Trail 2001–2003 Nissan Caravan 2001–2003 Nissan Cube 2001–2003 Nissan Safari 2001–2003 Nissan Cefiro 2001–2003 +3 more

Mazda: Airbag

Airbag
23 Jun 2014 11832 units affected Ref JP-1133760

Passenger-side airbag inflators contain gas generant with insufficient density due to improper molding process or inadequate moisture-prevention measures post-molding. During airbag deployment, this can cause abnormally elevated internal pressure in the inflator, …

Mazda RX-8 2002–2003 Mazda Atenza 2002–2003

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
23 Jun 2014 601722 units affected Ref JP-1133750

Passenger-side airbag inflators may contain gas-generant charges with insufficient density due to improper molding of the gas-generant or inadequate moisture-prevention measures after molding. During airbag deployment, this can cause abnormal pressure rise …

Honda CR-V 2000–2005 Honda Accord 2000–2005 Honda That's 2000–2005 Honda Civic Hybrid 2000–2005 Honda Civic Ferio 2000–2005 +4 more

Kato: Damper Arm/Rod

Steering
19 Jun 2014 423 units affected Ref JP-1133720

Improper selection of the mounting bolt for the suspension lock cylinder fixing pin has caused the bolt to loosen and potentially detach. If operation continues in this condition, the suspension lock cylinder …

カトウ Kato KR-25H Rafter 2013–2014
19 Jun 2014 12514 units affected Ref JP-1133672

Due to an inadequate control program in the engine ECU, the fuel pump pressure regulator may be incorrectly determined to be stuck. In such cases, the engine warning light illuminates, output is …

Mitsubishi Delica 2012–2014

Jaguar: Suspension Arm/Rod

Wheel / axle
18 Jun 2014 6 units affected Ref JP-1220470

In the rear suspension, the nut securing the toe control link rod to the rear subframe has insufficient strength. Under severe use conditions such as circuit driving, the nut may fail and …

Jaguar XJR 2013

Land Rover: Suspension Arm/Rod

Wheel / axle
18 Jun 2014 1 units affected Ref JP-1220460

The bolt securing the front-rear link arm to the knuckle on the right rear suspension was tightened with excessive torque. Under driving loads, this bolt may fracture, potentially causing wheel misalignment and …

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2014

Volkswagen: Computer (Powertrain)

Loss of control
18 Jun 2014 18276 units affected Ref JP-1220450

The automatic transmission control computer program is inadequate, which may prevent accurate detection of gear position and clutch position during driving. As a result, the gear position may become fixed, or in …

Volkswagen VW up! 1.0 / 55kW 2012–2014
17 Jun 2014 9 units affected Ref JP-1220490

Certain genuine accessory brake levers have improper plating. This can cause the brake lever to obstruct master cylinder piston operation, resulting in front brake drag. In worst-case scenarios, front wheel lock may …

Harley-Davidson 1200CA Limited 2013–2014 Harley-Davidson Super Low 2013–2014 Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two 2013–2014

Yanmar/Mitsubishi: Axle Shaft

Wheel / axle
13 Jun 2014 233 units affected Ref JP-1133700

Certain rear axles on agricultural tractors have inadequate hardness and insufficient strength due to improper heat treatment. Continued use in this condition may cause the axle to fracture at the tire flange, …

Mitsubishi MT901 2000–2004 Yanmar AF890 2000–2004
11 Jun 2014 55 units affected Ref JP-1220500

The fastening screw securing the brake pedal to the footrest bracket may be improperly tightened and can loosen due to brake operation and other forces. In the worst case, the brake pedal …

KTM 690 Enduro R 2013–2014 KTM 690 SMC R 2013–2014

Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
11 Jun 2014 648081 units affected Ref JP-1133690

The passenger-side airbag inflator may experience improper molding of the gas-generating agent or inadequate moisture-prevention measures after molding. During airbag deployment, internal pressure in the inflator may rise abnormally, causing the inflator …

Toyota Alphard G 2000–2004 Toyota Allex 2000–2004 Toyota Corolla 2000–2004 Toyota Corolla Fielder 2000–2004 Toyota Corolla Runx 2000–2004
5 Jun 2014 34 units affected Ref JP-1220370

Inside the steering column cover, the electrical harness is improperly secured, causing interference between the steering shaft and electrical harness in some units. Continued use in this condition may result in electrical …

キャタピラー 950K 2013–2014 キャタピラー 962K 2013–2014

BMW: Door

Loss of control
29 May 2014 243 units affected Ref JP-1220380

The interior door latch release lever in the rear door lock mechanism is molded improperly. When the child safety lock is engaged, attempting to open the door from inside the vehicle may …

BMW BMW X5 xDrive 35d 2013–2014 BMW BMW X5 xDrive 35i 2013–2014 BMW BMW X5 xDrive 50i 2013–2014

Toyota: ABS

Brakes
28 May 2014 1330 units affected Ref JP-1133650

In the hydraulic pressure regulator of the anti-lock brake system (ABS), some units lack the pressure-regulating spring due to inadequate equipment maintenance during assembly. As a result, pressure regulation may be delayed …

Toyota Allion 2014 Toyota Vitz 2014 Toyota Premio 2014

BMW: Computer (Engine

Loss of control
27 May 2014 1266 units affected Ref JP-1220360

Inadequate molding of the side stand switch results in insufficient water resistance, allowing water to enter the switch interior. This can cause malfunctions due to internal short circuits, and in the worst …

BMW BMW C600 S 2012–2013 BMW BMW C650 GT 2012–2013 BMW BMW F700 GS 2012–2013 BMW BMW F800GS 2012–2013 BMW BMW F800GS-A 2012–2013 +3 more

Porsche: Engine Block

Fire risk
27 May 2014 44 units affected Ref JP-1220250

In the engine connecting rod, the surface treatment and tightening torque of the connecting rod bolt are improper. During use, the bolt may loosen, causing the connecting rod and rod cap to …

Porsche 911 GT3 2013–2014

GMC: Airbag

Airbag
22 May 2014 2 units affected Ref JP-1220350

Side airbag harness connectors located beneath the driver and passenger seats may experience loose connections, resulting in poor contact between internal terminals and corrosion of internal terminals due to moisture ingress. This …

GMC Acadia 2013

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.