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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14 Feb 2017 19907 units affected Ref JP-1139892

In the fuel system, the mounting hole position of the bracket that secures the fuel tank to the frame is improper, causing the fuel tank to be mounted in an incorrect position. …

Yamaha MT250 2014–2016 Yamaha MT320 2014–2016 Yamaha YZF-R25 2014–2016 Yamaha YZF-R25A 2014–2016 Yamaha YZF-R3A 2014–2016

Yamaha: Starting System

Loss of control
14 Feb 2017 19907 units affected Ref JP-1139891

The ignition switch contact plate is made of improper material. Water entering the ignition switch interior through washing or similar exposure can cause contact corrosion. Continued use may result in ignition switch …

Yamaha MT250 2014–2016 Yamaha MT320 2014–2016 Yamaha YZF-R25 2014–2016 Yamaha YZF-R25A 2014–2016 Yamaha YZF-R3A 2014–2016
14 Feb 2017 61739 units affected Ref JP-1139823

In small trucks, the fuel filter case of the diesel engine lacks sufficient structural strength. Due to fuel pressure fluctuations and engine vibration, the filter case may develop cracks, risking fuel leakage.

Hino Hino Dutro 2011–2015

Hino: Wiring

Loss of control
14 Feb 2017 111473 units affected Ref JP-1139822

In light-duty trucks, the edge processing of the bracket securing the instrument panel is inadequate, causing interference with wire harnesses routed in the surrounding area. Vibration during operation can damage the insulation, …

Hino Hino Dutro 2011–2016
14 Feb 2017 175053 units affected Ref JP-1139821

In small trucks, when the manual parking brake lever is pulled up, the teeth of the lever holding mechanism may rarely balance against each other, preventing the lever from securing firmly. Subsequently, …

Hino Hino Dutro 2006–2016

Suzuki: M/T

9 Feb 2017 1116 units affected Ref JP-1139910

Certain manual transmission vehicles have insufficient strength in the gear shift rear shaft. Repeated shifting operations can cause cracks to develop in the gear shift rear shaft. Continued use may result in …

Suzuki Escudo 2008–2013

Mitsubishi: Engine Control Computer

Loss of control
9 Feb 2017 22621 units affected Ref JP-1139800

The engine control ECU has an inadequate idle control program. When the crankshaft angle sensor output signal experiences temporary disturbance or momentary interruption during engine operation detection, ignition and fuel injection may …

Mitsubishi RVR 2009–2012 Mitsubishi Galant 2009–2012

Mazda: Seat

9 Feb 2017 248753 units affected Ref JP-1139780

The lifting link for driver seat height adjustment lacks sufficient strength, and the push nut retaining method for the lifting link is improper. This can cause cracks in the lifting link or …

Mazda Axela 2007–2010 Mazda Atenza 2007–2010 Mazda Demio 2007–2010 Mazda Biante 2007–2010

Porsche: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fuel leak
6 Feb 2017 684 units affected Ref JP-1224390

The mounting bolts of the fuel delivery pipe lack sufficient corrosion resistance, and may fracture due to stress corrosion cracking. This can create a gap at the connection between the fuel delivery …

Porsche 718 Boxster 2015–2016 Porsche 718 Boxster S 2015–2016 Porsche 718 Cayman 2015–2016 Porsche 718 Cayman S 2015–2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 2015–2016 +5 more

Rolls-Royce: Airbag

Airbag
6 Feb 2017 3 units affected Ref JP-1224340

Side airbag inflators may have improperly formulated ignition charges due to inadequate manufacturing controls. Consequently, side airbags may fail to deploy upon collision, potentially causing severe injury to occupants.

ロールスロイス Dawn 2016

BMW: Airbag

Airbag
6 Feb 2017 747 units affected Ref JP-1224330

The airbag inflator manufacturing process has inadequate quality control, resulting in some units with igniter composition not meeting design specifications. Consequently, airbags may fail to deploy upon collision, potentially causing severe occupant …

BMW BMW 218d Active Tourer 2016 BMW BMW 218d Gran Tourer 2016 BMW BMW 218d xDrive AT 2016 BMW BMW 218i Active Tourer 2016 BMW BMW 218i Gran Tourer 2016 +25 more

Porsche: Airbag

Airbag
3 Feb 2017 7 units affected Ref JP-1224310

In side airbag inflators, improper manufacturing controls have resulted in some units where the igniter composition deviates from design specifications. Consequently, side airbags may fail to deploy upon collision, potentially causing excessive …

Porsche 718 Boxster 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2016

Lincoln: Fuel Tank

Fire risk
3 Feb 2017 98 units affected Ref JP-1223410

Inadequate rust-preventive treatment of the fuel tank has caused the primer coat to peel away due to welding heat in some units. Continued use in this condition may result in fuel tank …

リンカーン MKX 2008
3 Feb 2017 289 units affected Ref JP-1139730

In the hydraulic gear pump of the wheel crane, the tie bolts that constitute the gear pump have insufficient strength, and cracks may develop due to vibration during travel and other operations. …

コべルコ MK650 2008–2016 コべルコ RK250-7 2008–2016
2 Feb 2017 17650 units affected Ref JP-2105160

The throttle cable waterproof boot was manufactured improperly using materials that deviate from design specifications. Consequently, the boot deteriorates and sustains damage prematurely, allowing rainwater and other moisture to infiltrate the cable …

Suzuki Address 110 2015–2016

Nissan: Airbag

Airbag
2 Feb 2017 25036 units affected Ref JP-1139880

The inflator (inflation device) of the passenger-side airbag has inadequate moisture prevention for the gas propellant. Repeated temperature and humidity changes may cause degradation of the gas propellant. As a result, the …

Nissan X-Trail 2000–2001 Nissan Caravan 2000–2001 Nissan Cube 2000–2001 Nissan Cefiro 2000–2001 Nissan Bluebird Sylphy 2000–2001 +1 more
2 Feb 2017 1 units affected Ref JP-1139850

On large tour buses, repeated prolonged flashing of the turn signal indicator may cause the orange cap on the rear turn signal indicator to melt. Continued operation in this condition may result …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Ace 2015
2 Feb 2017 1 units affected Ref JP-1139840

In medium-sized route buses, the rubber component used in the starter has inappropriate material properties, and the flywheel ring gear has insufficient wear margin. Frequent engine starting via the idle stop-and-start system …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Midi 2015
2 Feb 2017 2 units affected Ref JP-1139830

On large transit buses, the rubber component material used in the starter is inappropriate, and the flywheel ring gear lacks adequate wear tolerance. Frequent engine starting via the idle stop & start …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2015
2 Feb 2017 313 units affected Ref JP-1139760

In the vacuum pump of the brake booster, improper manufacturing of the pump has resulted in foreign matter remaining inside some units. When foreign matter blocks the lubrication oil passage, inadequate lubrication …

Subaru Impreza 2016
31 Jan 2017 1 units affected Ref JP-1139790

Medium-duty trucks are equipped with windshields manufactured improperly, failing to meet the standard for visible light transmittance, resulting in non-compliance with safety standards.

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2016
30 Jan 2017 1349 units affected Ref JP-1139810

The muffler on agricultural tractors has insufficient strength against thermal fatigue. Engine exhaust heat and vibration may cause cracks to develop in the muffler. Exhaust gas leaks from the cracked areas, and …

ヰセキ NT55FF 2013–2014 ヰセキ NTA50FF 2013–2014 ヰセキ NTA55FF 2013–2014
27 Jan 2017 523570 units affected Ref JP-2105130

In the continuously variable transmission (CVT), improper control of the control unit causes delayed clutch engagement within the CVT, resulting in loss of driving force during acceleration. Consequently, when releasing the brake …

Mitsubishi eK 2013–2015 Mitsubishi eK SPACE 2013–2015 Nissan Dayz 2013–2015 Nissan Dayz Roox 2013–2015
27 Jan 2017 178 units affected Ref JP-1224210

Due to inadequate manufacturing control of the transmission control module, some units have had control programs with different specifications written to them. As a result, when attempting to perform fault diagnosis with …

Abarth 500 2016

Chrysler/Dodge: Airbag

Airbag
27 Jan 2017 9036 units affected Ref JP-1224180

The passenger-side airbag inflator may have inadequate moisture protection of the gas generant. Repeated large temperature changes in high-humidity environments can cause degradation of the gas generant, potentially resulting in inflator housing …

Chrysler 300C 2004–2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8 2004–2012 Chrysler 300C Touring 2004–2012 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler 2004–2012 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2004–2012 +3 more

Nissan: ABS

Brakes
27 Jan 2017 12802 units affected Ref JP-1139770

The pump within the ABS actuator may have a damaged internal seal during assembly due to improper adjustment of the assembly equipment. This can result in insufficient brake fluid discharge pressure during …

Nissan Serena 2016
27 Jan 2017 48 units affected Ref JP-1139740

In the securing device of a container semi-trailer, the welding of the bracket connecting the rod that links the left and right twist locks is inadequate, and the weld may fracture during …

フルハーフ - 2016
27 Jan 2017 607429 units affected Ref JP-1139442

(2) In engine ECUs of vehicles equipped with idle-stop function, the engine control program is inadequate, which may prevent proper catalyst degradation diagnosis from being performed. Consequently, the warning light may not …

Mitsubishi eK 2013–2016 Mitsubishi eK SPACE 2013–2016 Nissan Dayz 2013–2016 Nissan Dayz Roox 2013–2016
27 Jan 2017 607429 units affected Ref JP-1139441

(1) In the engine starting system (starter), due to an inappropriate engine control program, shift operation immediately after engine cranking begins can cause the starter motor pinion gear to be forcibly engaged …

Mitsubishi eK 2013–2016 Mitsubishi eK SPACE 2013–2016 Nissan Dayz 2013–2016 Nissan Dayz Roox 2013–2016

Mercedes-Benz: Seat

Airbag
26 Jan 2017 1433 units affected Ref JP-1224300

In the passenger seat, the control program of the occupant detection system control unit is improper. When an occupant sits on the edge of the seat and remains stationary for an extended …

Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 2015–2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4MATIC 2015–2016 Mercedes-Benz GL63 4MATIC 2015–2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350d 4MATIC 2015–2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350d 4MATIC Coupe 2015–2016 +9 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.