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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4 Nov 2016 57 units affected Ref JP-1139180

On the rear floor panel, improper trajectory settings of the welding robot's welding gun caused the gun to interfere with the left rear portion of the rear floor panel, resulting in some …

Mitsubishi Outlander 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2016
2 Nov 2016 1435 units affected Ref JP-1139190

On forklifts, improper adjustment of the brake cable adjustment screw in the parking brake results in insufficient braking force in some units. This may not comply with the safety standards specified in …

Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Forklift 2013–2016 ニチユ三菱 Mitsubishi Forklift 2013–2016

Suzuki: Brake Light

Brakes
2 Nov 2016 13934 units affected Ref JP-1139150

The waterproof structure of the connector coupling the brake light switch to the main harness is inadequate. When the connector becomes submerged, water can travel along the wire core and enter the …

Suzuki GSR250 2012–2016
1 Nov 2016 27562 units affected Ref JP-1139270

The front wiper motor has inadequate weatherproofing at the front deck area. Water running between the front deck garnish and windshield glass can enter the motor interior, causing internal corrosion. In the …

Mitsubishi RVR 2010–2014
1 Nov 2016 73235 units affected Ref JP-1139260

The front deck waterproofing structure of the front wiper is inadequate, allowing water that flows between the front deck garnish and windshield glass to seep into the joint between the wiper motor …

Mitsubishi Outlander 2005–2012
31 Oct 2016 32 units affected Ref JP-1223880

The damper plate inside the clutch of the power transmission system has insufficient durability. Repeated sudden acceleration and deceleration can cause cracks in the damper plate due to impact from the damper …

Ducati 1199 Superleggera 2014–2015
31 Oct 2016 138 units affected Ref JP-1223870

The rear wheel hub geometry is inadequate, which can cause the positioning pin to be inserted in an incorrect location during maintenance or removal/installation work. This subjects the positioning pin to excessive …

Ducati XDiavel S 2016
28 Oct 2016 5 units affected Ref JP-1224020

On large tractors equipped with EVSC (Electronic Vehicle Stability Control), the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) parameter settings for the warning lamp display function are inappropriate. As a result, some vehicles fail to …

Volvo FH 2014–2015

Chrysler/Jeep: Computer

Fire risk
28 Oct 2016 1266 units affected Ref JP-1223950

The power liftgate control module on the rear door has inadequate waterproof design. Rainwater may seep through the rear gate opening and intrude into the module's connector terminals, causing short circuits that …

Chrysler Jeep Cherokee 2014–2015 Jeep Cherokee 2014–2015
28 Oct 2016 35 units affected Ref JP-1139140

In large bus brakes, some expander wedges have inadequate hardness due to improper heat treatment. Consequently, repeated braking causes wedge wear, resulting in fluctuating braking force. In the worst case, the wedge …

Isuzu Isuzu Gala 2016
28 Oct 2016 351 units affected Ref JP-1139130

In brakes for large and medium-duty trucks and buses, some expanders have insufficient hardness due to improper heat treatment of the wedge. Consequently, the wedge may wear through repeated braking, causing fluctuation …

Hino Hino Profia 2016

Honda: Damping Arm/Rod

Brakes
27 Oct 2016 13246 units affected Ref JP-1139170

The pivot arm bush surface treatment in the front fork is inadequate, causing the O-ring between the bush holder and bush to wear prematurely and leak grease. This increases sliding resistance between …

Honda Gyro X 2011–2015

Mazda: Fuel Tank

Fire risk
27 Oct 2016 30753 units affected Ref JP-1139160

The plastic pump ring assembly located on the top of the fuel tank has insufficient heat shielding. Exposure to heat from the engine and exhaust manifold can cause the pump ring to …

Mazda RX-8 2003–2008

Porsche: Power Steering

Steering
26 Oct 2016 214 units affected Ref JP-2205120

The waterproof filter affixed to the ventilation port of the electric power steering control unit may have been manufactured improperly, resulting in units without adequate waterproofing. If rainwater enters through the ventilation …

Porsche Macan 2015–2016 Porsche Macan S 2015–2016 Porsche Macan Turbo 2015–2016

Audi: Airbag

Airbag
26 Oct 2016 67341 units affected Ref JP-1223980

Driver or passenger airbag inflators may have inadequate moisture protection of the gas generant. When exposed to repeated large temperature fluctuations in high-humidity environments, the gas generant may degrade. Consequently, the inflator …

Audi Audi A4 1.8T 2004–2013 Audi Audi A4 2.0 2004–2013 Audi Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro 2004–2013 Audi Audi A4 Avant 2.0 2004–2013 Audi Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro 2004–2013 +23 more

Volkswagen: Airbag

Airbag
26 Oct 2016 126909 units affected Ref JP-1223970

The driver-side airbag inflator lacks adequate moisture protection for its gas generant. Under high-humidity environments with repeated large temperature fluctuations, the gas generant can degrade. This may cause the inflator container to …

Volkswagen VW CC 1.8T 2006–2014 Volkswagen VW up! 2006–2014 Volkswagen VW up! 1.0 / 55kW 2006–2014 Volkswagen VW Cross Polo 1.2 / 77kW 2006–2014 Volkswagen VW Golf 1.2/77kW 2006–2014 +19 more
26 Oct 2016 4531 units affected Ref JP-1139120

In the steering system, improper manufacturing of the coupling component (steering yoke) that connects the steering wheel and steering gearbox has resulted in play developing at the connection between the coupling component …

Toyota Comus 2012–2016 その他 Comus 2012–2016

Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
26 Oct 2016 1159578 units affected Ref JP-1139110

The inflator (inflation device) for the passenger-side airbag has inadequate moisture prevention for its gas generant, causing the gas generant to degrade through repeated temperature and humidity cycles. This may result in …

Toyota Auris 2000–2011 Toyota Corolla 2000–2011 Toyota Corolla Axio 2000–2011 Toyota Corolla Fielder 2000–2011 Toyota Corolla Runx 2000–2011 +2 more

Yamaha: Clutch Cable/Lock

Loss of control
25 Oct 2016 3069 units affected Ref JP-1139080

In the power transmission system, the oil seal of the clutch push lever may have fine cracks due to improper manufacturing. Continued use could cause the cracks to propagate under engine oil …

Yamaha WR250R 2014–2016 Yamaha WR250X 2014–2016

S/N: Differential

Brakes
21 Oct 2016 15 units affected Ref JP-1139042

In the power transmission system, the spider pin geometry within the differential is inadequate, causing the oil film on the spider pin to rupture during high-load operation. This results in spider pin …

S N FD40PXII 2015–2016 S N FD45PXII 2015–2016 S N FD50PXII 2015–2016
21 Oct 2016 15 units affected Ref JP-1139041

The brake piston seal in the braking system has inadequate heat resistance due to improper selection. Heat from braking causes the seal to deteriorate, resulting in brake fluid leakage and warning light …

S N FD45PXII 2015–2016 S N FD50PXII 2015–2016
20 Oct 2016 315 units affected Ref JP-1139090

In large tractors with tandem rear axles, the socket shape of the bolt tightening tool used during the fastening of bolts that secure the differential ring gear is improper, resulting in insufficient …

Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great 2015–2016

Isuzu: M/T

18 Oct 2016 499 units affected Ref JP-1139010

In the shift unit of the pneumatic air-shift transmission equipped on large buses, the end-face geometry of the outer piston that switches between even and odd gears is inadequate, resulting in insufficient …

Isuzu Isuzu Gala 2012–2014

Hino: M/T

18 Oct 2016 851 units affected Ref JP-1139000

In large buses equipped with pneumatically-operated automatic transmissions, the shift unit's outer piston—which switches between even and odd gear ranges—has an improperly shaped end face. This reduces the effective area receiving air …

Hino Hino Selega 2012–2014
17 Oct 2016 69 units affected Ref JP-1223910

The vehicle-side mounting bracket for ISOFIX child seats has insufficient durability. Repeated loading on the bracket during vehicle operation with the child seat installed can cause metal fatigue and cracking of the …

BMW Alpina XD3 Bi-Turbo 2014–2016
17 Oct 2016 16290 units affected Ref JP-1223850

The vehicle-side mounting bracket for securing ISOFIX child seats has insufficient durability. When the vehicle is driven with the child seat attached, repeated load cycles can cause metal fatigue and cracking of …

BMW BMW X3 xDrive 20d 2010–2016 BMW BMW X3 xDrive 20i 2010–2016 BMW BMW X3 xDrive 28i 2010–2016 BMW BMW X3 xDrive 35i 2010–2016 BMW BMW X4 M40i 2010–2016 +2 more
17 Oct 2016 45 units affected Ref JP-1139060

In large tractors, improper tightening of the front brake hose connection may result in insufficient clamp force at the hose joint. This can cause the connection to loosen, leading to air leakage …

Hino Hino Profia 2016
13 Oct 2016 733 units affected Ref JP-1223900

Due to improper programming in the airbag control module, the self-diagnostic function may activate and remain activated when subjected to vibration, such as when curbing. As a result, the signal to deploy …

Chevrolet Corvette 2013–2016 キャデラック Escalade 2013–2016
13 Oct 2016 1799 units affected Ref JP-1223700

In hydraulic clutch master cylinders, inadequate internal cleaning during manufacturing leaves residual manufacturing chemicals that are not removed. These chemicals react with brake fluid inside the master cylinder, causing gas bubble formation …

Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide 2015–2016 Harley-Davidson CVO Pro Street Breakout 2015–2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited 2015–2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Low 2015–2016 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special 2015–2016 +4 more

Yamaha: Engine - Other

Loss of control
12 Oct 2016 32650 units affected Ref JP-2105110

In the engine, improper routing design of the ignition coil electrical wiring can cause the wiring to become pinched between the holder and the main harness clamp. Additionally, improper manufacturing of the …

Yamaha Jog CE50 2013 Yamaha Jog CE50D 2013 Yamaha Jog CE50ZR 2013

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.