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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Volkswagen: Airbag

Airbag
13 Dec 2017 1243 units affected Ref JP-1225790

Driver-side airbag inflators may have inadequate moisture protection of the gas generant. Under high-humidity environments with repeated large temperature fluctuations, the gas generant can degrade. This may cause inflator container rupture during …

Volkswagen VW CC 1.8T 2007–2014 Volkswagen VW up! 1.0 / 55kW 2007–2014 Volkswagen VW Cross Polo 1.2 / 77kW 2007–2014 Volkswagen VW Golf 1.4/118kW 2007–2014 Volkswagen VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4/118kW 2007–2014 +9 more
11 Dec 2017 5553 units affected Ref JP-1225780

In the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), due to an inadequate control program in the ESP control unit, if communication between the unit and the driver assistance system is lost while cruise control …

Mercedes-Benz G350d 2015–2017 Mercedes-Benz G550 2015–2017 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 2015–2017 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG G63 2015–2017 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG G65 2015–2017
8 Dec 2017 463 units affected Ref JP-1225680

The control program that monitors the driver's seat belt buckle status in the seat belt non-fastening warning system is inappropriate. When the engine is started under specific conditions, the warning lamp does …

Porsche Panamera 2016–2017 Porsche Panamera 4 2016–2017 Porsche Panamera 4 e-hybrid 2016–2017 Porsche Panamera 4S 2016–2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo 2016–2017
8 Dec 2017 29 units affected Ref JP-1141510

In the electrical system of fire-fighting vehicles, the fusible link terminal crimp connection incorporated in the electrical circuit is improperly crimped, resulting in increased resistance and potential heat generation at the terminal. …

Isuzu Elf 2017 Isuzu Forward 2017
7 Dec 2017 1223 units affected Ref JP-1141560

In the wire harness connected to the alternator of large buses, the power cable and signal line are improperly secured. Vehicle vibration during operation may damage or sever the signal line. Continued …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2007–2010 Nissan Space Runner A 2007–2010 UDトラックス Space Runner A 2007–2010
7 Dec 2017 2736 units affected Ref JP-1141550

In the wire harness connected to the alternator of large buses, the power cable and signal line are improperly secured. Vehicle vibration during operation may damage or sever the signal line. Continued …

Nissan 2005–2010 Nissan Space Arrow 2005–2010 Nissan Space Wing 2005–2010 Nissan Space Runner 2005–2010 UDトラックス 2005–2010
6 Dec 2017 19 units affected Ref JP-1225720

In the suspension system, improper assembly instructions for the front lower arm result in insufficient bolt preload between the arm and knuckle arm. This causes noise during driving, and continued operation may …

Land Rover Discovery Sport 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2016
6 Dec 2017 640 units affected Ref JP-1141520

In resin fuel tanks, improper welding equipment settings cause the inlet pipe to be welded in a tilted position, resulting in incomplete fusion at the joint surface in some cases. This joint …

Lexus CT 200h 2016–2017

Mitsubishi: Airbag

Airbag
1 Dec 2017 46824 units affected Ref JP-1141440

The inflator (inflation device) of the front passenger airbag has inadequate moisture prevention for the gas generant. Repeated cycles of temperature and humidity changes may cause degradation of the gas generant. As …

Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2013–2017 Mitsubishi i 2013–2017 Mitsubishi Delica 2013–2017 Mitsubishi Pajero 2013–2017

Isuzu: A/T

30 Nov 2017 45855 units affected Ref JP-1141490

Medium and small trucks equipped with automatic transmissions may have oil hoses with inadequate strength due to improper manufacturing. The hoses cannot withstand oil pressure, resulting in cracks that cause oil leakage, …

Isuzu Elf 2013–2016 Isuzu Forward 2013–2016
30 Nov 2017 236 units affected Ref JP-1141500

Due to improper manufacturing of the brackets on both left and right rear-view mirrors, some units have undersized fastening sections. This insufficient bracket retention can cause the bracket to rotate due to …

Yamaha XSR700 2017
30 Nov 2017 83591 units affected Ref JP-1141480

In the fuel injection system of light-duty trucks, some supply pump mounting bolts fastened to the engine have insufficient tightening torque. If operation continues in this condition, the mounting bolt fastening section …

Isuzu Elf 2010–2013
29 Nov 2017 3742 units affected Ref JP-2105360

The electronic control unit (ECU) that controls fuel injection has improper programming, which may cause poor engine combustion during idle or when the throttle is slightly opened during acceleration. This can result …

Kawasaki Z125 Pro 2016–2017
29 Nov 2017 719 units affected Ref JP-1225710

The license plate light case material is inappropriate, causing premature deterioration when exposed to washer fluid and other cleaning agents. Continued use in this condition may result in damage to the case …

Land Rover Discovery Sport 2015–2016
29 Nov 2017 8 units affected Ref JP-1225700

On vehicles equipped with a glass roof, improper work instructions during glass roof installation result in insufficient adhesive strength. The adhesive bond of the roof may delaminate due to driving vibration and …

Land Rover Discovery 4 2012

Jaguar: Airbag

Airbag
29 Nov 2017 554 units affected Ref JP-1225690

Due to improper diagnostic tool configuration during servicing, some vehicles have incorrect programming installed in the restraint control unit that governs airbag deployment. This causes the airbag deployment control threshold to be …

Jaguar XJ Lux. 2010–2011 Jaguar XJ Supersport 2010–2011 Jaguar XJ Supersport LWB 2010–2011
29 Nov 2017 88 units affected Ref JP-1141450

In the hydrostatic transmission of shovels and loaders, the flange bolts securing the hydraulic hoses and piping have insufficient strength, causing bolt elongation and reduced axial force in some units. Continued operation …

Komatsu WA200-7 2017 Komatsu WA270-7 2017 Komatsu WA320-7 2017
28 Nov 2017 354 units affected Ref JP-1225670

Due to improper design of the ignition key module in the starting system, some units lack sufficient force to maintain key position. When a key holder or similar accessory is attached to …

Chrysler 300C 2007–2008 Chrysler 300C SRT8 2007–2008 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2007–2008 Chrysler Jeep Commander 2007–2008 Chrysler Charger R/T 2007–2008 +1 more
28 Nov 2017 2156 units affected Ref JP-1225660

Due to improper design of the ignition key module in the starting system, the ignition key cylinder may move from the ON position toward the ACC position when the driver's knee or …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005–2007 Chrysler Jeep Commander 2005–2007
28 Nov 2017 174 units affected Ref JP-1225640

In the starting device of manual transmission vehicles, improper manufacturing of the clutch start system switch causes internal switch components to break during use. The broken components may cause the switch to …

Chrysler Jeep Wrangler 2005–2006
28 Nov 2017 11419 units affected Ref JP-1141460

In high-pressure air systems installed on large trucks, improper selection of the air compressor causes oil content in the compressed air to carbonize and accumulate inside the air charge pipe. Continued operation …

Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great 2009–2014

Tesla: Seat

27 Nov 2017 56 units affected Ref JP-1225650

In second-row two-person seats equipped with seatbelts, improper manufacturing of the seat has resulted in incorrect cable adjustment of the reclining mechanism in some units. Consequently, the seatback cannot be securely fixed, …

Tesla Model X 2016–2017
24 Nov 2017 3397 units affected Ref JP-1141420

In the brake booster vacuum hose, improper assembly work has resulted in foreign material adhering to the inner surface of some hoses. If operation continues in this condition, the check valve inserted …

Daihatsu Thor 2017 Daihatsu Boon 2017 Subaru Justy 2017 Toyota Passo 2017 Toyota Roomy/Tank 2017
24 Nov 2017 210876 units affected Ref JP-1141410

Improper manufacturing of the front suspension frame can result in corrosion of the lower arm mounting bracket due to corrosive substances such as salt water. Continued use in this condition may allow …

Mazda AZ-Wagon 2007 Mazda Carol 2007 Nissan Pino 2007 Nissan Moco 2007 Suzuki MR Wagon 2007 +3 more
20 Nov 2017 8 units affected Ref JP-1141470

The spacer assembled on the rear wheel has an improper shape, causing contact between the spacer and rear wheel. Continued use in this condition may result in thermal deformation causing the spacer …

Kawasaki Z900RS 2017
17 Nov 2017 91 units affected Ref JP-1225580

In the fuel system, the resistor controlling the operating current of the electric fuel pump was selected inappropriately, causing premature degradation due to the operating current. If use continues in this condition, …

マセラテイ Quattroporte 2014–2017
16 Nov 2017 390222 units affected Ref JP-1141370

During final factory inspection, inspectors not officially appointed as final inspection personnel were found to have made pass/fail determinations, resulting in improper execution of safety standard inspections per the Road Transport Vehicle …

Subaru WRX 2010–2017 Subaru XV 2010–2017 Subaru Impreza 2010–2017 Subaru Forester 2010–2017 Subaru Levorg 2010–2017 +1 more
16 Nov 2017 2 units affected Ref JP-1225630

In the electric power steering system, improper manufacturing of the control unit has resulted in some units where the terminal portions of the internal circuit board are not properly welded. Continued use …

Mercedes-Benz E400 4MATIC Station Wagon 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC 2016–2017
16 Nov 2017 159 units affected Ref JP-1225620

The on-board diagnostic system has inadequate programming for recognizing signals from the fuel system control module. When a malfunction occurs in the fuel pressure sensor, fuel temperature sensor, or fuel pump, the …

Mercedes-Benz S600 2013–2015 Mercedes-Benz S65 2013–2015 Mercedes-Benz S65 Coupe 2013–2015 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S600 2013–2015
16 Nov 2017 172 units affected Ref JP-1225610

The fuel temperature sensor fault detection program in the engine control unit is inadequate. Under specific conditions, this may cause the check engine warning light to illuminate incorrectly. This triggers failsafe mode …

Mercedes-Benz G550 2016–2017

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.