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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McLaren: Airbag

Airbag
1 Mar 2017 47 units affected Ref JP-1224520

The passenger-side airbag inflator may have inadequate moisture prevention of the gas generant. Repeated large temperature fluctuations in high-humidity environments can degrade the gas generant, potentially causing the inflator container to rupture …

McLaren McLaren MP4-12C 2012
23 Feb 2017 12 units affected Ref JP-1224490

In the electric power steering system, the manufacturing process of the circuit board within the control unit is inadequate, and some units have unreliable solder joints at the terminal connections. Consequently, the …

Mercedes-Benz E220 BlseTEC 2012–2015 Mercedes-Benz E250 2012–2015 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid 2012–2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 2012–2015 Mercedes-Benz SL350 2012–2015 +2 more
23 Feb 2017 4616 units affected Ref JP-1224480

The electrical wiring of the wipers has improper fastening instructions during vehicle assembly, which may cause the wiring to interfere with the wiper linkage during wiper operation. This may result in wiring …

Mercedes-Benz E200 2016 Mercedes-Benz E200 4MATIC 2016 Mercedes-Benz E220d 2016 Mercedes-Benz E250 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400 4MATIC 2016

Mercedes-Benz: Engine

Loss of control
23 Feb 2017 1480 units affected Ref JP-1224470

The engine oil cooling system has insufficient cooling capacity, which can cause premature engine oil degradation. This may result in poor lubrication inside the engine, leading to engine seizure and in worst …

Mercedes-Benz G350 BlueTEC 2011–2015
23 Feb 2017 6740 units affected Ref JP-1139990

Some front seat belt pretensioners have improper igniter composition settings. During a collision, the igniter may fail to ignite properly, preventing pretensioner activation and belt retraction.

Honda Freed 2016 Honda Freed+ 2016
23 Feb 2017 64683 units affected Ref JP-1139980

In the engine, due to improper programming of the engine control unit, ignition timing, fuel injection, and boost pressure cannot be controlled appropriately under high intake air temperature conditions, which may cause …

Subaru Levorg 2014–2016
23 Feb 2017 172095 units affected Ref JP-1139975

In diesel engines, improper overspeed control allows oil contained in crankcase blow-by gas within the intake path to combust in the combustion chamber during wide-open throttle operation, causing engine speed to increase. …

Mazda CX-5 2012–2017 Mazda Axela 2012–2017 Mazda Atenza 2012–2017

Mazda: Computer (Fuel System)

Loss of control
23 Feb 2017 146702 units affected Ref JP-1139974

In diesel engines, noise suppression measures for voltage fluctuations in the injector control circuit are inadequate, allowing excessive current to flow through the circuit. This can damage and short-circuit the circuit, causing …

Mazda CX-5 2012–2017 Mazda Axela 2012–2017 Mazda Atenza 2012–2017

Mazda: Engine assembly

Loss of control
23 Feb 2017 172095 units affected Ref JP-1139973

In diesel engines, improper engine control during deceleration causes in-cylinder pressure to drop, reducing intake valve closing force. This allows soot to accumulate between the intake valve and valve seat, resulting in …

Mazda CX-5 2012–2017 Mazda Axela 2012–2017 Mazda Atenza 2012–2017
23 Feb 2017 159900 units affected Ref JP-1139972

In diesel engines, handling procedures for the fuel return hose during maintenance work are unclear. If the hose is not replaced during related service work, seal degradation at the hose attachment point …

Mazda CX-5 2012–2017 Mazda Axela 2012–2017 Mazda Atenza 2012–2017

Mazda: Fuel Injection System

Loss of control
23 Feb 2017 60617 units affected Ref JP-1139971

In diesel engines, improper torque of injector mounting nuts causes reduced contact pressure on injector gaskets. This allows combustion gases to blow past into the cylinder head, causing engine oil to carbonize. …

Mazda CX-5 2012–2017 Mazda Atenza 2012–2017
23 Feb 2017 71808 units affected Ref JP-1139920

In the transfer case of four-wheel drive vehicles, improper design of the intermediate shaft within the transfer case results in incorrect seating of the right drive shaft. Consequently, when large impacts are …

Mazda AZ-Wagon 2008–2009 Mazda Carol 2008–2009 Mazda Spiano 2008–2009 Nissan Pino 2008–2009 Nissan Moco 2008–2009 +7 more

Audi: Other (Power Transmission)

Loss of control
22 Feb 2017 729 units affected Ref JP-1224410

The internal seal of the solenoid valve controlling coolant in the transmission cooling system has insufficient durability, allowing coolant to enter the solenoid valve. Coolant can then flow through the solenoid valve …

Audi Audi A8 4.2q 2010–2012 Audi Audi A8L 4.2q 2010–2012
21 Feb 2017 123 units affected Ref JP-2105172

(1) Improper engine manufacturing has resulted in insufficient tightening of valve cover fastening bolts on some units. This can cause engine oil leakage from the valve cover, and in worst cases, engine …

Yamaha Cygnus X XC125SR 2016
21 Feb 2017 123 units affected Ref JP-2105171

(1) Due to improper engine manufacturing, some units have insufficient tightening of the valve cover fastening bolts. This may cause engine oil leakage from the valve cover, and in worst cases, engine …

Yamaha Cygnus X XC125SR 2016
21 Feb 2017 25 units affected Ref JP-1224460

The engine control unit has an inappropriate idling control program, which may cause insufficient air intake during engine restart. This results in unstable engine speed, causing the engine to stall immediately after …

BMW BMW G650GS 2013 BMW BMW G650GS-S 2013
21 Feb 2017 10 units affected Ref JP-1224380

In the fuel system of excavator-loaders, the rubber hose at the fuel filler cap is manufactured improperly, causing fuel to penetrate inside the hose during refueling and create cracks. Continued use in …

キャタピラー 966M 2015–2016 キャタピラー 972M 2015–2016 キャタピラー 980M 2015–2016

Isuzu/Nissan: Wiring

Fire risk
20 Feb 2017 8 units affected Ref JP-1139960

In street sweeper vehicles, the battery wiring routing for the auxiliary engine is improperly configured, which can cause contact with the battery mounting bolt. This may result in wiring damage and short …

Isuzu Elf 2009–2013 Nissan Atlas 2009–2013

Isuzu: Spring/Air Suspension

Wheel / axle
20 Feb 2017 77 units affected Ref JP-1139870

In vehicles with air suspension added to the rear axle leaf spring suspension, due to insufficient evaluation during development, when lowering the vehicle height by releasing air from the air bellows during …

Isuzu Elf 2005–2016
20 Feb 2017 27 units affected Ref JP-1139860

In propeller shafts of vehicles modified for rail operation, improper design during development has resulted in some units being assembled with installation angles exceeding the design specifications for modification standards. This causes …

Isuzu Elf 2001–2005

Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
17 Feb 2017 5 units affected Ref JP-1140020

Certain vehicles are equipped with passenger airbag inflators manufactured for overseas markets due to improper assembly plant procedures. This may result in the airbag failing to deploy properly when activated.

Toyota Corolla Rumion 2007–2010
16 Feb 2017 227 units affected Ref JP-1224370

Improper manufacturing of the motor that operates the steering column lock has resulted in damage to the coil insulation inside some motors. Continued use in this condition may cause the coil to …

Chevrolet Corvette 2008–2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008–2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z16 2008–2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2008–2013
16 Feb 2017 67413 units affected Ref JP-1139930

Certain front and side-view cameras have improper lens coatings. Acids in cleaning agents and rainwater corrode the coating; continued use allows corrosion to extend to the lens substrate, causing whitening and progressive …

Mazda CX-5 2012–2014

Triumph: Throttle

Steering
15 Feb 2017 252 units affected Ref JP-1224400

Insufficient clearance between the throttle grip and bar end may cause the throttle grip to thermally expand and contact the bar end when the grip heater is in use. This can result …

Triumph T120 2016

Toyota: Computer

Loss of control
15 Feb 2017 1455 units affected Ref JP-1139940

In the fuel cell system, due to improper boost control of the FC boost converter, the output voltage of the FC boost converter may exceed the maximum control voltage during extended downhill …

Toyota Mirai 2014–2016
14 Feb 2017 1458 units affected Ref JP-1224360

Front brake hoses have insufficient durability. Repeated steering inputs can cause cracks to form in the brake hoses. If vehicle operation continues in this condition, the brake hose may rupture and brake …

Land Rover Range Rover 2005–2012

Jaguar: Engine General

Steering
14 Feb 2017 1332 units affected Ref JP-1224350

The idler pulley of the engine accessory drive belt has been painted during manufacturing contrary to design specifications. During use, this paint thins, reducing the clamping force of the mounting bolts. The …

Jaguar XF 2012–2015 Jaguar XJ 2012–2015

Mitsubishi: Vehicle Body

Steering
14 Feb 2017 9562 units affected Ref JP-1140010

In large and medium-sized buses with independent front suspension, improper manufacturing of the center member allows water containing de-icing agents and similar substances to enter the interior of the center member, causing …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Queen 1993–2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Queen 1993–2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus 1993–2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Midi 1993–2007
14 Feb 2017 1492 units affected Ref JP-1139950

The fuel filter case in diesel engines has insufficient structural strength. Due to fuel pressure fluctuations and engine vibration, the filter case may crack, potentially causing fuel leakage.

Hino Hino Liesse II 2014 Hino Hino Liesse II 2014 Toyota Toyota Coaster 2014 Toyota Toyota Coaster Big Van 2014
14 Feb 2017 1266 units affected Ref JP-1139900

In road roller electrical wiring, the wire harness routed through the vehicle frame articulation section has insufficient flex fatigue resistance. Under loads during frame articulation, wiring may fracture. This can prevent speed …

住友 HW30VSH-5 2013–2015 住友 HW30VWH-5 2013–2015 住友 HW41VSH-5 2013–2015 住友 HW41VWH-5 2013–2015 日立 ZC35C-3 2013–2015 +3 more

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.