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.

10558 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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Jaguar: Brake light

Brakes
9 May 2012 984 units affected Ref JP-1218350

In the rear lamp unit, sulfur components contained in the ventilation rubber tube react with warm, moisture-laden ventilation air, generating hydrogen sulfide gas that corrodes the LED circuit board. Consequently, the circuit …

Jaguar XF 3.0 2008–2009 Jaguar XF 4.2 2008–2009 Jaguar XF Premism Lsxsry 2008–2009 Jaguar XFR 2008–2009 Jaguar XF Ssper V8 2008–2009

Chrysler: Other (Engine)

Loss of control
27 Apr 2012 26 units affected Ref JP-1218400

The ignition key cylinder has weak detent at the ON position. As a result, if the ignition key is touched while driving, the key position may move from ON to ACC, causing …

Chrysler Grand Voyager 2010

Citroën: Engine - Other

Loss of control
25 Apr 2012 2 units affected Ref JP-1218360

In the engine fuse box located in the engine compartment, the power supply wiring fixed terminal was over-torqued during the vehicle manufacturing process. If operation continues in this condition, the fixed terminal …

Citroen C4 2011 Citroen DS4 2011

BMW Alpina: Cooling System

Fire risk
23 Apr 2012 4 units affected Ref JP-1218390

The electric auxiliary coolant pump for turbocharger cooling may develop housing cracks due to improper manufacturing processes. Cracks allow coolant and moisture ingress, causing circuit shorts, plug connection burn-out, and potential vehicle …

BMW Alpina B5 Bi-turbo 2011

Rolls-Royce: Cooling System

Fire risk
23 Apr 2012 3 units affected Ref JP-1218380

The electric auxiliary coolant pump for turbocharger cooling may develop cracks in its housing due to improper manufacturing processes. Coolant and moisture can then enter through these cracks, causing short circuits in …

ロールスロイス Ghost 2011

BMW: Cooling System

Fire risk
23 Apr 2012 223 units affected Ref JP-1218370

The electric auxiliary coolant pump for turbocharger cooling may develop cracks in the housing due to improper manufacturing process. Coolant and moisture may ingress through cracks, causing circuit short circuits, connector terminals …

BMW BMW 550i 2011 BMW BMW 550i xDrive GT 2011 BMW BMW 650i Convertible 2011 BMW BMW 750Li 2011 BMW BMW 760Li 2011 +11 more

Mitsubishi: Clip Bottle/Nut

Wheel / axle
19 Apr 2012 916 units affected Ref JP-1129280

Improper machining of the drum nut that secures the wheel bolt may cause thread stripping during wheel nut tightening or due to vibration while driving. Continued use in this condition may result …

Mitsubishi Fuso 2011–2012

BMW Alpina: Battery

Fire risk
18 Apr 2012 221 units affected Ref JP-1218320

The plastic lock insertion in the battery positive cable insulation fixture located beneath the trunk floor panel was not performed correctly. Due to vibration and other impacts, the fixture attachment to the …

BMW Alpina B5S 2005–2010 BMW Alpina B5S Touring 2005–2010 BMW Alpina B6S Cabriolet 2005–2010 BMW Alpina B6S Coupe 2005–2010 BMW Alpina Alpina B5 2005–2010 +3 more

BMW: Battery

Fire risk
18 Apr 2012 49852 units affected Ref JP-1218310

The plastic lock insertion in the battery positive cable insulation holder located beneath the trunk floor panel was not performed properly. Due to vibration and other effects, the fixing of the insulation …

BMW BMW 525i 2003–2010 BMW BMW 525i Touring 2003–2010 BMW BMW 530i 2003–2010 BMW BMW 530i Touring 2003–2010 BMW BMW 530Xi Touring 2003–2010 +12 more
18 Apr 2012 570 units affected Ref JP-1129240

The passenger-side sun visor lacks the required caution label for the passenger-side airbag due to drawing specification deficiency, failing to comply with road transport vehicle safety standards.

Mitsubishi Minicab 2011–2012 Nissan Clipper 2011–2012

Hino: A/T

Loss of control
17 Apr 2012 43 units affected Ref JP-1129263

In automatic transmissions for route buses, improper flatness of the torque converter cover can cause the lockup clutch backing plate mounting bolts to fracture. Continued operation in this condition allows the fractured …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 2005–2011

Isuzu: A/T

Loss of control
17 Apr 2012 120 units affected Ref JP-1129253

In the automatic transmission of route buses, the torque converter cover has improper flatness, which can cause the lockup clutch backing plate mounting bolt to fracture. If operation continues in this condition, …

Isuzu Erga 2000–2011

Volvo: Wiring

Airbag
11 Apr 2012 3925 units affected Ref JP-1218280

Improper routing of wiring beneath the front seat causes contact with floor-mounted audio amplifiers and similar components when the seat is moved fore and aft, creating mechanical stress on the wiring that …

Volvo Volvo S60 2011–2012 Volvo Volvo S80 2011–2012 Volvo Volvo V60 2011–2012 Volvo Volvo V70 2011–2012 Volvo Volvo XC60 2011–2012 +1 more

Toyota: Engine Block

Fire risk
11 Apr 2012 70410 units affected Ref JP-1129190

Certain connecting rod mounting bolts in the engine lack sufficient strength. These bolts may fracture due to degraded engine oil components, potentially causing engine damage resulting in loss of vehicle operation or, …

Toyota Corona 1996–2001 Toyota Nadia 1996–2001 Toyota Vista 1996–2001

Yamaha: Lining/Pad

Brakes
10 Apr 2012 2158 units affected Ref JP-1129210

In drum-type braking systems, improper manufacturing processes of brake shoes result in insufficient adhesion between the brake shoe and lining. Repeated brake operation causes lining separation, which can become wedged between the …

Yamaha Jog CE50D 2011 Yamaha Jog CE50ZR 2011 Yamaha Vino XC50 2011 Yamaha Vino XC50D 2011 Yamaha Vino Morfe XC50H 2011

Porsche: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
6 Apr 2012 70 units affected Ref JP-1218230

Due to improper assembly method of the fuel supply piping, some vehicles have insufficient clearance between the connection connector and heater pipe. Continued operation in this condition may cause the connection connector …

Porsche 911 Carrera 2011–2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2011–2012
5 Apr 2012 4 units affected Ref JP-1218290

The sound-deadening coating on the vehicle undercarriage has improper mixing ratios and application thickness, causing the coating to form icicle-like protrusions in some areas. Continued use in this condition may cause the …

Volvo Volvo S60 2012 Volvo Volvo XC60 2012

Peugeot: Engine and Other Components

Loss of control
2 Apr 2012 14 units affected Ref JP-1218250

In the engine fuse box located in the engine compartment, the power supply wiring terminal fastener was over-torqued during vehicle manufacturing. Continued operation in this condition may cause the terminal fastener to …

Peugeot 207 2010–2011 Peugeot 207 SW 2010–2011
29 Mar 2012 15112 units affected Ref JP-1129170

In turbocharged vehicles, the gasket installed between the turbocharger and turbo oil return pipe (which returns oil from the turbocharger to the oil pan) is of inappropriate material. Due to combined factors …

Mitsubishi Town Box 2002–2011 Nissan Clipper Rio 2002–2011

Full-half: Axle

Brakes
28 Mar 2012 12 units affected Ref JP-1129160

Some trailers have axle brackets installed in incorrect positions, resulting in the axle and braking system being mounted inverted in all directions. This causes the brake drum rotation direction relative to the …

フルハーフ 2010–2011
14 Mar 2012 150 units affected Ref JP-1129081

1. In the brake cooling circuit, due to improper circuit design, hydraulic pressure in the circuit increases at low temperatures, which may damage the oil cooler. Continued operation in this condition may …

Komatsu FD35 2008–2011 Komatsu FD35N 2008–2011 Komatsu FD40 2008–2011 Komatsu FD40N 2008–2011 Komatsu FD45 2008–2011 +4 more
14 Mar 2012 6747 units affected Ref JP-1129060

In the power steering cylinder of the steering apparatus, the coating on the cylinder rod end face is excessively thick. During tie-rod lock nut tightening, the coating is crushed, and if operation …

Yanmar EF326V 2008 Yanmar EF328V 2008 Yanmar EF330V 2008 Yanmar EF334V 2008 Yanmar EF338V 2008 +1 more

Fiat: Airbag

Airbag
13 Mar 2012 94 units affected Ref JP-1218220

In side airbags, due to improper programming of the airbag control unit, the deployment signal may be incorrectly recognized during a side impact, causing the side airbag on the opposite side of …

Fiat 500 2010 Fiat 500C 2010 Fiat Abarth 500C 2010 Fiat Punto Evo 2010
9 Mar 2012 90 units affected Ref JP-1129140

During the welding process for the bracket that secures the steering apparatus to the vehicle body, prototype parts produced during production preparation were improperly handled and may have been mixed into production …

Toyota RAV4 2007 Toyota Vanguard 2007

Mitsubishi: Wiring

Fire risk
8 Mar 2012 28 units affected Ref JP-1129040

In the heater circuit for heating intake air during cold engine starts, some vehicles have incorrect heater relay cable connections that bypass the fuse. If a short circuit occurs, excessive current flows …

Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Motor Grader 2011
6 Mar 2012 3 units affected Ref JP-1218210

In the intake air heating device that operates at low ambient temperatures, improper circuit design causes damage to the power supply circuit, allowing current to flow continuously. If use continues in this …

Mercedes-Benz Zetros 1833A 2009

Kubota: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
2 Mar 2012 1846 units affected Ref JP-1129052

In the fuel system of the combine harvester, improper fastening of the injection pipe may cause resonance during operation. This can result in cracks in the pipe, leading to fuel leakage and …

Kubota ER456 2008–2011 Kubota ER467 2008–2011

Isuzu: Exhaust Pipe

Fire risk
1 Mar 2012 422 units affected Ref JP-1129030

The dust cover installed on the engine compartment of street sweeper vehicles to prevent dust from being blown up during operation may accumulate soil and debris on top during cleaning work. The …

Isuzu Forward 1989–1999
28 Feb 2012 65 units affected Ref JP-1129000

In medium-duty trucks, due to improper tie-rod geometry, the front axle may contact the tie-rod when the steering wheel is turned to its maximum angle.

Isuzu Forward 2011

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.