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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Hino: Airbag

Airbag
30 Mar 2017 1925 units affected Ref JP-1140190

The inflator (inflation device) for the front passenger airbag in small trucks has inadequate moisture prevention of the gas generant, which may degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity fluctuations. This could …

Hino Hino Dutro 2011–2012

Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
30 Mar 2017 725999 units affected Ref JP-1140180

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

Toyota Alphard 2010–2012 Toyota Vellfire 2010–2012 Toyota Voxy 2010–2012 Toyota Auris 2010–2012 Toyota Corolla Axio 2010–2012 +3 more

Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
30 Mar 2017 27461 units affected Ref JP-1140170

The inflator gas generant in the driver-side airbag has an inappropriate moisture absorption temperature, which may cause the gas generant to degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity fluctuations. As a result, …

Toyota RAV4J 2002–2004 Toyota RAV4L 2002–2004 Toyota Vitz 2002–2004

Mitsubishi: Airbag

Airbag
30 Mar 2017 58562 units affected Ref JP-1140120

The passenger airbag inflator lacks adequate moisture protection of the gas generant, causing degradation due to repeated temperature and humidity cycling. This may result in inflator container rupture during airbag deployment.

Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2010–2012 Mitsubishi i 2010–2012 Mitsubishi Delica 2010–2012 Mitsubishi Pajero 2010–2012

Daihatsu/Subaru/Toyota: A/T

Loss of control
30 Mar 2017 49869 units affected Ref JP-1140110

In the torque converter of the continuously variable transmission (CVT), improper manufacturing of the internal bearing results in an uneven sliding surface. During use, this unevenness causes abnormal wear and potential fracture …

Daihatsu Tanto 2013–2014 Daihatsu Tanto Exe 2013–2014 Daihatsu Mira 2013–2014 Daihatsu Mira e:S 2013–2014 Daihatsu Mira Cocoa 2013–2014 +7 more

Subaru: Airbag

Airbag
30 Mar 2017 74215 units affected Ref JP-1140080

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

Subaru Legacy 2010–2012

Subaru: Airbag

Airbag
30 Mar 2017 46409 units affected Ref JP-1140070

The inflator (inflation device) for the passenger-side airbag has inadequate moisture prevention of the gas-generating agent, which may deteriorate due to repeated temperature and humidity cycles. This creates a risk of inflator …

Subaru Impreza 2010–2012

Subaru: Airbag

Airbag
30 Mar 2017 34061 units affected Ref JP-1140060

The passenger-side airbag inflator lacks adequate moisture protection for its gas generant, which may degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity cycles. This can cause the inflator container to rupture during airbag …

Subaru Forester 2010–2012

Subaru: Airbag

Airbag
30 Mar 2017 27124 units affected Ref JP-1140050

The inflator for the passenger-side airbag has inadequate moisture protection of the gas generant, which may degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity cycling. As a result, the inflator container may rupture …

Subaru Exiga 2010–2012
24 Mar 2017 3157 units affected Ref JP-1224620

The front propeller shaft's universal joint has defective manufacturing, allowing water and mud to enter the bearing area. Corrosion of the bearing by ingressed water and mud can result in abnormal noise …

BMW BMW ActiveHybrid X6 2010–2013 BMW BMW X5 M 2010–2013 BMW BMW X5 xDrive 35d 2010–2013 BMW BMW X5 xDrive 35i 2010–2013 BMW BMW X5 xDrive 50i 2010–2013 +3 more

Maserati: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
24 Mar 2017 1250 units affected Ref JP-1224450

Due to improper manufacturing of the fuel supply pipe, the interior of the pipe at the connector coupling attachment point may be damaged. This can cause gaps at the connector coupling attachment, …

マセラテイ Ghibli 2013–2015 マセラテイ Quattroporte 2013–2015
24 Mar 2017 1573 units affected Ref JP-1224430

The transmission shift lever returns to the center position after selecting a shift position, preventing the driver from shifting to Park range even when attempting to do so before the vehicle stops. …

マセラテイ Ghibli 2013–2015 マセラテイ Quattroporte 2013–2015

Porsche: Airbag

Airbag
23 Mar 2017 28 units affected Ref JP-1224600

The inflator of the passenger front airbag may have an improperly formulated igniter due to inadequate manufacturing control. Consequently, the passenger front airbag may fail to deploy upon collision, potentially causing severe …

Porsche 718 Boxster 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster S 2016 Porsche 718 Cayman S 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 2016 +2 more
22 Mar 2017 3 units affected Ref JP-1224590

Improper attachment of the bumper-damping device relay lever results in some units where the mounting bolts and nuts are not tightened to the specified torque. Consequently, the mounting bolts and nuts may …

BMW BMW S1000RR 2016

Yamaha: Handlebar

Steering
21 Mar 2017 13952 units affected Ref JP-1140090

The lower handlebar holder on the steering device has insufficient application of threadlocker on the stud bolts. Additionally, due to improper paint specification on the holder seating surface, repeated heavy loads from …

Yamaha MT-09 2014–2016 Yamaha MT-09A 2014–2016 Yamaha MT-09 TRA 2014–2016 Yamaha XSR900 2014–2016

Jeep: Cherokee

Fire risk
17 Mar 2017 161 units affected Ref JP-1224560

Due to improper attachment of the engine to the vehicle body, the air conditioning hose may contact the heat shield of the exhaust pipe. This can cause the air conditioning hose to …

Jeep Cherokee 2014–2015

Abarth: Seat

17 Mar 2017 32 units affected Ref JP-1224550

The right front seat may have improperly manufactured seat rails with unopened position adjustment grooves. As a result, the seat may not be properly secured, and in the worst case, the seat …

Abarth 500 2016 Abarth 695 Biporto 2016

Fiat: Seat

17 Mar 2017 314 units affected Ref JP-1224540

On the front right seat, improper manufacturing of the seat rail has resulted in some units where the seat position adjustment groove is not open. Consequently, the seat may not be properly …

Fiat 500 2016
16 Mar 2017 3773 units affected Ref JP-1140130

The auto-leveling control computer program for the headlights is defective. When the vehicle tilts rearward due to passengers occupying all seats, the optical axis may not adjust correctly. This can cause the …

Mazda CX-5 2016–2017

Nissan: Power Steering

Fire risk
16 Mar 2017 113 units affected Ref JP-1140040

The hydraulic hose of the power steering system may become disconnected due to improper crimping of the rubber hose and the fitting. When hydraulic pressure is applied through repeated steering operations, the …

Nissan Murano 2013–2014
13 Mar 2017 980 units affected Ref JP-1140000

In the engine, the onboard diagnostic program in the control computer is inappropriate, which may prevent fault detection when the intake air temperature sensor malfunctions. As a result, the engine warning light …

Suzuki SV650 2016–2017
9 Mar 2017 40565 units affected Ref JP-2205180

Some countershafts have developed fine cracks due to improper distortion correction processing after heat treatment. Repeated abrupt downshifts at high speeds can propagate these cracks, leading to shaft fracture and loss of …

Honda Super Cub 110 MD 2012–2016 Honda Super Cub 110 PRO 2012–2016

Isuzu: Other (Safety Lighting)

Loss of control
3 Mar 2017 112 units affected Ref JP-1139672

On four-axle container dedicated vehicles, the electrical circuit of a work lamp (non-operational during driving) mounted at the rear of the vehicle is improperly configured, which may cause it to be mistaken …

Isuzu GIGA 2003–2017
3 Mar 2017 138 units affected Ref JP-1139671

On four-axle container dedicated vehicles, the upper fender geometry on the 2nd axle and 3rd and 4th axles is inappropriate, causing rotating components to protrude from these areas. This does not comply …

Hino Hino Profia 2003–2017 Isuzu GIGA 2003–2017

Ford: Damper Arm/Rod

Wheel / axle
3 Mar 2017 371 units affected Ref JP-1224530

Due to improper assembly instructions for the rear suspension arm in the damper assembly, the rear suspension arm mounting bolts/nuts are tightened beyond the specified torque. Continued use in this condition may …

Ford EcoSport 2013–2014
3 Mar 2017 7 units affected Ref JP-1224510

In the electric power steering control unit, the manufacturing process of the circuit board is improper, resulting in some units where terminal welding is not secure. Consequently, terminal welds may separate, causing …

BMW BMW X3 xDrive 20d 2015 BMW BMW X5 xDrive 35d 2015

BMW: Airbag

Airbag
3 Mar 2017 34549 units affected Ref JP-1224500

Certain replacement inflator units for the driver-side airbag have inadequate moisture prevention for the gas generator. If a vehicle continues to use such an inflator after replacement during repair, the gas generator …

BMW BMW 318Ci 2000–2003 BMW BMW 318Ci 2000–2003 BMW BMW 318i 2000–2003 BMW BMW 318i Touring 2000–2003 BMW BMW 320i 2000–2003 +16 more
3 Mar 2017 28 units affected Ref JP-1224160

The front lower arm ball joint bolt has inadequate corrosion protection design. During use, the bolt may corrode, reducing its strength and causing fracture. This can result in separation of the lower …

Porsche 918 Spyder 2014–2015
3 Mar 2017 69 units affected Ref JP-1140100

The bolt and nut fastening the front strut to the knuckle are improperly tightened, with some nuts not secured to the specified torque. Continued use in this condition may cause the knuckle …

Mazda Carol 2016–2017 Suzuki Alto 2016–2017 Suzuki Alto Lapin 2016–2017 Suzuki Wagon R 2016–2017
2 Mar 2017 3373 units affected Ref JP-1140030

The control program of the cell monitor unit, which measures battery voltage and temperature in the traction battery, is inappropriate. When the vehicle rolls backward during acceleration on an uphill slope while …

Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2009–2010

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.