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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BMW: Computer (Fuel System)

Loss of control
28 Nov 2016 1152 units affected Ref JP-1224070

Improper circuit design in the fuel pump control unit can cause short circuits due to condensation, resulting in excessive current to circuit components. This may damage the components and disable fuel pump …

BMW MINI Cooper 2015 BMW MINI Cooper S 2015 BMW MINI JCW 2015 BMW MINI One 2015
28 Nov 2016 7 units affected Ref JP-1224060

In the power transmission system, improper material management of the left rear drive shaft has resulted in some drive shafts being manufactured with incorrect material. Continued use in this condition may cause …

BMW BMW i8 2015

Mazda: Airbag

Airbag
25 Nov 2016 22928 units affected Ref JP-1139380

The inflator (gas generator) in the passenger-side airbag may degrade when the propellant is exposed to prolonged temperature fluctuations in humid conditions. During airbag deployment, the inflator container may rupture, causing component …

Mazda CX-7 2006–2009 Mazda Atenza 2006–2009
25 Nov 2016 10 units affected Ref JP-1139340

In the load application valve for diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration, improper setting of the valve operating pressure causes valve vibration, which can result in cracks at the coupling portion of the …

コべルコ MK650 2014–2016
25 Nov 2016 274 units affected Ref JP-1139330

In the intercooler piping, some hoses have improper design causing excessively tight bends that result in wrinkling of the inner layer. Engine vibration can initiate cracks from these wrinkles, and as cracks …

コべルコ RK250-7 2008–2013

Nissan/Isuzu: Airbag

Airbag
25 Nov 2016 12595 units affected Ref JP-1139320

The inflator (inflation device) of the passenger-side airbag has inadequate moisture prevention for the gas generant, which may degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity changes. As a result, the inflator housing …

Isuzu Como 2009–2012 Nissan Caravan 2009–2012 Nissan Fuga 2009–2012 Nissan Presage 2009–2012
25 Nov 2016 118389 units affected Ref JP-1139300

The water pump bearing assembly clearance is insufficient, which can cause bearing failure and loss of water pump function. This may result in timing belt damage, and continued operation could lead to …

Subaru Impreza 2008–2011 Subaru Exiga 2008–2011 Subaru Forester 2008–2011 Subaru Legacy 2008–2011

Subaru: Airbag

Airbag
25 Nov 2016 24533 units affected Ref JP-1139250

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

Subaru Legacy 2009

Subaru: Airbag

Airbag
25 Nov 2016 69368 units affected Ref JP-1139240

The passenger-side airbag inflator has inadequate moisture protection of the gas generant, which may degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity cycles. This may cause the inflator container to rupture upon airbag …

Subaru Impreza 2007–2009

Subaru: Airbag

Airbag
25 Nov 2016 37893 units affected Ref JP-1139230

The passenger-side airbag inflator has inadequate moisture protection of the gas generant, causing degradation through repeated temperature and humidity cycling. This may result in inflator container rupture during airbag deployment.

Subaru Forester 2007–2009

Subaru: Airbag

Airbag
25 Nov 2016 20668 units affected Ref JP-1139220

The inflator (inflation device) for the passenger-side airbag has inadequate moisture protection of the gas generant. Repeated temperature and humidity cycling can cause the gas generant to degrade, potentially resulting in inflator …

Subaru Exiga 2008–2009
24 Nov 2016 243907 units affected Ref JP-1139452

The engine control computer has improper exhaust gas recirculation control, causing fuel injector nozzle tip orifices to corrode and enlarge due to moisture in exhaust gases. This increases injection volume, causing particulate …

Toyota Dyna 2010–2016 Toyota Hiace 2010–2016 Toyota Regius Ace 2010–2016

Toyota: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
24 Nov 2016 210881 units affected Ref JP-1139451

In the diesel fuel injection system, insufficient strength in the fuel pump and fuel injection nozzle can cause cracking in the fuel passage, resulting in fuel leakage and reduced fuel pressure. This …

Toyota Dyna 2010–2016 Toyota Hiace 2010–2016 Toyota Regius Ace 2010–2016

Toyota: A/T

24 Nov 2016 75000 units affected Ref JP-1139400

The automatic transmission oil-passage switching lever fulcrum, which is connected to the shift lever, has insufficient strength. Repeated unintended rapid shift operations can cause wear and play at the fulcrum point. This …

Toyota Hiace 2009–2012 Toyota Regius Ace 2009–2012
24 Nov 2016 32100 units affected Ref JP-1139360

The gas-charged spring in the tailgate has inadequate paint coating on the outer cylinder end cap, causing rust to develop on the outer cylinder. Continued use in this condition allows rust to …

Mitsubishi RVR 2010–2016

Mitsubishi: Airbag

Airbag
24 Nov 2016 100480 units affected Ref JP-1139350

The passenger-side airbag inflator lacks adequate moisture protection of the gas generant. Repeated temperature and humidity fluctuations cause gas generant degradation, which may result in inflator container rupture during airbag deployment.

Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2006–2011 Mitsubishi i 2006–2011 Mitsubishi Delica 2006–2011 Mitsubishi Pajero 2006–2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 2006–2011

Rolls-Royce: Airbag

Airbag
22 Nov 2016 50 units affected Ref JP-1224130

The acceleration sensor for collision detection contains improper internal control firmware, preventing correct acceleration calculation during impact. Consequently, the airbag control unit fails to transmit deployment signals, resulting in non-deployment of all …

ロールスロイス Ghost EWB 2011–2012 ロールスロイス Ghost SWB 2011–2012

BMW: Airbag

Airbag
22 Nov 2016 100 units affected Ref JP-1224120

The acceleration sensor used for collision detection has an improper internal control program, which prevents correct acceleration calculation during collision and fails to transmit airbag deployment signals from the airbag control unit. …

BMW BMW 535i Gran Turismo 2011–2012 BMW BMW 550i xDrive GT 2011–2012 BMW BMW 550i GT 2011–2012 BMW BMW 740i 2011–2012 BMW BMW 740Li 2011–2012 +3 more
22 Nov 2016 200 units affected Ref JP-1224000

In the brake system brake pipes, improper installation work on the ABS hydraulic control unit has resulted in some instances where the spacing between brake pipes is insufficient. Consequently, engine vibration and …

Renault Clio 2013–2015 Renault Clio R.S. 2013–2015
22 Nov 2016 1938 units affected Ref JP-1223990

On the rear fender, the vertical clearance between the rear fender edge and wheel surface is minimal. Due to manufacturing tolerances in the vehicle body and chassis components, the wheel surface may …

Renault Clio R.S. 2013–2016
22 Nov 2016 23 units affected Ref JP-1223860

Some vehicles have insufficient corrosion resistance at the welded joint between the exhaust pipe and muffler due to inappropriate material used in the right-side exhaust pipe. The welded joint may corrode and …

Volvo Volvo S80 2014 Volvo Volvo XC70 2014
17 Nov 2016 208 units affected Ref JP-1224050

Some dipped-beam headlights have not undergone proper optical axis adjustment during manufacturing. Consequently, the optical axis direction may not conform to the standards specified in Safety Regulation Article 32.

Mercedes-Benz S550 Coupe 2015–2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 Coupe 4MATIC 2015–2016 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG S63 4Matic Coupe 2015–2016 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG S65 Coupe 2015–2016

Mercedes-Benz: Wiring

Fuel leak
17 Nov 2016 1596 units affected Ref JP-1224040

The electrical wiring of the fuel system has improper routing design in the area beneath the rear seats, causing interference with the seat frame in some vehicles. If operation continues in this …

Mercedes-Benz E200 2016
15 Nov 2016 2 units affected Ref JP-1223890

In the hydraulic circuit of agricultural tractors, improper welding of the noise insulator (a component that reduces operational noise in the hydraulic circuit) can cause cracks to develop at the weld under …

その他 F722 VARIO S4 2015–2016 その他 F724 VARIO S4 2015–2016
11 Nov 2016 29 units affected Ref JP-1224030

Certain driver-side seats have steel balls in the seat adjustment switch lacking rust-preventive treatment. During use, rust accumulation on the steel balls degrades switch operation. In worst-case scenarios, vibration during driving may …

Hyundai Grandeur 2007
11 Nov 2016 6 units affected Ref JP-1223920

In the brake system, due to inadequate manufacturing control of the brake master cylinder, some vehicles have an incorrect stop bolt installed. Consequently, if the rear brake fails, the front brake hydraulic …

Lotus Elise 2016 Lotus Elise S 2016
11 Nov 2016 44 units affected Ref JP-1223360

In the electronically controlled rear shock absorber, due to improper control programming, excessive hydraulic pressure is applied to the rubber seal during shock compression, which may cause oil leakage. Continued use in …

KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE 2015

Toyota: Door

11 Nov 2016 24394 units affected Ref JP-1139280

In vehicles with a seating capacity of 3 persons that lack a partition between the cargo area and passenger compartment, the sliding door does not satisfy the requirements for entry/exit openings specified …

Toyota Hiace 2013–2016 Toyota Regius Ace 2013–2016
7 Nov 2016 4 units affected Ref JP-1223930

The accelerator pedal positioning pin may fracture during assembly due to improper assembly procedures, and become lodged at the junction with the accelerator mounting. When the accelerator is operated, this can cause …

ロールスロイス Phantom EWB 2016 ロールスロイス Phantom SWB 2016
4 Nov 2016 21 units affected Ref JP-1139200

In the electrical circuit of the road roller, the power relay selection is inappropriate, resulting in insufficient fitting force between the relay and relay holder. As a result, vibration during operation causes …

住友 HM125H-3 2014–2016 日立 ZC125M-5 2014–2016

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.