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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19 Apr 2018 159 units affected Ref JP-2105420

In the pre-crash safety system, the nighttime operation program of the pre-crash safety sensor is inappropriate, making camera footage unavailable at night and causing the system to operate using only reflective laser …

Toyota Aqua 2018
19 Apr 2018 165 units affected Ref JP-1142503

In large buses, the identification marking of the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) off-switch is inadequate, failing to comply with Regulation No. 121.

Isuzu Isuzu Gala 2017–2018

Isuzu: Engine Assembly

Loss of control
19 Apr 2018 22 units affected Ref JP-1142502

In large and medium-sized buses, the intake pipe plug attachment structure is inadequate, causing the plug to dislodge under internal pressure during heavy-load operation, which may result in reduced engine output during …

Isuzu Isuzu Gala 2017–2018 Isuzu Isuzu Gala Mio 2017–2018
19 Apr 2018 3214 units affected Ref JP-1142501

In large buses, the parking brake lever console is improperly secured. When objects become lodged between the console and driver partition, the console can shift and interfere with the parking brake lever. …

Isuzu Isuzu Gala 2014–2018
19 Apr 2018 360 units affected Ref JP-1142493

In large buses, the identification marking of the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) off switch is inappropriate, failing to comply with Regulation No. 121.

Hino Hino Selega 2017–2018

Hino: Engine block

Loss of control
19 Apr 2018 66 units affected Ref JP-1142492

In large and medium-sized buses, the intake pipe cap plug attachment structure is inadequate, causing the plug to dislodge due to internal pressure during high-load operation, resulting in reduced engine output during …

Hino Hino Selega 2017–2018 Hino Hino Melfa 2017–2018
19 Apr 2018 4291 units affected Ref JP-1142491

In large buses, improper fixing of the parking brake lever console may allow objects to become trapped between the console and the driver's partition, causing the console to shift and interfere with …

Hino Hino Selega 2014–2018
18 Apr 2018 817 units affected Ref JP-2105400

Improper frame paint specification and engine front suspension bolt torque setting cause paint film wear due to engine heat and vibration, resulting in reduced bolt preload. Continued use may cause bolt fracture …

Suzuki GSX-R125 2017–2018 Suzuki GSX-S125 2017–2018
18 Apr 2018 15 units affected Ref JP-1142390

In the lighting fixtures of concrete mixer trucks, improper installation instructions for the rear combination lamp have resulted in some units being installed in reversed left-right orientation. This causes the water drainage …

UDトラックス Quon 2017–2018

Jaguar: Airbag

Airbag
17 Apr 2018 1318 units affected Ref JP-1226470

The inflator (inflation device) for the passenger-side airbag had inadequate moisture prevention of the gas-generating agent. Repeated temperature cycles in high-humidity environments can degrade the gas-generating agent, potentially causing the inflator container …

Jaguar XF Port. 2012–2015 Jaguar XF Prem. Lux 2012–2015 Jaguar XFR 2012–2015

Land Rover: Computer (Powertrain

Loss of control
17 Apr 2018 1945 units affected Ref JP-1226460

The transmission control module program is inadequate, and may erroneously detect electrical resistance changes caused by manufacturing variations in the shift control sensor wiring connector terminals as anomalies. As a result, the …

Land Rover Discovery Sport 2013–2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2013–2015

Jaguar: Speedometer

Loss of control
17 Apr 2018 1368 units affected Ref JP-1226450

Due to an inappropriate control program in the meter panel unit, internal temperature may be incorrectly detected as abnormal, causing forced restart. As a result, the meter panel may go dark during …

Jaguar F-PACE 2016–2017 Jaguar XE 2016–2017 Jaguar XE 200PS 2016–2017 Jaguar XE 250PS 2016–2017 Jaguar XF 2016–2017 +6 more

Land Rover: Speedometer

Loss of control
17 Apr 2018 493 units affected Ref JP-1226440

Due to an improper control program in the meter panel unit, internal temperature may be erroneously detected as abnormal, causing forced restart. This may result in the meter panel going dark during …

Land Rover Range Rover 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR 2017

Audi: Airbag

Airbag
13 Apr 2018 6 units affected Ref JP-1226380

Certain passenger-side airbag modules have improperly welded endcaps and igniter carriers due to defective inflator manufacturing. Gas pressure during airbag deployment can cause cracks at the weld, allowing gas leakage that reduces …

Audi Audi Q3 1.4 2016 Audi Audi RS Q3 2016

Volkswagen: Airbag

Airbag
13 Apr 2018 10 units affected Ref JP-1226370

In the passenger-side airbag module, defective inflator manufacturing has resulted in improper welding of the end cap and igniter carrier. Gas pressure during airbag deployment may cause cracks at the weld joint, …

Volkswagen Sharan 1.4/110kW 2016
13 Apr 2018 1561 units affected Ref JP-1142423

Insufficient notification to users regarding oil filter selection for diesel engine vehicles. When an oil filter with an improperly set relief valve opening pressure is used, metal particles generated inside the engine …

Mazda CX-5 2012–2013 Mazda Atenza 2012–2013
13 Apr 2018 63208 units affected Ref JP-1142422

In diesel engine vehicles, the turbocharger shaft may wear due to metal particles generated inside the engine. This can result in reduced acceleration power and abnormal noise, and in worst cases, shaft …

Mazda CX-5 2012–2013 Mazda Atenza 2012–2013
13 Apr 2018 63208 units affected Ref JP-1142421

In vacuum pumps on diesel engine vehicles, insufficient wear resistance allows metal particles generated inside the engine to wear the pump shaft. This reduces the negative pressure generation capability, and when the …

Mazda CX-5 2012–2013 Mazda Atenza 2012–2013
12 Apr 2018 170 units affected Ref JP-1142382

1. In wheel crane exhaust pipes, improper welding at the joint results in insufficient joint strength. Engine vibration may cause cracks that propagate during continued use, leading to joint fracture and exhaust …

コべルコ RK160-8 2017–2018 タダノ GR-160N-4 2017–2018
12 Apr 2018 170 units affected Ref JP-1142381

1. In wheel crane exhaust pipes, improper welding at the joint connection results in insufficient joint strength in some units. Vibration from the engine may cause cracks to develop. If operation continues …

コべルコ RK160-8 2017–2018 タダノ GR-160N-4 2017–2018
11 Apr 2018 42076 units affected Ref JP-1142400

In the manual parking brake lever, the spring force of the retention mechanism is inappropriate. When the lever is pulled up and the retention gear teeth are held in a balanced state, …

Toyota Dyna 2007–2016 Toyota Toyoace 2007–2016
10 Apr 2018 1060 units affected Ref JP-1142440

On large trucks and tractors, the bolts/nuts securing the spare tire carrier to the vehicle body may be improperly tightened, resulting in insufficient clamping torque and reduced axial force. Continued operation in …

UDトラックス Quon 2017–2018

Tesla: Steering Gearbox

Steering
6 Apr 2018 741 units affected Ref JP-1226410

The bolts securing the assist motor on the electric power steering rack are made of inappropriate material. In environments with heavy de-icing salt use, prolonged exposure can cause corrosion and bolt fracture. …

Tesla Model S 2014–2016

Aston Martin: Wiring

Fire risk
6 Apr 2018 664 units affected Ref JP-1226360

In the electrical system, improper routing design of electrical wiring may result in seat slide range exceeding set values if the power seat body control unit initial setup is not performed. This …

Aston Martin Aston Martin DB9 Volante 2004–2015 Aston Martin Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 2004–2015 Aston Martin Aston Martin DBS Volante 2004–2015 Aston Martin Aston Martin DBS Coupe 2004–2015 Aston Martin Vanquish Coupe 2004–2015 +2 more
6 Apr 2018 119 units affected Ref JP-1142370

In the asphalt finisher's hydrostatic continuously variable transmission (HST), the hydraulic circuit structure is inadequate, causing travel pump case pressure to exceed allowable limits during engine start. This deforms the travel pump …

H A N T A Asphalt Finisher 2017–2018

Nissan: Engine Block

Loss of control
5 Apr 2018 7 units affected Ref JP-1142430

During the engine balancer sprocket assembly process, improper fastening of sprocket bolts has resulted in some units being assembled in a temporarily tightened state. Continued operation in this condition may cause the …

Nissan Sylphy 2018
5 Apr 2018 71 units affected Ref JP-1142210

In shovel loaders, the exterior structure near the starter motor is improperly designed, allowing rainwater and other moisture to seep in through gaps. This moisture can travel along wiring and piping into …

Komatsu WA470-7 2012–2017 Komatsu WA470-8 2012–2017

Mitsubishi: Airbag

Airbag
4 Apr 2018 1400 units affected Ref JP-1226290

The driver-side airbag inflator has inadequate moisture-prevention measures for the gas-generating agent, which may degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity cycling. This can cause the inflator container to rupture during airbag …

Mitsubishi Triton 2006–2010

Mitsubishi: Airbag

Airbag
4 Apr 2018 131228 units affected Ref JP-1142240

The inflator (inflation device) for the passenger-side airbag has inadequate moisture-prevention measures for the gas generant, which may degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity fluctuations. Consequently, the inflator container may rupture …

Mitsubishi i 2003–2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 2003–2012
3 Apr 2018 47 units affected Ref JP-1142330

In large tractor engines, certain exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipes have insufficient weld strength at the pipe flange due to improper manufacturing processes. Engine vibration may cause cracks to develop at the …

Isuzu GIGA 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.