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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12 Oct 2016 141 units affected Ref JP-1139070

On the under-mirror used for vehicle loading operations in car transporters, the mirror bracket shape is inadequate, which can cause cracks to develop in the welded section due to vibration during operation. …

Hino Hino Dutro 2015–2016 Hino Hino Ranger 2015–2016 Isuzu Elf 2015–2016 Isuzu Forward 2015–2016 Mazda Titan 2015–2016 +5 more
12 Oct 2016 215000 units affected Ref JP-1139050

The parking brake cable attachment method is improper, causing the cable to detach from the operating lever due to vehicle vibration, which may result in parking brake failure.

Toyota Prius 2015–2016
7 Oct 2016 1422 units affected Ref JP-1223830

The transmission shift lever returns to center position after selecting a shift position. If the driver attempts to shift to Park before the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the shift may …

Chrysler 300 2012–2013
7 Oct 2016 4468 units affected Ref JP-1223820

The transmission shift lever returns to the center position after selecting a shift position. If the driver attempts to shift to Park before the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the shift …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013–2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013–2016
6 Oct 2016 49255 units affected Ref JP-2105090

On front doors, the adhesive of the door sash tape on the door sash is weak, causing the overlapped portion of the tape at the upper corner of the door to shift, …

Subaru Levorg 2014–2015
6 Oct 2016 102781 units affected Ref JP-1138970

In the secondary air pump of the exhaust emission control system, improper contact pressure within the relay controlling the pump causes arc discharge when contacts close, leading to contact welding and continuous …

Subaru Impreza 2006–2013 Subaru Exiga 2006–2013 Subaru Forester 2006–2013 Subaru Legacy 2006–2013
5 Oct 2016 21 units affected Ref JP-1223840

The instrument panel material is inadequate. In the event of an accident, an unbelted front passenger may strike their head against the instrument panel, risking injury.

Chevrolet Express 2010–2012
3 Oct 2016 71 units affected Ref JP-1223660

Due to inadequate manufacturing control of the steel tube in the propeller shaft, weld strength at the steel tube joint surface may be insufficient. During driving, drivetrain torque may cause cracks to …

BMW BMW M5 2014 BMW BMW M6 Cabriolet 2014 BMW BMW M6 Coupé 2014 BMW BMW M6 Gran Coupé 2014

Hino: Engine General

Fire risk
30 Sep 2016 191 units affected Ref JP-1139030

In large truck engines, the closed ventilator (blow-by gas recirculation device) has an improper structure, causing the ventilator element to become clogged before the scheduled replacement interval. This results in increased crankcase …

Hino Hino Profia 2010–2015

Hino: Differential

Wheel / axle
30 Sep 2016 67 units affected Ref JP-1139020

Certain large and medium-duty trucks have inter-axle differentials with improperly manufactured input shaft flanges, resulting in unbalanced input shaft rotation. This imbalance causes bearing damage, and if operation continues, bearings will seize, …

Hino Hino Profia 2010–2015 Hino Hino Ranger 2010–2015
30 Sep 2016 10 units affected Ref JP-1138960

Due to inadequate work instructions for direction indicators and clearance lights, incorrect bulbs may have been installed when reassembling bulbs removed during painting. This may result in insufficient brightness of the direction …

コべルコ RK700-2 2015–2016

Isuzu: Computer (Engine

Loss of control
29 Sep 2016 110657 units affected Ref JP-1138990

In the engine control unit of medium and small trucks, improper coating of the ventilation vent plug mounting section causes corrosion due to water exposure, reducing waterproofing. Water may then infiltrate the …

Isuzu Elf 2010–2015 Isuzu Forward 2010–2015
29 Sep 2016 665 units affected Ref JP-1138940

Due to improper electrical circuitry in the windshield wiper system, when the operating speed is switched near the stop position during wiper operation, a voltage differential can occur across the relay contacts …

KCM 50Z7 2013–2016 KCM 60Z7 2013–2016 KCM 62Z7 2013–2016 KCM 67Z7 2013–2016 KCM 70Z7 2013–2016 +8 more
27 Sep 2016 614 units affected Ref JP-1223400

In rear turn signal indicators, inadequate electronic circuit development evaluation may cause circuit elements to generate heat during continuous turn signal or emergency flasher operation. This may result in unstable voltage within …

Ford Mustang 2012–2014

BMW Alpina: Airbag

Airbag
23 Sep 2016 593 units affected Ref JP-1223760

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

BMW Alpina B3GT3 2007–2012 BMW Alpina B3S Bi-turbo 2007–2012 BMW Alpina B3S Bi-turbo Cabriolet 2007–2012 BMW Alpina B3S Bi-turbo Coupe 2007–2012 BMW Alpina B3S Bi-turbo Touring 2007–2012 +9 more
23 Sep 2016 133970 units affected Ref JP-1138950

The horn contains internal electrical contacts made of inappropriate material. Repeated water exposure causes oxidation film to form on the internal electrical contacts, potentially resulting in poor electrical continuity. This may cause …

Mitsubishi MINICAB-MiEV 2011–2015 Mitsubishi Minicab 2011–2015 Nissan Clipper 2011–2015

Subaru: Windshield Wiper

Fire risk
23 Sep 2016 107388 units affected Ref JP-1138910

In the windshield wiper system, due to improper manufacturing of the bottom cover (with built-in electrical circuit) of the front wiper motor, the electrical contact relay joint and worm wheel may interfere …

Subaru Legacy 2009–2013
20 Sep 2016 7 units affected Ref JP-1223730

In vehicles equipped with a sunroof, improper manufacturing of the sunroof may result in low adhesive strength between the sunroof glass and frame. As adhesive strength deteriorates during use, sunroof glass may …

Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2007–2008
16 Sep 2016 378 units affected Ref JP-2105080

On garbage truck tail gates (refuse input doors), the reinforcement material attached to the rear side of the tail gate is mounted improperly. Opening and closing vibrations of the tail gate can …

Hino Hino Dutro 2007–2016 Hino Hino Ranger 2007–2016 Isuzu Elf 2007–2016 Isuzu Forward 2007–2016 Toyota Dyna 2007–2016

Nissan: Starting System

Fire risk
16 Sep 2016 300 units affected Ref JP-1138980

In idle-stop-equipped vehicles, the starter-integrated alternator has insufficient electrical circuit resistance. High current during restart from idle-stop can damage internal components, causing circuit shorts that prevent restart from idle-stop. In the worst …

Nissan Serena 2016
15 Sep 2016 66 units affected Ref JP-1223810

The front lip spoiler mounted to the lower front of the vehicle was installed using incorrect screws due to improper installation work. As a result, the screws may loosen due to vibration …

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe 2016

Smart: A/T

Brakes
15 Sep 2016 26 units affected Ref JP-1223800

In the automatic transmission, the connector and cable for engaging the parking lock are improperly installed. When the shift is operated to P range, the connection between the connector and cable may …

スマート Fortwo 2016 スマート forfour 2016
15 Sep 2016 73 units affected Ref JP-1223790

Inadequate adhesive bonding between carbon-fiber propeller shaft and metal flange results in low bond strength at the joint. Engine torque may cause separation of the propeller shaft from the flange, interrupting power …

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GT 2015 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GT S 2015
15 Sep 2016 5 units affected Ref JP-1223780

In the automatic transmission, improper manufacturing of the dual clutch results in insufficient welding strength of internal components. Torque from the engine may cause cracks in the welded section, and continued use …

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG A45 4MATIC 2015–2016 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG CLA45 4Matic 2015–2016 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG CLA45 4Matic Shooting Brake 2015–2016
15 Sep 2016 6580 units affected Ref JP-1223770

The lever that operates the coolant flow switching valve inside the water pump in the engine cooling system has insufficient strength and may fracture. As a result, the piston connected to the …

Mercedes-Benz E250 2013–2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 Cabriolet 2013–2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 Coupe 2013–2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 Station Wagon 2013–2014
15 Sep 2016 1761 units affected Ref JP-1138900

In vehicles equipped with adaptive headlights, improper headlight optical axis adjustment methods have resulted in some units being adjusted with the optical axis shifted in the left direction. Consequently, the illumination direction …

Mazda Axela 2016
15 Sep 2016 1480 units affected Ref JP-1138870

The lever that actuates the coolant flow-diversion valve inside the water pump of the engine cooling system has insufficient strength and may fracture. If the lever breaks, the piston connected to it …

Nissan Skyline 2014–2015

Lexus: Airbag

Airbag
14 Sep 2016 1274 units affected Ref JP-1138920

Passenger-side airbag inflators may have improperly welded high-pressure gas sealing valves, resulting in reduced valve opening pressure. This may cause unintended high-pressure gas release and airbag deployment.

Lexus RX 200t 2015–2016 Lexus RX 450h 2015–2016

BMW: Airbag

Airbag
9 Sep 2016 109546 units affected Ref JP-1230150

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

BMW BMW 116i 2004–2012 BMW BMW 118i 2004–2012 BMW BMW 120i 2004–2012 BMW BMW 120i Cabriolet 2004–2012 BMW BMW 120i Coupe 2004–2012 +13 more

BMW: Airbag

Airbag
9 Sep 2016 109718 units affected Ref JP-1223740

The inflators in the driver's and/or front passenger airbags may have inadequate moisture protection for the gas generant. Repeated large temperature fluctuations in high-humidity environments can cause the gas generant to degrade, …

BMW BMW 116i 2004–2012 BMW BMW 118i 2004–2012 BMW BMW 120i 2004–2012 BMW BMW 120i Cabriolet 2004–2012 BMW BMW 120i Coupe 2004–2012 +13 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.