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

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Volvo: Spring/Air Suspension

Wheel / axle
24 Jan 2019 6 units affected Ref JP-1227730

In large tractor models equipped with rear two-axle leaf suspension, the hex socket bolts securing the leaf spring ends and rubber springs are improperly tightened. Due to operating vibrations, these bolts may …

Volvo FH 2018

Suzuki/Mazda: Fuel Tank

Fuel leak
24 Jan 2019 18689 units affected Ref JP-1144100

Due to insufficient cooling during resin molding of the fuel tank, molding defects occurred at the fuel pump mounting screw section, causing reduced seal performance with the fuel pump installed. This may …

Mazda Carol 2016 Suzuki Alto 2016 Suzuki Alto Lapin 2016
23 Jan 2019 602 units affected Ref JP-2205700

Improper routing instructions for the alternator harness can cause interference between the gearbox housing and the harness, resulting in insulation damage. This can cause the harness to short, blow the fuse, illuminate …

Volkswagen Polo 1.0/70kW 2018
22 Jan 2019 458 units affected Ref JP-1227740

The exhaust gas cooling unit in the diesel engine exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) module has insufficient durability, causing coolant leakage in some vehicles. As a result, soot contained in the exhaust gas …

BMW Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo 2012–2016 BMW Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo Touring 2012–2016 BMW Alpina D4 Bi-Turbo Coupe 2012–2016 BMW Alpina D5 Turbo 2012–2016 BMW Alpina XD3 Bi-Turbo 2012–2016

Yamaha: Other (Engine)

Loss of control
21 Jan 2019 913 units affected Ref JP-1144182

Due to improper engine control unit programming, when the throttle is slightly opened from idle, the air-fuel mixture drawn into the combustion chamber may become lean. In the worst case, abnormal combustion …

Yamaha XP530DA TMAX 2017–2018 Yamaha XP530SA TMAX 2017–2018
21 Jan 2019 897 units affected Ref JP-1144181

Some rear-wheel drive belts have an inadequate core wire structure, resulting in insufficient belt strength. Consequently, when large loads are repeatedly applied to the belt due to rapid acceleration and similar conditions, …

Yamaha XP530DA TMAX 2017–2018 Yamaha XP530SA TMAX 2017–2018

Suzuki: Engine Block

Loss of control
17 Jan 2019 11345 units affected Ref JP-2105690

The taper machining of the generator rotor mounting section on the crankshaft is improper, resulting in some units where the crankshaft and generator rotor are not correctly fitted. Consequently, excessive load is …

Suzuki Address 110 2015–2018

Audi: Airbag

Airbag
17 Jan 2019 5 units affected Ref JP-1227700

The passenger-side airbag mounting bolts have insufficient fastening torque, which may cause the bolts to loosen due to driving vibration and similar factors. This may result in misalignment of the airbag mounting …

Audi Audi A4 allroad 2017–2018 Audi Audi A5 SB 2.0T 2017–2018 Audi Audi A5 SB 2.0T quattro 2017–2018 Audi Audi S5 Sportback 2017–2018
17 Jan 2019 48 units affected Ref JP-1144230

In rotary snow-removal vehicles, the clearance between the cooling fan and fan guard is improper. When road protrusions are struck during snow-removal operations, the cooling fan and fan guard may contact each …

ニッセキ HTR308A 2018

Hino: Airbag

Airbag
16 Jan 2019 4973 units affected Ref JP-1144160

The inflator (inflation device) for the front passenger airbag in light-duty trucks has inadequate moisture protection of the gas generant. Repeated cycles of temperature and humidity changes may cause degradation of the …

Hino Hino Dutro 2014–2017
16 Jan 2019 5792 units affected Ref JP-1144150

In the mechanical automatic transmission of small hybrid trucks equipped with dual automatic clutch actuator motors, the control program is inappropriate. If one motor fails, the remaining motor may not be able …

Hino Hino Dutro 2011–2017

Toyota/Lexus: Airbag

Airbag
16 Jan 2019 34022 units affected Ref JP-1144140

The passenger-side airbag inflator lacks adequate moisture prevention for its gas generant, causing degradation through repeated temperature and humidity cycling. This may result in inflator canister rupture during airbag deployment.

Lexus IS 250C 2014–2015 Lexus IS 350C 2014–2015 Lexus IS F 2014–2015 Toyota Corolla Rumion 2014–2015 Toyota Succeed 2014–2015 +1 more
16 Jan 2019 126 units affected Ref JP-1144090

In the forklift electrical system, the EGR valve relay selection is inappropriate, resulting in insufficient coil durability. Consequently, the relay may fail prematurely, disabling EGR control, and in the worst case, NOx …

ユニキャリア Unicarrier Forklift 2018
16 Jan 2019 56 units affected Ref JP-1144080

The mounting bracket of the charging transformer in battery-powered forklifts has insufficient strength, which may cause the bracket to deform or break due to vibration from the road surface. If operation continues …

ニチユ Transer 2004–2017
15 Jan 2019 3979 units affected Ref JP-1144120

The exhaust pipe in diesel engines has insufficient strength, and may develop cracks due to resonance caused by engine vibration. Continued use in this condition risks pipe fracture and exhaust gas leakage.

Komatsu FH35 2013–2018 Komatsu FH60 2013–2018 Komatsu WA100-7 2013–2018
11 Jan 2019 27 units affected Ref JP-1227720

The bolt connecting the steering column shaft and steering gearbox is improperly installed, resulting in insufficient joint strength at the connection point. Due to steering operations, this connection may separate, and in …

Citroen C1 2018

Tesla: Airbag

Airbag
10 Jan 2019 976 units affected Ref JP-1227710

The gas generant in the passenger-side airbag inflator may degrade due to repeated cycles of environmental temperature and humidity changes. Consequently, airbag inflation may cause abnormal pressure rise within the inflator, risking …

Tesla Model S 2014–2016
10 Jan 2019 659 units affected Ref JP-1144110

On vehicle-mounted dedicated trucks, improper routing of the charge pipe between the air compressor and air dryer can cause pipe damage when traversing steps or driving on rough roads. This can result …

Hino Hino Ranger 2010–2017
10 Jan 2019 1636 units affected Ref JP-1144050

The bracket on the reverser lever of agricultural tractors has improper geometry, resulting in insufficient strength. Repeated lever operation can cause the bracket to fracture and fail to support the lever. In …

Yanmar YT219 2016–2017 Yanmar YT221 2016–2017 Yanmar YT222 2016–2017 Yanmar YT225 2016–2017 Yanmar YT228 2016–2017 +1 more
10 Jan 2019 150 units affected Ref JP-1144040

The bracket on the reverser lever of agricultural tractors has insufficient strength. When external force is applied to the lever guide, cracks may develop at the weld. This can result in bracket …

Yanmar YT333 2016–2018
9 Jan 2019 90 units affected Ref JP-2105650

On flat-bed truck stainless steel rear fender mounting brackets, improper machining control during bracket manufacturing has resulted in burrs on some brackets. Contact with these burrs during vehicle maintenance may cause injury.

Hino Ranger 2018 Isuzu Forward 2018 Mitsubishi Fighter 2018 UDトラックス Condor 2018
28 Dec 2018 1827 units affected Ref JP-1227690

In the electric power steering control unit, due to improper programming, steering assist force may be lost during driving. As a result, steering effort may increase.

Porsche Panamera 2016–2018 Porsche Panamera 4 2016–2018 Porsche Panamera 4 e-hybrid 2016–2018 Porsche Panamera 4S 2016–2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo 2016–2018 +1 more
26 Dec 2018 20 units affected Ref JP-1144130

Improper assembly process control of the front differential has resulted in some vehicles being equipped with front differentials having incorrect gear ratios. This causes rotational speed differences between the front and rear …

Suzuki Jimny 2018
25 Dec 2018 21 units affected Ref JP-1144070

In the breather pipe of the fuel tank on vehicle transport vehicles, manufacturing instructions were inappropriate, resulting in some pipes having longer internal dimensions. As a result, when fuel is supplied to …

Hino Dutro 2018 Toyota Dyna 2018
21 Dec 2018 43 units affected Ref JP-2105670

On engine-type forklifts, the heat shield on the exhaust manifold is mounted improperly, which can cause the mounting bolts to loosen due to exhaust heat. Repeated heating and cooling cycles during vehicle …

Toyota Toyota Forklift 2016–2018
21 Dec 2018 10 units affected Ref JP-2105660

In the cargo handling device of an internal combustion engine forklift, the mounting bracket strength of the tilt cylinder that tilts the outer mast forward and backward is insufficient. When repeated cargo …

Toyota Toyota Geneo 2015–2017
20 Dec 2018 11981 units affected Ref JP-2105680

In vehicles equipped with collision mitigation brake systems, the millimeter-wave radar obstacle detection program is inappropriate. The system may misidentify a lead vehicle passing under an overpass or similar structure at low …

Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great 2017–2018
20 Dec 2018 4314 units affected Ref JP-1144030

The front cylinder mounting bracket on van-type wing vehicles used for opening and closing the cargo bed has insufficient strength. Repeated opening and closing cycles cause cracks to develop in the bracket …

Hino Profia 2017–2018 Isuzu GIGA 2017–2018 Mitsubishi Super Great 2017–2018 UDトラックス Quon 2017–2018
19 Dec 2018 21054 units affected Ref JP-1227680

The driver-side airbag inflator lacks adequate moisture prevention for the gas generant. In high-humidity environments with repeated large temperature fluctuations, the gas generant may degrade. This could result in inflator container rupture …

BMW BMW 118i 2012–2017 BMW BMW 120i 2012–2017 BMW BMW 218d Active Tourer 2012–2017 BMW BMW 218d Gran Tourer 2012–2017 BMW BMW 218i Active Tourer 2012–2017 +25 more
19 Dec 2018 540 units affected Ref JP-1227670

The terminal connectors of the wiring harness supplying power to the air conditioning blower fan regulator have improper plating material. Vehicle vibration can damage this plating, causing fretting corrosion. This increases electrical …

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 B3S Bi-turbo Touring 4WD 2007–2011 +8 more

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.