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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31 Mar 2016 4673 units affected Ref JP-1137890

In foot-operated parking brakes, improper bracket manufacturing results in insufficient clearance between the bracket and pole in some units. This causes increased resistance during parking brake operation, and in worst cases, may …

Daihatsu Move 2015 Subaru Stella 2015
31 Mar 2016 92249 units affected Ref JP-1137880

In vehicles equipped with push-start, the starter motor control program is defective. If the shift lever is moved from P to N range immediately after operating the push-start button, the starter motor …

Daihatsu Move 2014–2015 Subaru Stella 2014–2015
30 Mar 2016 6101 units affected Ref JP-1223200

Some brake pedal assemblies lack a retaining circlip on the brake pedal shaft during assembly. Continued use in this condition may allow the brake pedal shaft to disengage from the brake pedal …

Porsche Cayenne 2010–2016 Porsche Cayenne GTS 2010–2016 Porsche Cayenne S 2010–2016 Porsche Cayenne S e-hybrid 2010–2016 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2010–2016 +7 more
25 Mar 2016 15 units affected Ref JP-1223150

In the rear brake master cylinder, the piston cup seal material is inappropriate, resulting in insufficient strength of the cup seal in some units. Continued use in this condition may cause the …

インディアン Chief Classic 2015 インディアン Chief Dark Horse 2015 インディアン Chief Vintage 2015 インディアン Roadmaster 2015
25 Mar 2016 1234 units affected Ref JP-1137852

The design of the straw discharge device in the threshing mechanism of the combine harvester is inadequate, allowing straw to wrap around the drive pulley. Continued operation in this condition may cause …

Kubota ER575 2013–2016 Kubota ER590 2013–2016 Kubota ER6100 2013–2016 Kubota ER6120 2013–2016

Kubota: Exhaust Pipe

Fire risk
25 Mar 2016 1234 units affected Ref JP-1137851

In the exhaust pipe of combine harvesters, the exhaust pipe connection design is inadequate. When harvesting and threshing in wet paddies, mud can accumulate at the exhaust pipe connection, preventing outside air …

Kubota ER575 2013–2016 Kubota ER590 2013–2016 Kubota ER6100 2013–2016 Kubota ER6120 2013–2016
25 Mar 2016 3650 units affected Ref JP-1137840

In combine harvesters, improper design of the slewing clutch can cause stress concentration around the pressure plate during slewing clutch operation. This may result in failure of the retaining ring, loss of …

Kubota ER 108 2007–2013 Kubota ER 108N 2007–2013 Kubota ER572 2007–2013 Kubota ER572N 2007–2013 Kubota ER587 2007–2013 +3 more

Suzuki: Electrical System - Other

Loss of control
23 Mar 2016 7476 units affected Ref JP-1223160

In the rectifier, improper moisture control during power module (electronic composite element) manufacturing can cause adhesive failure between the finned case and power module after prolonged idling followed by sustained high-engine-speed operation. …

Suzuki B-KING 2007–2012 Suzuki Boulevard C109R 2007–2012 Suzuki Gladius 2007–2012 Suzuki GSR600 2007–2012 Suzuki GSX-R600 2007–2012 +3 more

Mitsubishi: Starting System

Fire risk
22 Mar 2016 982 units affected Ref JP-1137860

In large and medium-sized buses, the battery-side wiring of the starter motor has improper fastening. Continued operation in this condition may cause the wiring to loosen due to vehicle vibration, leading to …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Ace 2013–2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2013–2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Midi 2013–2016

Ford: Airbag

Airbag
18 Mar 2016 943 units affected Ref JP-1222210

The airbag control unit substrate coating is defective, causing cracks in the coating. Continued use in this condition allows moisture from condensation and other sources to enter the substrate through coating cracks, …

Ford Cougar 2012–2013
17 Mar 2016 63598 units affected Ref JP-1137750

In the VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) unit, the electric parking brake control program is inappropriate. When the electric parking brake is engaged during vehicle parking and the ignition switch is operated from …

Subaru WRX 2014–2015 Subaru Levorg 2014–2015 Subaru Legacy 2014–2015

Subaru: Supercharger

Loss of control
17 Mar 2016 17119 units affected Ref JP-1137740

Direct injection turbo engine intake ducts were manufactured with non-standard materials due to inadequate manufacturing controls. This causes degradation of oil resistance and heat resistance during use, leading to cracking of the …

Subaru WRX 2015 Subaru Forester 2015 Subaru Levorg 2015
16 Mar 2016 12025 units affected Ref JP-2104900

The weld strength between the side stand bracket and main frame is insufficient. Cracks may develop in the weld due to vibration during operation. If use continues, crack propagation may occur, and …

Kawasaki D-TRACKER 125 2009–2016 Kawasaki KLX125 2009–2016
11 Mar 2016 80 units affected Ref JP-1137830

In the engine of an engine-powered forklift, the connection design between the intercooler hose and intake flange is inadequate, resulting in insufficient fastening force at the connection. When the intercooler hose hardness …

Toyota Toyota Geneo 2015

Honda: Fuel Tank

Fuel leak
3 Mar 2016 51503 units affected Ref JP-2204892

Due to improper fuel tray shape, water entering during washing may accumulate in the fuel tray and infiltrate the fuel tank. When the fuel pump draws in this water, engine malfunction may …

Honda Dunk 2013–2015 Honda Tact 2013–2015

Honda: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fuel leak
3 Mar 2016 51503 units affected Ref JP-2204891

Improper routing of the fuel tank drain tube and fuel tray design can allow the drain tube to become obstructed by debris. This permits water ingress into the fuel tank during rain …

Honda Dunk 2013–2015 Honda Tact 2013–2015
3 Mar 2016 1616125 units affected Ref JP-1137650

The air conditioning compressor may have an improper refrigerant oil charge level, resulting in insufficient lubrication inside the compressor during air conditioning use. Continued operation under this condition can cause internal compressor …

Mazda AZ-Wagon 2008–2015 Mazda Flair Wagon 2008–2015 Nissan Roox 2008–2015 Suzuki Alto Lapin 2008–2015 Suzuki Palette 2008–2015 +1 more
2 Mar 2016 17 units affected Ref JP-1137820

Improper handling of defective frames during manufacturing has resulted in reduced hardness at the frame's side stand bracket attachment point. This may cause damage to the side stand bracket attachment point, risking …

Suzuki Hayabusa 2016
2 Mar 2016 2929 units affected Ref JP-1137810

The inflator (inflation device) in the passenger-side dual-stage deployment control airbag may rupture the inflator container during airbag deployment, though the root cause has not been identified. As a precautionary measure, the …

Lexus SC 430 2008–2010 TMUK(生産国:イギリス) Avensis 2008–2010 TMUK(生産国:イギリス) Avensis Wagon 2008–2010
26 Feb 2016 16550 units affected Ref JP-1137730

In the engine starting system (starter), due to inadequate engine control unit (ECU) firmware, simultaneous operation of the ignition switch and shift lever movement from P to N range during engine cranking …

Subaru Impreza 2014–2015
25 Feb 2016 86 units affected Ref JP-1223140

Battery cable routing is improper on certain vehicles, causing interference with the wiper linkage when the wipers are operated. This may damage the battery cable insulation, and in the worst case, the …

Mercedes-Benz GLE350d 4MATIC 2015 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLE63S 4Matic 2015
25 Feb 2016 17 units affected Ref JP-1223130

The ESP (Electronic Stability Program) control unit may have incorrect firmware loaded during service repairs, causing the ESP function and adaptive cruise control system to malfunction. This can result in the ESP …

Mercedes-Benz A180 2012–2014 Mercedes-Benz A250 2012–2014 Mercedes-Benz B180 2012–2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA180 2012–2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 4MATIC 2012–2014
25 Feb 2016 1897 units affected Ref JP-1223040

The air spoiler mounted on the vehicle rear has uneven adhesion between the spoiler surface and base during manufacturing. Continued use may cause the adhesive bond to separate, resulting in spoiler surface …

Renault Clio 2013–2015 Renault Clio Renault Sport 2013–2015
25 Feb 2016 3827 units affected Ref JP-1223030

Fuel hoses in the engine compartment have inappropriate length, causing interference between the fuel hose and engine mount due to vibration during driving. Continued use in this condition may result in fuel …

Renault Captur 2013–2015 Renault Clio 2013–2015
25 Feb 2016 62399 units affected Ref JP-1137800

The power window switch in the driver's door has an inappropriate internal structure. If excessive moisture enters the switch interior, abnormal current may flow through the circuit board inside the switch, causing …

Ford Freida 1995–2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee 1995–2002
24 Feb 2016 70 units affected Ref JP-1223003

The battery ground terminal is fixed in an improper position, which may cause increased electrical resistance at the ground terminal during use. Continued operation in this condition could result in starter motor …

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2013–2015

Suzuki: Wiring

Loss of control
24 Feb 2016 70 units affected Ref JP-1223002

Improper wire harness routing design causes interference with the fuel tank rear surface. Continued operation risks insulation wear and short-circuiting from vibration during driving, leading to engine malfunction and potential engine stall …

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2013–2015

Suzuki: Wiring

Loss of control
24 Feb 2016 70 units affected Ref JP-1223001

The connector structure joining the ignition switch lead wire and wire harness in the starting system is inadequate. During use, terminals inside the connector may corrode due to water ingress. Continued use …

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2013–2015

Suzuki: Engine Block

Loss of control
24 Feb 2016 118 units affected Ref JP-1222990

In the engine, improper heat treatment of tappets and cylinder head assembly procedures exist in some units. If foreign material enters between the tappets and camshaft, the tappets undergo abnormal wear, generating …

Suzuki Gladius 2013 Suzuki GSR750 2013 Suzuki V-Strom 650 2013
24 Feb 2016 30 units affected Ref JP-1222980

Due to improper assembly instructions for the breather hose on the fuel tank, some units may have the hose installed in a bent configuration. This can cause hose obstruction, preventing proper internal …

Suzuki Gladius 2013–2015

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.