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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Tesla: Airbag

Airbag
14 Jun 2017 275 units affected Ref JP-1225040

The airbag control unit program for the passenger seat airbag is defective, causing the airbag deployment signal to not be transmitted to the airbag inflator in some vehicles. As a result, the …

Tesla Model X 2016–2017
13 Jun 2017 25 units affected Ref JP-1224930

In articulated bus engines, the retaining force of spacers designed to prevent fuel hoses from contacting each other is insufficient. Engine vibration can cause these spacers to loosen or detach. Continued operation …

Mercedes-Benz Citaro G 2007–2011

Honda: Body

8 Jun 2017 27372 units affected Ref JP-1140590

The end cap coating of the outer cylinder in the tailgate gas-charged open stay is inadequate, causing corrosion due to salt exposure in coastal regions. Continued use allows corrosion to progress, the …

Honda N-BOX SLASH 2014–2016

Yamaha: Engine - Other

Loss of control
6 Jun 2017 5291 units affected Ref JP-1140560

In the engine, the protective material covering the solder joints inside the crank position sensor is of inadequate material quality, allowing engine oil to penetrate into the sensor interior and adhere to …

Yamaha XVS400C Dragstar Classic 2009–2016 Yamaha XVS400 Dragstar 2009–2016
6 Jun 2017 23 units affected Ref JP-1140550

In the negative pressure switch controlling the operation of the vacuum pump in the brake booster, some units lack secondary vulcanization of silicone rubber during manufacture. This allows gases such as siloxane …

ニチユ三菱 Mitsubishi Forklift 2014–2016
2 Jun 2017 345 units affected Ref JP-1140580

In the hose between the pump and motor of the hydrostatic transmission, some hoses are not assembled according to drawing specifications and are in contact with the brake hose connected to the …

Komatsu WA270-7 2014–2017
1 Jun 2017 1040 units affected Ref JP-1140540

In large tour buses, the air conditioning cover and roof fastening structure is inadequate. When strong wind strikes from behind the roof, the plastic fasteners securing the cover may detach, causing the …

Isuzu Hino Selega 2005–2008
1 Jun 2017 1987 units affected Ref JP-1140530

In large tour buses, the fastening structure between the air conditioning cover and roof is inadequate. When strong wind is received from behind the roof, the plastic fasteners securing the cover can …

Hino Hino Selega 2006–2008
1 Jun 2017 30250 units affected Ref JP-1140490

The owner's manual does not include a compatibility table for i-Size child seats by seating position, failing to comply with Safety Standard Article 22-3, Detailed Notification Article 30 (UN Regulation No. 16, …

Suzuki Ignis 2016–2017

Mazda: Damper Arm/Rod

Fire risk
1 Jun 2017 29902 units affected Ref JP-1140452

(1) The fuel pump's resin pipe section has insufficient durability. The pipe deteriorates due to fuel pressure flowing through it and heat effects from the engine and exhaust manifold. Continued use may …

Mazda RX-8 2003–2004

Mazda: Fuel Pump

Fire risk
1 Jun 2017 29902 units affected Ref JP-1140451

(1) The fuel pump's resin pipe section has insufficient durability. The pipe degrades due to fuel pressure flowing through it and heat from the engine and exhaust manifold. Continued use allows degradation …

Mazda RX-8 2003–2008

Citroën: Seat Belt

Brakes
31 May 2017 224 units affected Ref JP-1224803

The attachment bracket securing the seat belt buckle to the rear seat has improper manufacturing, resulting in insufficient strength in some units. Consequently, the bracket may fracture under severe braking or collision …

Citroen C4 Picasso 2015–2016
31 May 2017 51 units affected Ref JP-1224802

In the running gear (wheels), improper work instructions for tire air valve assembly result in some valves not being correctly installed on the wheels. This causes air leakage from the tires. Continued …

Peugeot 308 2015–2016

Peugeot/Citroen: Door

Loss of control
31 May 2017 812 units affected Ref JP-1224801

Front and rear door lock mechanisms may seize due to improper assembly. This can prevent door opening/closing, cause lock disengagement from driving vibrations, and in worst case, result in doors opening while …

Citroen C4 Picasso 2015–2016 Peugeot 308 2015–2016

Jaguar: Fuel pump

Fire risk
31 May 2017 3 units affected Ref JP-1224870

In the fuel system, the fuel pump filter flange lacks sufficient strength against fuel pressure, which may cause cracks to develop in the flange. Fuel can leak from the cracks, and the …

Jaguar XF Premism Lsxsry 2009 Jaguar XFR 2009

Jaguar: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
31 May 2017 895 units affected Ref JP-1224860

In the fuel system, due to improper assembly instructions for the fuel hose, some fuel hoses are in contact with the vehicle body or evaporative gas hose. As a result, the hose …

Jaguar XF 2013–2015
31 May 2017 1958 units affected Ref JP-1224260

The pivot bolt fastening the side stand to the side stand bracket was improperly selected. Even when tightened to the specified torque, clamping force is insufficient, and vibration during operation can cause …

Ducati Italia Independent 2015–2017 Ducati Scrambler 2015–2017
30 May 2017 6 units affected Ref JP-1224850

In the power transmission system of excavators and loaders, certain hydraulic hoses controlling the parking brake have inadequate pressure resistance due to improper manufacturing. Continued operation under these conditions may cause the …

キャタピラー 259D 2016
30 May 2017 863 units affected Ref JP-1140510

In the direction indicators of wheel loaders, the component controlling the flashing rate of the direction indicator is inappropriate, resulting in some units having fewer flashes than specified in Safety Standard Article …

キャタピラー 907M 2015–2016 キャタピラー 910K 2015–2016 キャタピラー 914K 2015–2016
30 May 2017 532 units affected Ref JP-1140500

In the steering cylinder operating pump of shovel loaders, the hydraulic hose connected to the pump is installed in a twisted condition. When hydraulic pressure is applied, a return force acts on …

キャタピラー 901C2 2016–2017 キャタピラー 902C2 2016–2017 キャタピラー 903C2 2016–2017

Rolls-Royce: Airbag

Airbag
26 May 2017 1 units affected Ref JP-1224880

Side airbag inflators may have improperly formulated ignition charges due to inadequate manufacturing control. In the event of a collision, the airbag may fail to deploy, potentially causing severe injury to occupants.

ロールスロイス Dawn 2016

Fiat: Airbag

Airbag
26 May 2017 17 units affected Ref JP-1224840

In side airbag inflators, inadequate manufacturing control has resulted in some units where the igniter is not mixed according to design specifications. Consequently, side airbags may not deploy upon collision, potentially causing …

Fiat Panda 2016–2017

BMW: Airbag

Airbag
25 May 2017 20 units affected Ref JP-1224820

The airbag inflator manufacturing process is inadequately controlled, resulting in some units with ignition charges not formulated to specification. Consequently, airbags may fail to deploy upon collision, risking serious occupant injury.

BMW BMW 440i 2016 BMW BMW X1 xDrive 18d 2016 BMW BMW X1 xDrive 18i 2016

Isuzu: Power Steering

Steering
25 May 2017 62484 units affected Ref JP-1140520

In large trucks, power steering oil pipes may be improperly assembled during manufacturing, resulting in deformed pipe installation. This causes tensile stress on the power steering oil hose connected to the pipe. …

Isuzu GIGA 2005–2015
25 May 2017 41300 units affected Ref JP-1140480

The dust boot on the left front wheel drive shaft is improperly configured, causing the bellows to contact each other due to vibration during operation, resulting in premature dust boot wear. Continued …

Daihatsu Cast 2015–2016 Toyota Pixis Joy 2015–2016
25 May 2017 61847 units affected Ref JP-1140470

The end cap coating of the outer cylinder in the gas-charged strut for the back door is defective. This can cause corrosion due to salt exposure in coastal areas. Continued use allows …

Daihatsu Cast 2015–2016

Audi: Airbag

Airbag
24 May 2017 126 units affected Ref JP-1224790

The airbag inflators and seat belt pretensioners have improper manufacturing controls, resulting in igniters that are not formulated to specification. This may prevent airbag deployment and seat belt pretensioning during collision, potentially …

Audi Audi A4 1.4T 2016 Audi Audi A4 2.0T 2016 Audi Audi A4 2.0T quattro 2016 Audi Audi A4 allroad 2016 Audi Audi A6 2.0T quattro 2016 +9 more

Volkswagen: Airbag

Airbag
24 May 2017 531 units affected Ref JP-1224780

The inflators of airbags and seat belt pretensioners have improper manufacturing controls, resulting in some units with igniters not mixed to design specifications. Consequently, airbags may fail to deploy and seat belts …

Volkswagen VW Golf 1.2/77kW 2016–2017 Volkswagen VW Golf 1.4/103kW 2016–2017 Volkswagen VW Golf GTI / 162 kW 2016–2017 Volkswagen VW Golf GTI Clubsport 2016–2017 Volkswagen VW Golf R Variant 2.0 / 206 kW 2016–2017 +10 more
19 May 2017 13 units affected Ref JP-1140460

In the diesel engine of forklifts, the bracket structure securing the exhaust pipe is inadequate, which may cause cracks in the exhaust pipe due to engine vibration. Continued use in this condition …

ユニキャリア FD120-5 2015–2017
18 May 2017 3249 units affected Ref JP-2105190

The garnish mounted on the vehicle body side sill has insufficient strength at the attachment points. When stepping on the garnish while boarding or alighting, it may detach due to inadequate strength.

Subaru Exiga 2015

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.