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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4 Dec 2018 1443 units affected Ref JP-1143940

On small dump trucks, the gap between the dump operation hydraulic hose clamp bracket and the rear wheel brake line is small. Operating vibration may cause interference between the dump operation hydraulic …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2017–2018 Nissan Atlas 2017–2018 UDトラックス Casset 2017–2018
4 Dec 2018 1563 units affected Ref JP-1143930

On small dump trucks, the clearance between the dump operation hydraulic hose retaining bracket and the rear wheel brake line is insufficient. Running vibration can cause interference between the bracket and rear …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2017–2018 Nissan Atlas 2017–2018 UDトラックス Casset 2017–2018
30 Nov 2018 8 units affected Ref JP-1143850

In silicon rubber couplings that transmit engine power, improper assembly instructions during component installation have resulted in some couplings being mounted in reverse orientation. This causes concentrated loading on the coupling ends, …

コべルコ MK650 2014–2016
29 Nov 2018 37774 units affected Ref JP-1227560

The stop switch positioning groove dimensions on the brake lever bracket are improper. When the stop switch deforms from repeated swelling and contraction due to water ingress from rain, etc., it may …

Honda Tact 2014–2015
29 Nov 2018 114602 units affected Ref JP-1143880

The stop switch positioning groove dimensions in the brake lever bracket are improper. Repeated swelling and contraction of the stop switch due to water exposure from rain and similar causes can deform …

Honda Giorno 2015–2018 Honda Tact 2015–2018
29 Nov 2018 42 units affected Ref JP-1143870

In the fuel system of large tractors, improper molding of the fuel tank retention bracket causes the side guard bracket fixed to the bracket to tilt, leaving insufficient clearance between the fuel …

UDトラックス Quon 2017–2018
29 Nov 2018 4322 units affected Ref JP-1143860

The fastening management of the lower mounting bolts on the front-axle shock absorbers and the upper mounting bolts/nuts on the rear-axle shock absorbers is inadequate, causing these fasteners to loosen due to …

UDトラックス Quon 2017–2018
29 Nov 2018 382 units affected Ref JP-1143840

In the bus engine control unit, the control program for the data storage memory is inadequate, which may result in loss of some data necessary for vehicle operation. As a result, the …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon 2017–2018 Hino Hino Rainbow 2017–2018
29 Nov 2018 23806 units affected Ref JP-1143830

In the engine control units of trucks and buses, the control program for data storage memory is inadequate, which may result in loss of some data necessary for vehicle operation. This causes …

Isuzu GIGA 2017–2018

Isuzu: Engine General

Loss of control
29 Nov 2018 86070 units affected Ref JP-1143820

On small truck engines, the rocker arm shaft mounting bolts have improper fastening torque, causing some bolts to loosen. Continued operation may result in bolt fracture, abnormal noise, and in the worst …

Isuzu Elf 2014–2016
29 Nov 2018 125151 units affected Ref JP-1143810

In the fuel evaporative emission control system, the resin evaporative gas passage end has insufficient strength. Cracks may develop due to fuel swelling and similar degradation. Continued long-term use can cause cracks …

TMUK(生産国:イギリス) Avensis 2006–2017 Toyota Auris 2006–2017 Toyota Corolla Axio 2006–2017 Toyota Corolla Fielder 2006–2017 Toyota Corolla Rumion 2006–2017 +2 more
29 Nov 2018 7 units affected Ref JP-1143790

In the exhaust pipe of crane carriers, inadequate selection of sealant applied to the exhaust pipe joint upstream of the NOx aftertreatment device results in insufficient sealant flexibility in some units. Consequently, …

カトウ Other 2017–2018
29 Nov 2018 9893 units affected Ref JP-1143770

In large truck exhaust emission control systems, the urea water hose lacks sufficient heat resistance, causing the connector portion to melt and degrade due to DPD (diesel particulate filter) heat. Continued use …

Isuzu GIGA 2017–2018
28 Nov 2018 21885 units affected Ref JP-2205610

The towing hooks installed on the vehicles have improper welds, which may cause fractures at the welded joints. Additionally, due to inadequate manufacturing control during towing hook installation, incorrectly shaped towing hooks …

Volkswagen VW cross up! 1.0 / 55kW 2015–2017 Volkswagen VW up! 1.0 / 55kW 2015–2017 Volkswagen VW Cross Polo 1.2 / 66kW 2015–2017 Volkswagen VW Polo 1.0/70kW 2015–2017 Volkswagen VW Polo 1.2/66kW 2015–2017 +2 more
28 Nov 2018 378 units affected Ref JP-2205600

The control program of the high-voltage battery control unit, which regulates hybrid electric power, is inappropriate. During circuit diagnostics when the system is initiated via the start button, normal conditions may be …

Volkswagen VW Passat Variant GTE 2015–2018 Volkswagen VW Passat Sedan GTE 2015–2018

BMW: Blow-by Device

Fire risk
27 Nov 2018 53318 units affected Ref JP-1227540

In diesel engine exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) module, insufficient durability of the exhaust gas cooler causes coolant leakage. Soot contained in exhaust gas mixes with coolant and deposits inside the EGR module. …

BMW BMW 118d 2013–2017 BMW BMW 218d Active Tourer 2013–2017 BMW BMW 218d Gran Tourer 2013–2017 BMW BMW 320d 2013–2017 BMW BMW 320d Gran Turismo 2013–2017 +16 more
27 Nov 2018 3 units affected Ref JP-1143800

On certain large trucks, improper installation instructions for the combination lamp resulted in backup light assemblies being mounted with the upper edge of the illumination area at 1200 mm or more above …

Hino Profia 2016–2018 Isuzu GIGA 2016–2018
26 Nov 2018 385 units affected Ref JP-2105620

In forklift load-handling equipment, some units have inadequate weld strength in the middle mast upper beam due to improper welding. Consequently, when load-handling operations with high stress on this location are repeated, …

Toyota Toyota Geneo 2003–2018
22 Nov 2018 37050 units affected Ref JP-2205630

In the throttle cable, improper casting of the inner cable has damaged the coating tube in some cases. As a result, rainwater and other moisture can seep into the interior of the …

Honda Lead 125 2013–2018
22 Nov 2018 1187 units affected Ref JP-1227490

Due to an inappropriate control program in the powertrain control module, if a communication wiring fault occurs in the module during adaptive cruise control operation, the cruise control may become unable to …

Jeep Compass 2017–2018
22 Nov 2018 55 units affected Ref JP-1227480

The manufacturing process of the IC circuit board in the powertrain control module, which controls engine output, was inadequate, resulting in moisture contamination in some IC circuit boards. This causes corrosion of …

Jeep Compass 2017–2018 Jeep Wrangler 2017–2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2017–2018

Fiat: Seat

22 Nov 2018 5208 units affected Ref JP-1227470

In fold-down rear seats, the release lever bezel of the backrest has an improper shape. When the seat belt pretensioner activates, excessive load is applied to the bezel, potentially causing the release …

Fiat 500X 2015–2018 Fiat Compass 2015–2018
22 Nov 2018 1254 units affected Ref JP-1143670

In vehicles equipped with a 6-speed DCT automatic transmission, the engine control computer (ECU) that controls gear shifting is positioned inadequately. Repeated low-speed driving over extended periods causes internal component resistance in …

Honda X-ADV 2017–2018
21 Nov 2018 544 units affected Ref JP-2205592

Child lock indicator seals may be affixed incorrectly by technicians, resulting in reversed lock direction markings. This prevents the lock mechanism from engaging when operated in the indicated direction.

Audi Audi A5 SB 2.0T 2015–2018 Audi Audi A5 SB 2.0T quattro 2015–2018 Audi Audi S5 Sportback 2015–2018
21 Nov 2018 12450 units affected Ref JP-2205591

In the front camera unit program that controls the driver assistance system, the camera heater temperature setting is inappropriate. When the heater temperature approaches the set upper limit, the camera operation may …

Audi Audi A4 1.4T 2015–2018 Audi Audi A4 2.0T 2015–2018 Audi Audi A4 2.0T quattro 2015–2018 Audi Audi A4 allroad 2015–2018 Audi Audi A5 2.0T quattro 2015–2018 +14 more

Mercedes-Benz: Seat

Airbag
21 Nov 2018 102 units affected Ref JP-1227550

The passenger seat occupant weight classification system may have improper weight calibration at manufacture, causing it to judge weight as heavier than actual. Consequently, when detecting slight weight such as luggage, the …

Mercedes-Benz E200 2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz E200 4MATIC 2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz E220d 2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz E250 2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 4MATIC 2017–2018 +1 more
21 Nov 2018 193 units affected Ref JP-1227520

The breather pipe that releases pressure from within the transmission to the exterior has an improper shape. During high-speed, high-load operation, when internal transmission pressure rises, transmission oil may leak from the …

Audi Audi R8 V10 2016–2017 Audi Audi R8 V10 plus 2016–2017

Yamaha: Shift Lever/Pedal

Loss of control
20 Nov 2018 16720 units affected Ref JP-1143752

Due to inadequate manufacturing control of the shift shaft spring, some units have insufficient durability. Repeated shift operations may cause the spring to fracture, potentially resulting in loss of shift capability while …

Yamaha MT250 2014–2016 Yamaha MT320 2014–2016 Yamaha YZF-R25 2014–2016 Yamaha YZF-R25A 2014–2016 Yamaha YZF-R3A 2014–2016
20 Nov 2018 27840 units affected Ref JP-1143751

Certain radiator hoses have insufficient durability due to improper material and processing conditions. Consequently, these hoses may be damaged by coolant pressure, resulting in coolant leakage. In worst-case scenarios, this may lead …

Yamaha MT250 2014–2018 Yamaha MT320 2014–2018 Yamaha YZF-R25 2014–2018 Yamaha YZF-R25A 2014–2018 Yamaha YZF-R3A 2014–2018
16 Nov 2018 153 units affected Ref JP-1143780

The propeller shaft lacks sufficient strength against resonance between the engine and propeller shaft. Operation at specific rotational speeds can apply excessive bending force to the welded joint between the propeller shaft …

Hino Hino Ranger 2004–2017

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.