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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Suzuki: Engine General

Loss of control
19 Apr 2016 14001 units affected Ref JP-2104922

1. In the power transmission system, improper assembly of the belt-drive pulley may result in insufficient fastening torque of the pulley retaining nut. This can cause the nut to loosen during operation, …

Suzuki Address 110 2015–2016

Suzuki: Power transmission system

Loss of control
19 Apr 2016 14001 units affected Ref JP-2104921

1. In the power transmission system, improper assembly method of the belt-drive pulley results in insufficient fastening torque on the pulley retaining nut. Consequently, the nut may loosen during operation, causing abnormal …

Suzuki Address 110 2015–2016

Yanmar: Steering Gearbox

Steering
19 Apr 2016 5 units affected Ref JP-1138090

In the steering system, the parallel pin for positioning the steering cylinder is of inappropriate length. When the steering cylinder is assembled to the front axle case, the parallel pin contacts the …

Yanmar YT330 2016 Yanmar YT333 2016

Mitsubishi: Fuel Filter

Fire risk
19 Apr 2016 90 units affected Ref JP-1138050

In four-wheel drive small buses, improper placement of the fuel filter case allows flying debris and stones to impact the case during operation, causing cracks to develop. Continued use in this condition …

Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa 2015–2016
15 Apr 2016 171 units affected Ref JP-1223250

In the brake booster, improper manufacturing of the diaphragm has resulted in some units where the diaphragm thickness exceeds specifications. Cracks may develop in the diaphragm's curved section, and if operation continues …

リンカーン MKX 2010–2013
14 Apr 2016 5244 units affected Ref JP-2204940

Due to engine control module software effects, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions may increase depending on driving mode.

Volvo Volvo S60 2015–2016 Volvo Volvo V40 2015–2016 Volvo Volvo V40 Cross Country 2015–2016 Volvo Volvo V60 2015–2016 Volvo Volvo V60 Cross Country 2015–2016 +1 more
14 Apr 2016 79633 units affected Ref JP-2104930

On the roof side garnish, the molding of the positioning protrusion for the curtain shield airbag label attachment location is improper, resulting in sharp edges on some protrusions. Contact with these protrusions …

Daihatsu Tanto 2014

Hummer: Wiring

Fire risk
14 Apr 2016 1851 units affected Ref JP-1223190

In the blower fan electrical circuit, the connector and harness terminal materials are inadequate. Vibration causes metal wear at the terminals, increasing electrical resistance. Prolonged operation at fan speed 4 (high) or …

ハマー H3 2005–2009
14 Apr 2016 727585 units affected Ref JP-1138030

The end cap coating on the gas-pressurized strut of the back door is inadequately applied, causing early corrosion in some units. Continued use in this condition allows corrosion to progress, and the …

Mazda Familia Van 2009–2016 Nissan AD 2009–2016 Nissan AD EXPERT 2009–2016 Nissan e-NV200 2009–2016 Nissan NV200 Vanette 2009–2016 +4 more

Mitsubishi/Nissan: Cooling System

Loss of control
14 Apr 2016 124419 units affected Ref JP-1137903

The radiator fan motor brush material is inappropriate, causing the brush to absorb moisture and swell, resulting in poor contact and potential motor stoppage. This may lead to air conditioning malfunction and …

Mitsubishi Pajero Mini 2002–2013 Nissan Kicks 2002–2013
14 Apr 2016 124419 units affected Ref JP-1137902

In the engine ECU control program of turbocharged vehicles, knock control data is inappropriate, causing false knock detection and delayed ignition timing, which results in significantly elevated exhaust gas temperatures. Continued use …

Mitsubishi Town Box 2002–2013 Mitsubishi Pajero Mini 2002–2013 Mitsubishi Minicab 2002–2013 Nissan Kicks 2002–2013 Nissan Clipper 2002–2013 +1 more
14 Apr 2016 124419 units affected Ref JP-1137901

In the engine ECU control program of turbocharged vehicles, improper fuel injection amount settings can cause exhaust gas temperature to rise significantly during mid-to-high RPM, high-load driving. Continued use may result in …

Mitsubishi Town Box 2002–2013 Mitsubishi Pajero Mini 2002–2013 Nissan Kicks 2002–2013 Nissan Clipper Rio 2002–2013

Toyota: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fuel leak
13 Apr 2016 325755 units affected Ref JP-1138010

The fuel delivery pipe in the engine's fuel system has an improperly tightened fuel pressure sensor due to inadequate torque specifications. This results in reduced axial force at the fastening point, causing …

Toyota IS250 2003–2007 Toyota Crown 2003–2007 Toyota Mark X 2003–2007
13 Apr 2016 16618 units affected Ref JP-1138000

In the audio amplifier, speaker drive elements located near cooling air vents lack a protective circuit. If foreign objects cause these elements to short circuit, excessive current flows and damages the elements. …

Toyota Crown 2008–2013 Toyota Crown Majesta 2008–2013

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
7 Apr 2016 143137 units affected Ref JP-1138020

The driver-side SRS airbag inflator contains an improperly designed ignition charge for the gas generator. As a result, the gas generator may not combust during a collision, and the airbag may not …

Honda Acty 2010–2012 Honda Life 2010–2012
7 Apr 2016 20895 units affected Ref JP-1137990

In 12-speed mechanical automatic transmissions for heavy-duty trucks, insufficient rigidity of the planetary carrier causes pinion shaft wear due to repeated shifting. The spring pin securing the shaft fractures, allowing the shaft …

Hino Hino Profia 2003–2013
7 Apr 2016 25417 units affected Ref JP-1137960

The fuel filter drain plug mounting surface is not properly secured. During periodic inspections, when the drain plug is loosened and retightened, seal integrity may deteriorate. Continued use in this condition could …

Mazda CX-3 2014–2016 Mazda Demio 2014–2016

Mazda: Computer

Fire risk
7 Apr 2016 1073 units affected Ref JP-1137950

DC-DC converter inspection procedures were inadequate, causing excessive voltage to be applied to some units, which damaged internal circuit boards. Continued use of affected converters may result in internal short circuits, leading …

Mazda CX-3 2014–2015 Mazda Demio 2014–2015 Mazda Roadster 2014–2015

Mazda: Shock Absorber

Wheel / axle
7 Apr 2016 612 units affected Ref JP-1137940

In the front wheel suspension, the damper and knuckle fastening work was performed improperly, resulting in insufficient nut torque in some vehicles. If used in this condition, the nut may loosen and …

Mazda CX-3 2012–2015 Mazda MPV 2012–2015 Mazda Demio 2012–2015
7 Apr 2016 315304 units affected Ref JP-1137870

In the front wheel brake system, improper brake hose routing causes the bend radius to become excessively small when the steering wheel is turned fully. Repeated flexing can cause internal cracking of …

Nissan Roox 2008–2011 Suzuki Palette 2008–2011

Audi: Computer (Steering)

Steering
6 Apr 2016 161 units affected Ref JP-2204910

The waterproof diaphragm in the power steering control unit may be improperly installed, resulting in inadequate waterproofing. Continued use in this condition allows moisture to enter the unit, damaging the electronic circuit …

Audi Audi A4 Avant 2.0T 2015–2016 Audi Audi A5 SB 2.0T quattro 2015–2016 Audi Audi A5 Cabriolet 2015–2016 Audi Audi A6 1.8T 2015–2016 Audi Audi A6 2.0T quattro 2015–2016 +14 more

Volkswagen: Wiring

Loss of control
6 Apr 2016 2015 units affected Ref JP-1223170

The power connector to the fuse box, located in the fuse box positioned deep within the passenger-side glove compartment, may have insufficient insertion. Continued use in this condition can result in poor …

Volkswagen VW Passat Sedan 1.4/110kW 2015

Fiat: 500X

5 Apr 2016 293 units affected Ref JP-1223240

The bracket for attaching the vehicle registration plate at the rear of the vehicle may cause damage to the vehicle body's fastening clips due to inadequate work instructions during installation. Continued use …

Fiat 500X 2015
5 Apr 2016 441 units affected Ref JP-1223230

The bracket for mounting the vehicle registration plate at the rear of the vehicle may cause damage to the vehicle body's fastening hardware due to improper work instructions during installation. Continued use …

Jeep Renegade 2015
4 Apr 2016 118715 units affected Ref JP-1137980

The electric power steering (EPS) control computer has an inappropriate EPS assist shutoff voltage setting. When the battery is degraded, battery voltage may drop below the EPS assist shutoff voltage during large …

Honda Fit 2013–2015
4 Apr 2016 164388 units affected Ref JP-1137970

In idle stop systems using capacitor power, the boost-buck charging/discharging converter lacks sufficient overcurrent protection for its internal elements that regulate capacitor charge/discharge voltage. Overcurrent generated during restart from idle stop and …

Honda Vezel 2013–2016 Honda Fit 2013–2016
31 Mar 2016 26167 units affected Ref JP-1223180

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) control unit, which regulates airbags and occupant protection devices, may have defective integrated circuit manufacturing. This can cause semiconductor corrosion within the circuit. Continued use may result …

Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor 2007–2009 Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor Station Wagon 2007–2009 Mercedes-Benz C200 Kompressor 2007–2009 Mercedes-Benz C200 Kompressor Station Wagon 2007–2009 Mercedes-Benz C250 2007–2009 +6 more
31 Mar 2016 6 units affected Ref JP-1137930

In buses equipped with wheelchair securing belt installation, the side panel shape of the footrest is inappropriate, which can cause the wiring of the exit-signal button to become pinched in the side …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon 2015
31 Mar 2016 14 units affected Ref JP-1137920

In buses equipped with wheelchair restraint belt installation specifications, the side panel shape of the footrest is inappropriate, which may cause the exit signal button wiring to become pinched on the side …

Isuzu Erga 2015–2016
31 Mar 2016 92 units affected Ref JP-1137910

In the power transmission system of the forklift, the companion flange has insufficient strength and may develop cracks. If operation continues in this condition, cracks will propagate, and in the worst case, …

ユニキャリア FD20T15 2015–2016 ユニキャリア FD20T5 2015–2016 ユニキャリア FD25T15 2015–2016 ユニキャリア FD25T5 2015–2016 ユニキャリア FD30T15 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.