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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Mitsubishi/Nissan: Computer (Engine)

Loss of control
10 Apr 2014 24309 units affected Ref JP-1133380

In turbocharged vehicles, the engine ECU program has inadequate control of fuel injection volume, air volume, and spark plug ignition timing, which may cause engine speed to drop in the low-speed range, …

Mitsubishi eK 2013–2014 Nissan Dayz 2013–2014
9 Apr 2014 19151 units affected Ref JP-1133440

The starter relay in the starting device has improper energization settings, causing silver components to accumulate at the contact points. Continued use in this state may result in silver components separating from …

Subaru Trezia 2012–2013 Toyota Auris 2012–2013 Toyota Corolla Axio 2012–2013 Toyota Corolla Fielder 2012–2013 Toyota Spade 2012–2013 +2 more

Toyota: Steering - Other

Steering
9 Apr 2014 156388 units affected Ref JP-1133433

The mounting bracket securing the steering column to the vehicle interior (under the instrument panel) has insufficient strength. Repeated hard full-lock steering operations may cause cracks to develop. Continued use allows crack …

Toyota ist 2005–2009 Toyota Ractis 2005–2009
9 Apr 2014 156893 units affected Ref JP-1133432

The windshield wiper motor mounting area has an improperly shaped drainage port. If operated without removing debris such as fallen leaves, the drainage port may become clogged. Continued operation can cause overflow …

Toyota Ractis 2005–2008

Toyota: Seat

Loss of control
9 Apr 2014 919654 units affected Ref JP-1133431

The slide mechanism for front-to-back adjustment of the driver's seat has insufficient spring strength for the locking function. Frequent adjustment may cause the spring to fracture, resulting in the seat not being …

Toyota ist 2005–2010 Toyota Vitz 2005–2010 Toyota Belta 2005–2010 Toyota Ractis 2005–2010
9 Apr 2014 146678 units affected Ref JP-1133420

The electrical wiring (spiral cable) attached to the steering wheel has improperly shaped and positioned guide features. This causes point contact between the airbag wiring section and the guide edge, resulting in …

Toyota RAV4 2004–2010 Toyota Vanguard 2004–2010 Toyota Mark X 2004–2010
7 Apr 2014 211 units affected Ref JP-1220240

The ignition switch rotational resistance may fall below design specification. When key chains or similar items are attached to the ignition key, driving vibrations may cause the key to move to a …

Chevrolet HHR 2008–2011
28 Mar 2014 853 units affected Ref JP-1133300

In push-button type parking brake switches, improper machining during the manufacturing process results in insufficient clearance in the internal sliding components. Consequently, at low ambient temperatures, contraction of the switch body due …

サカイ ER552F-1 2013 サカイ GW750-2 2013 サカイ MW700-1 2013 サカイ PM550 2013 サカイ R2-2 2013 +7 more

Isuzu: Computer

Fire risk
27 Mar 2014 13523 units affected Ref JP-1133360

In the automatic clutch mechanical transmission control unit, CNG engine control unit, or trailer information control unit installed below the instrument panel of trucks, if maintenance (replacement) of the coolant (antifreeze) circulating …

Isuzu Forward 1993–2007
25 Mar 2014 13 units affected Ref JP-1220160

Due to incorrect initialization of the body control module, when braking is applied, the amber rear turn signal may illuminate in addition to the brake light.

Harley-Davidson Street Glide 2013
20 Mar 2014 173 units affected Ref JP-1220170

The ignition switch has lower rotational resistance than designed specifications. When a key ring or other attachments are installed on the ignition key, driving vibrations may cause the ignition key to move …

Chevrolet HHR 2006–2007

Toyowa: Brake light

Brakes
20 Mar 2014 7 units affected Ref JP-1133282

Non-compliant lighting is installed as the brake light.

豊和 HF66A 2005–2013

Toyowa: Brake Light

Brakes
20 Mar 2014 15 units affected Ref JP-1133281

The brake light mounting position is improper.

豊和 HF66A 1986–2004

Hino: ABS

Brakes
11 Mar 2014 3743 units affected Ref JP-1133160

On large trucks equipped with spring brake chambers on the front axle, the ABS control valve bracket has an improper shape, resulting in insufficient clearance between the front right wheel spring brake …

Hino Hino Profia 2010–2013
10 Mar 2014 11279 units affected Ref JP-1133250

The parking stand mechanism (used to support the vehicle body while the rear wheel remains in contact with the ground) has an inadequate design. The rear brake lever must be pulled with …

Yamaha Gear BX50S 2008–2014

Hino: Tertiary Brake

Brakes
6 Mar 2014 15 units affected Ref JP-1133150

In large sightseeing hybrid buses, due to improper programming of the vehicle control ECU, after ABS actuation, the ECU may rarely remain in an active state recognition even when ABS is no …

Hino Hino Selega 2012–2013

Isuzu: Computer

Fire risk
4 Mar 2014 36823 units affected Ref JP-1133190

In trucks, the ABS, mechanical automatic transmission, AT, or four-wheel drive control units mounted below the instrument panel may experience corrosion in the cooling circuit if coolant (antifreeze) maintenance in the heater …

Isuzu Forward 1993–2007
27 Feb 2014 8144 units affected Ref JP-1220120

In the front wheel brake, due to improper positioning of the inner wire casting at the cable end, repeated operation of the parking lever during parking on slopes and similar conditions may …

Honda Super Cub 110 MD 2013 Honda Super Cub 50 MD 2013
27 Feb 2014 40672 units affected Ref JP-1133130

Vehicles equipped with an optional dealer-supplied cold-climate front brake cable may experience cable end breakage. The inner wire casting position at the cable end is improper, causing the cable end to fracture …

Honda Super Cub 110 MD 2009–2012 Honda Super Cub 50 MD 2009–2012

BMW: Brake Light

Brakes
20 Feb 2014 9160 units affected Ref JP-1220090

The connector design in the rear combination light bulb carrier is inadequate, causing contact failure due to vehicle vibration. When the light is illuminated in this state, the connector may overheat. Repeated …

BMW BMW 525i 2007–2009 BMW BMW 530i 2007–2009 BMW BMW 540i 2007–2009 BMW BMW 550i 2007–2009 BMW BMW M5 2007–2009

Hino: Wiring

Fire risk
20 Feb 2014 28 units affected Ref JP-1133110

The alternator harness routing in blood collection vehicles is improper. Vibration from driving may cause the harness to contact the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler. Continued use in this condition may result …

Hino Hino Melfa 2011–2012
19 Feb 2014 8763 units affected Ref JP-1132990

In the Keyless Operation System Control Unit (KOS ECU), a manufacturing defect in the internal reset IC may cause the reset IC to malfunction in extremely low temperatures, resulting in microcontroller shutdown …

Mitsubishi RVR 2011–2012 Mitsubishi Outlander 2011–2012 Mitsubishi Mirage 2011–2012
18 Feb 2014 36 units affected Ref JP-1133090

Certain hybrid large-capacity transit buses have inverters with insufficient durability and reliability in their current conversion devices. Inverter failure may prevent the drive motor and auxiliary motor from operating, causing the hybrid …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2008–2010
14 Feb 2014 8 units affected Ref JP-1133070

The brake plate, a component of the braking system, has an improperly designed groove intended to prevent interference between the brake shoe and brake plate. Concentrated tensile and compressive forces during braking …

トレクス ― 2009–2013
14 Feb 2014 13 units affected Ref JP-1133060

The brake plate, a component of the braking system, has an improperly designed groove intended to prevent interference between the brake shoe and brake plate. Tensile and compressive forces concentrate in the …

日通 - 2008–2013

Honda: Engine Block

Loss of control
13 Feb 2014 3839 units affected Ref JP-1133040

In the engine, an incorrect corrosion preventative was applied to the sealing bolts that restrict rocker arm shaft rotation. Engine heat causes the fastening torque to decrease, resulting in bolt loosening and …

Honda 400X 2013 Honda CB400F 2013 Honda CBR400R 2013

Nissan/Isuzu: Other (Engine)

Loss of control
13 Feb 2014 18452 units affected Ref JP-1133030

In vehicles equipped with diesel turbo engines, some intercooler hoses connected to the throttle chamber have insufficient clamp fastening force. Continued use may cause the hose to become disconnected due to engine …

Isuzu Como 2012–2013 Nissan NV350 Caravan 2012–2013
13 Feb 2014 1383 units affected Ref JP-1133010

In the controller for the forward/reverse hydraulic clutch of the power transmission device, due to an inappropriate travel control program, unintended sharp turning may occur when left steering is immediately performed after …

ヰセキ TPC153 2003–2013 ヰセキ TPC183 2003–2013

Caterpillar: Axle

Wheel / axle
13 Feb 2014 56 units affected Ref JP-1132970

Due to improper assembly procedures during wheel loader manufacturing, some rear axle trunnion fastening plate bolts are missing washers. Continued use in this condition may cause bolt torque to loosen, resulting in …

キャタピラー 910H 2013
10 Feb 2014 81353 units affected Ref JP-1133120

In the 7-speed DCT automatic transmission of hybrid vehicles, the sleeve does not move smoothly on the hub of the 1st gear inside the transmission. As a result, the 1st gear may …

Honda Vezel 2013–2014 Honda Fit 2013–2014

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.