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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Chevrolet: Window Glass

Fire risk
9 May 2013 845 units affected Ref JP-1219220

The driver's side door module has insufficient water resistance. When exposed to liquids, moisture can penetrate the internal circuit board, causing corrosion and short circuits. This may result in loss of door …

Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2005–2007
8 May 2013 13752 units affected Ref JP-1219250

Vehicles equipped with a 7-speed S tronic automatic transmission may experience internal short circuits in the transmission control computer due to improper substrate material, causing the power supply fuse to blow. If …

Audi A1 1.4/90kW 2008–2011 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI 2008–2011 Audi A3 1.8 T 2008–2011
8 May 2013 91015 units affected Ref JP-1219240

Vehicles equipped with a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission may experience internal short circuits in the transmission control computer due to improper substrate material, causing the power supply fuse to melt. If a …

Volkswagen Volkswagen CrossTouran 1.4/103kW 2007–2012 Volkswagen Volkswagen CrossPolo 1.2/77kW 2007–2012 Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf 1.2 2007–2012 Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf 1.2/77kW 2007–2012 Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf 1.4 2007–2012 +19 more

Hino Dutro / Hino Ranger

Fire risk
8 May 2013 338 units affected Ref JP-1131500

In tank trucks for transporting hazardous materials (kerosene and diesel fuel), the performance evaluation of the vane pump internal shaft seal at extremely low temperatures was insufficient. At extremely low temperatures, the …

Hino Hino Dutro 2011–2013 Hino Hino Ranger 2011–2013
26 Apr 2013 10 units affected Ref JP-1219270

The brake vacuum pipe may develop cracks due to insufficient strength from improper manufacturing processes. This can result in insufficient negative pressure in the brake booster, increased brake pedal effort, and extended …

Chrysler Ypsilon 2012
25 Apr 2013 2195 units affected Ref JP-1131480

In heavy-duty truck engines, the butterfly shaft seal of the intake throttle valve controlling the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system is inadequate, allowing condensation from intake air to infiltrate the throttle valve …

UDトラックス Quon 2012
24 Apr 2013 62 units affected Ref JP-1131510

Semi-trailers with a high center of gravity configuration had insufficient evaluation of the large repeated stresses acting on the axles and wheel hubs during turning, resulting in the potential for cracks to …

トレールモービル - 1994–1995

Nissan: Other (Running Gear)

Wheel / axle
22 Apr 2013 9 units affected Ref JP-1131450

In 5-ton class forklifts, the knuckle spindle has an improper shape, resulting in insufficient durability against stress generated during use. Continued operation may cause cracks to develop in the knuckle spindle, and …

Nissan Nissan Forklift 2009–2012

Nissan/Suzuki: Alternator

Loss of control
18 Apr 2013 85231 units affected Ref JP-1131460

In alternators equipped on idle-stop vehicles, improper pulley fastening can cause the pulley to loosen, resulting in abnormal noise and potential pulley detachment. This may prevent the alternator from generating power, illuminating …

Nissan Serena 2010–2012 Suzuki Landy 2010–2012

Mitsubishi: Wiring

Fire risk
18 Apr 2013 298 units affected Ref JP-1131440

In double-decker large buses, the connector for air conditioning unit wiring lacks sufficient water resistance. During operation, saltwater containing winter de-icing agent kicked up by the rear wheels may infiltrate the connector. …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero King 1984–2010

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
11 Apr 2013 259 units affected Ref JP-1219190

The passenger side 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. As a result, abnormally …

Honda Civic GX 2001–2003
11 Apr 2013 5884 units affected Ref JP-1219180

The passenger airbag inflator may contain gas generant with insufficient density due to improper molding during the manufacturing process or inadequate moisture prevention measures after molding. As a result, internal pressure in …

N U M M I( 生産国:アメリカ合衆国) Voltz 2002–2004

Mazda: Airbag

Airbag
11 Apr 2013 4384 units affected Ref JP-1131420

In the inflator (inflation device) of the passenger seat airbag, gas generant with insufficient density is incorporated due to improper molding process or inadequate moisture prevention measures after molding. As a result, …

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

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
11 Apr 2013 275741 units affected Ref JP-1131410

In passenger-side airbag inflators, some units contain gas generant with insufficient density due to improper molding during the manufacturing process or inadequate moisture-prevention measures after molding. This can cause abnormally elevated internal …

Honda CR-V 2000–2003 Honda That's 2000–2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 2000–2003 Honda Civic Ferio 2000–2003 Honda Stream 2000–2003 +2 more

Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
11 Apr 2013 304862 units affected Ref JP-1131400

In the passenger-side airbag inflator, due to improper molding of the gas generant or inadequate moisture-prevention measures after molding, some units contain gas generant with insufficient density. During airbag deployment, this can …

Toyota Alphard G 2000–2003 Toyota Allex 2000–2003 Toyota Corolla 2000–2003 Toyota Corolla Fielder 2000–2003 Toyota Corolla Runx 2000–2003

Nissan: Airbag

Airbag
11 Apr 2013 138592 units affected Ref JP-1131390

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, this can …

Nissan X-Trail 2000–2004 Nissan Caravan 2000–2004 Nissan Cube 2000–2004 Nissan Safari 2000–2004 Nissan Cefiro 2000–2004 +3 more

Mercedes-Benz: Fuel Filter

Fuel leak
9 Apr 2013 42 units affected Ref JP-1219170

Some fuel filters have insufficient wall thickness in portions of the flange surface due to molding defects, resulting in inadequate strength. Consequently, when fuel filter internal pressure rises accompanying pressure increases in …

Mercedes-Benz CL550 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 2011 Mercedes-Benz S350 2011 Mercedes-Benz S550 2011 Mercedes-Benz S550 L 2011 +2 more

Nissan/Isuzu: Battery

Loss of control
4 Apr 2013 434 units affected Ref JP-1131380

In emergency vehicles, some plastic bands securing the battery cable lack sufficient durability. The band may break, allowing the battery cable to contact the exhaust pipe, which could cause the battery cable …

Isuzu Super Medic II 1998–2009 Isuzu Fargo Filly 1998–2009 Nissan Caravan Elgrand 1998–2009 Nissan Paramedic 1998–2009

Honda: Engine Block

Fire risk
4 Apr 2013 145573 units affected Ref JP-1131360

In vehicles with frequent cold-start extended warm-up operation or short-distance driving, moisture accumulates in engine oil due to condensation of blow-by gases. Over extended use, the sealant surface of the cylinder head …

Honda Vamos 1998–2010 Honda Vamos Hobio 1998–2010 Honda Z 1998–2010

Nissan: Engine Control Computer

Loss of control
4 Apr 2013 51096 units affected Ref JP-1131240

The engine control computer has inadequate recovery control when engine rpm drops sharply at low engine speeds due to internal damage to the air conditioning compressor or similar failure. Recovery control may …

Nissan Dualis 2007–2010 Nissan Dualis 2007–2010

Mitsubishi: Fuel hose/pipe

Fire risk
28 Mar 2013 5 units affected Ref JP-1131282

In light-duty trucks and buses, the cushioning rubber that secures the return-side fuel hose to the engine body is manufactured improperly. Phthalates leached from the rubber cause the fuel hose to loosen, …

Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa 2012

Mitsubishi: Fuel hose/pipe

Fire risk
28 Mar 2013 3 units affected Ref JP-1131281

In certain small trucks and buses, the return-side fuel hose clamp is not installed. Continued use in this condition may cause the fuel hose to detach, resulting in fuel leakage and potential …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2012
28 Mar 2013 2430 units affected Ref JP-1131270

In large and medium-sized buses, the piston structure within the hand control valve that operates the parking brake is inadequate, causing moisture in compressed air to increase piston length, reducing exhaust valve …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Ace 2010–2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Queen 2010–2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2010–2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Midi 2010–2013 UDトラックス Space Arrow A 2010–2013 +2 more
27 Mar 2013 18 units affected Ref JP-1131340

In container-dedicated vehicles with detachable equipment fitted with center brake-type parking brake systems, the spacing between the lashing component (frame crush prevention material) used to secure the detachable device to the vehicle …

Isuzu Forward 2007–2012
27 Mar 2013 216 units affected Ref JP-1131222

The pivot bolt, which serves as the fulcrum axis of the steering lever used for turning operations, was manufactured with improper specifications. This may cause the pivot bolt to fracture, preventing steering …

Kubota ER 329 2009–2012 Kubota ER 335 2009–2012 Kubota ER 438 2009–2012 Kubota ER 447 2009–2012
26 Mar 2013 8902 units affected Ref JP-1131350

The DC-DC converter contains capacitors on internal electronic circuit boards that may develop cracks. A cracked capacitor may short circuit, causing the DC-DC converter to overheat and melt. In the worst case, …

Mazda Atenza 2012–2013
26 Mar 2013 368 units affected Ref JP-1131230

On certain units, the protective conduit for the harness containing the reverse steering correction valve drive wiring installed on the upper slewing structure of the wheel crane is in contact with a …

カトウ Kato KR-22H Rafter 1996–2008 カトウ Kato KRM-25H Rafter 1996–2008

BMW Alpina: Wiring

Loss of control
22 Mar 2013 355 units affected Ref JP-1219160

The battery positive cable connecting the power distribution box and battery, which supplies power to vehicle electrical components, has improper plating materials and structure at the connector terminals. Corrosion caused by vehicle …

BMW Alpina B3S Bi-turbo 2007–2011 BMW Alpina B3S Bi-turbo Cabriolet 2007–2011 BMW Alpina B3S Bi-turbo Coupe 2007–2011 BMW Alpina B3S Bi-turbo Touring 2007–2011 BMW Alpina B3 Bi-turbo 2007–2011 +3 more
15 Mar 2013 19647 units affected Ref JP-1131211

Front wheel speed sensors have insufficient waterproofing in the harness section, which may allow water to enter the sensor interior. Water ingress can cause abnormal sensor output signals, resulting in ABS warning …

Mitsubishi Mirage 2012–2013
15 Mar 2013 19647 units affected Ref JP-1131210

Front wheel speed sensors have insufficient waterproof performance in the harness section, allowing water ingress into the sensor interior. When water enters the sensor, abnormal output signals can occur, resulting in illumination …

Mitsubishi Mirage 2012–2013

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.