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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Mitsubishi: Axle Shaft

Wheel / axle
9 Sep 2016 1919 units affected Ref JP-1138880

The rear axle shaft in agricultural tractors may develop cracks under high load conditions during field work due to improper heat treatment of the shaft. If use continues in this condition, cracks …

Mitsubishi GX40 2006–2014 Mitsubishi GX46 2006–2014 Mitsubishi GX460 2006–2014 Mitsubishi GX461 2006–2014 Mitsubishi GX50 2006–2014 +2 more

Honda: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
8 Sep 2016 2132 units affected Ref JP-2205070

The resin inlet cover inside the fuel pump is made of inappropriate material. When exposed to test oil used during manufacturing for extended periods, the inlet cover may swell during use and …

Honda SH mode 2013–2014

Honda: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
8 Sep 2016 18157 units affected Ref JP-2205060

The plastic inlet cover material inside the fuel pump is unsuitable. When exposed to test oil used during manufacturing for extended periods, the inlet cover may swell during use and interfere with …

Honda Grom 2013–2015 Honda Zoomer X 2013–2015

Honda: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
8 Sep 2016 130296 units affected Ref JP-2205050

The resin inlet cover material inside the fuel pump is inappropriate. When exposed to test oil used during manufacturing for an extended period, the inlet cover may expand during use and interfere …

Honda Cross Cub 110 2011–2015 Honda Super Cub 110 2011–2015 Honda Super Cub 110 MD 2011–2015 Honda Super Cub 110 PRO 2011–2015 Honda Super Cub 50 2011–2015 +2 more

Honda: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
8 Sep 2016 5176 units affected Ref JP-1223750

The resin inlet cover material inside the fuel pump is unsuitable. When exposed to test oil used during manufacturing for extended periods, the inlet cover can expand during use and interfere with …

Honda Forza Si 2013–2015

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
8 Sep 2016 668816 units affected Ref JP-1138890

The propellant in the passenger-side airbag inflator may degrade due to repeated environmental temperature and humidity fluctuations. This can cause abnormal pressure rise in the inflator during deployment, risking rupture of the …

Honda CR-V 2009–2011 Honda Accord 2009–2011 Honda Insight 2009–2011 Honda Insight Exclusive 2009–2011 Honda Elysion 2009–2011 +7 more

Volkswagen: Engine Block

Fire risk
7 Sep 2016 2 units affected Ref JP-1223720

In the engine, the drilling of the fuel line attachment hole in the cylinder head was performed improperly, resulting in some holes having excessive diameter. This prevents proper thread formation, reducing the …

Volkswagen VW The Beetle 2.0T 2015

Nissan: Starting System

Fire risk
7 Sep 2016 9481 units affected Ref JP-1138930

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, potentially causing circuit short circuits that prevent restart capability. In …

Nissan Serena 2016
6 Sep 2016 9942 units affected Ref JP-2105040

Improper routing design of electrical wiring causes the electrical connector to become pinched between the starter motor and seat box when the rear wheel sinks deeply during operation. This results in connector …

Yamaha Axis Street XC125E 2013–2016
5 Sep 2016 3259 units affected Ref JP-1223220

The control module (central electronic module) that controls electrical components has improper programming. In low ambient temperature environments, operating the turn signal immediately after engine start may cause it to be incorrectly …

Volvo Volvo S60 2014–2016 Volvo Volvo V60 2014–2016 Volvo Volvo V60 Cross Country 2014–2016

Mazda: Engine Control Computer

Loss of control
1 Sep 2016 117030 units affected Ref JP-1138850

In diesel engines, improper intake air volume control by the engine control computer causes fuel concentration to become locally rich in cylinders, generating excessive soot during combustion. When the exhaust valve opens, …

Mazda CX-3 2014–2016 Mazda Axela 2014–2016 Mazda Demio 2014–2016
1 Sep 2016 394941 units affected Ref JP-1138770

The gas-charged damper stay for the rear gate has improper coating on the outer cylinder end cap. In salt-affected regions, corrosion can occur due to salt exposure. Continued use allows corrosion to …

Mazda CX-3 2007–2015 Mazda CX-5 2007–2015 Mazda Axela 2007–2015 Mazda Atenza 2007–2015 Mazda Premacy 2007–2015 +1 more

Audi: Body

31 Aug 2016 274 units affected Ref JP-1223630

In vehicles equipped with a sunroof, improper sunroof manufacturing results in weak adhesion between the sunroof glass and frame in some units. As adhesion further deteriorates during use, sunroof glass may detach …

Audi Audi A8 3.2 quattro 2007–2008 Audi Audi A8 4.2 Quattro 2007–2008 Audi Audi A8 4.2 Quattro LWB 2007–2008 Audi Audi A8 6.0 Quattro 2007–2008 Audi Audi S8 2007–2008
31 Aug 2016 444 units affected Ref JP-1138862

Some units were forcibly assembled with the exhaust pipe mounting holes of the exhaust pipe stay that fixes the exhaust pipe to the engine misaligned with the exhaust pipe bracket mounting holes. …

Yanmar YT463 2015–2016 Yanmar YT470 2015–2016
31 Aug 2016 698 units affected Ref JP-1138861

The exhaust pipe mounting bracket securing the exhaust pipe to the engine has an improper design, resulting in insufficient strength at high engine RPM. Engine vibration causes the exhaust pipe to deflect, …

Yanmar YT490 2015–2016 Yanmar YT5101 2015–2016 Yanmar YT5113 2015–2016
31 Aug 2016 98 units affected Ref JP-1138832

On the engine mount bracket, improper welding instructions have resulted in some fixed bolts riding on the weld bead (reinforcement). Continued use in this condition may cause the bolt to loosen due …

Yanmar YT490 2015 Yanmar YT5101 2015 Yanmar YT5113 2015

Yanmar: Turbocharger

Fire risk
31 Aug 2016 291 units affected Ref JP-1138831

The intermediate pipe connecting the intercooler hose on the turbocharger intercooler has improper design, causing the hose to detach under boost pressure. This results in engine oil spray from the detached hose …

Yanmar YT490 2015 Yanmar YT5101 2015 Yanmar YT5113 2015

Yanmar: Power Steering

Steering
31 Aug 2016 301 units affected Ref JP-1138822

In the steering system of agricultural tractors, the hydraulic cylinder cap design is inadequate, causing excessive stress on the cap's retaining ring. Continued use in this condition may result in retaining ring …

Yanmar YT490 2015–2016

Yanmar: Power Steering

Steering
31 Aug 2016 720 units affected Ref JP-1138821

In the steering system of agricultural tractors, the retaining ring of the hydraulic cylinder cap has improper anti-rotation design, which may cause the retaining ring to detach. Continued use in this condition …

Yanmar YT463 2015–2016 Yanmar YT470 2015–2016 Yanmar YT490 2015–2016
30 Aug 2016 29 units affected Ref JP-1223690

Due to improper manufacturing instructions for rear seats, some vehicles may have incorrect seat belts installed. This may not comply with Safety Standard No. 22-3.

Jeep Cherokee 2015–2016
29 Aug 2016 7002 units affected Ref JP-1138810

In the steering device of wheel cranes, the clamp bolt torque of the tie rod end is inappropriate, causing reduced clamping force in some units. This results in looseness in the threaded …

カトウ Kato KR-20H Rafter 1990–2012 カトウ Kato KR-22H Rafter 1990–2012 カトウ Kato KR-25H Rafter 1990–2012 カトウ Kato KRM-25H Rafter 1990–2012 カトウ Kato KRM-35H Rafter 1990–2012
26 Aug 2016 1335 units affected Ref JP-1138840

During engine assembly, the rubber O-ring used at the connection between the cylinder and coolant line may not be properly installed due to improper assembly procedures. If operation continues in this condition, …

Kawasaki ZRX 1200 Daeg 2015–2016
26 Aug 2016 628 units affected Ref JP-1138730

Agricultural chemical spray vehicles have inadequate waterproofing on the instrument panel, allowing rainwater and other moisture to enter the fuse box interior. Continued operation in this condition can cause corrosion and breakage …

丸山 3S-H500 2013–2016 丸山 3S-H620 2013–2016 丸山 SSA-Z500 2013–2016 丸山 SSA-Z500-1 2013–2016 丸山 SSA-Z500-2 2013–2016 +2 more
26 Aug 2016 263 units affected Ref JP-1138720

In the backup light switch of agricultural chemical spraying vehicles, improper harness routing instructions for the switch can cause the harness to fracture when the forward/reverse operation lever is operated repeatedly. Continued …

丸山 3S-H500 2013–2014 丸山 SSA-Z500 2013–2014
26 Aug 2016 353 units affected Ref JP-1138600

Hanger bolts connecting the tank vehicle frame to the tank have insufficient bolt axial force due to improper tightening torque design specifications. This causes the tank to oscillate during driving vibration, and …

Hino Forward 2005–2016 Hino Hino Ranger 2005–2016
24 Aug 2016 36 units affected Ref JP-1138780

Certain trailer U-bolts have insufficient strength due to improper manufacturing. Continued use in this condition may result in U-bolt fracture due to vibration during operation, potentially preventing axle retention and causing loss …

東邦 2016 東邦 Toho TC36H1C33 2016 東邦 Toho TC36H1C34 2016 東邦 Toho TE28H8C21 2016 東邦 Toho TE36H2C3 2016 +4 more
24 Aug 2016 107 units affected Ref JP-1223640

Due to inadequate control programming in the engine control unit, the engine may stall just before the vehicle comes to a complete stop during rapid deceleration. This may cause the driver to …

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLE43 4Matic 2016
23 Aug 2016 10507 units affected Ref JP-1138800

Medium-duty trucks equipped with discharge headlights have improper pin configuration in the height sensor connector at the rear, preventing the height sensor from functioning. Consequently, the auto-leveling system for discharge headlights may …

Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 2012–2016
23 Aug 2016 1808 units affected Ref JP-1138760

In the cooling system of large tractors, improper selection of the fan shaft pulley bearing causes the shaft to tilt during high-speed operation, reducing the bearing seal integrity. This allows grease to …

Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great 2011–2016

Hino: Engine General

Fire risk
23 Aug 2016 45805 units affected Ref JP-1138620

In large truck engines, the closed ventilator (blow-by gas recirculation device) has an improper structure, causing the ventilator element to clog before its scheduled replacement interval. This raises crankcase internal pressure, allowing …

Hino Hino Profia 2010–2015

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.