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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Suzuki: Engine - Other

Loss of control
23 Feb 2016 10 units affected Ref JP-1137780

In the engine, some intake pipe mounting bolts have insufficient fastening torque. These bolts may loosen, allowing air to be drawn in through the gaps at the intake pipe mounting interface, which …

Suzuki Let's 2014

Yamaha: Engine - Other

Loss of control
23 Feb 2016 2 units affected Ref JP-1137770

Due to improper machining of the air-volume control component in the engine throttle body, the control valve fails to close when coolant temperature is high, causing excessive air supply to the engine. …

Yamaha XP500A TMAX 2016

Mitsubishi: Airbag

Airbag
19 Feb 2016 152678 units affected Ref JP-1137760

In certain driver-seat airbag inflators, the cause remains undetermined; however, the inflator container may rupture during airbag deployment. As a precautionary measure, the affected inflators will be replaced.

Mitsubishi Delica 2006–2014 Mitsubishi Pajero 2006–2014

Mazda: Driver Airbag

Airbag
19 Feb 2016 1540 units affected Ref JP-1137700

The driver seat airbag inflator has been found to exhibit abnormal internal pressure output within the inflator canister that could lead to inadvertent deployment. Investigation of recalled units at the parts manufacturer …

Mazda Titan 2004

Mazda/Nissan: Airbag

Airbag
19 Feb 2016 208037 units affected Ref JP-1137690

In certain driver-seat airbag inflators, the container may rupture from internal pressure during airbag deployment; the root cause is undetermined. As a precautionary measure, the affected inflators will be replaced.

Mazda Atenza 2006–2014 Mazda Titan 2006–2014 Mazda Bongo 2006–2014 Mazda Bongo Brawny 2006–2014 Nissan Vanette 2006–2014
18 Feb 2016 2568 units affected Ref JP-1223120

In the rear wheel brake piping, the bolt fastening the rear brake hose to the rear brake pipe was improperly tightened during assembly, resulting in insufficient bolt tension on some vehicles. Continued …

Honda Forza Si 2013
18 Feb 2016 1288 units affected Ref JP-1223110

On the front brake hose, the material and length of the protective cover are inappropriate. During steering operation, the protective cover acts as a fulcrum, placing stress on the brake hose. Continued …

BMW BMW C600 Sport 2012–2015 BMW BMW C650 GT 2012–2015
18 Feb 2016 1400 units affected Ref JP-1223010

The turn/light switch has insufficient mounting rigidity. Switch operation causes connector terminal wear; the resulting debris oxidizes and generates insulation material. Continued use allows this insulation to lodge between terminals, causing poor …

Mitsubishi Triton 2006–2010
18 Feb 2016 176819 units affected Ref JP-1137720

In the rear seats, the metal frame shape is improper, and during an accident impact, the frame may interfere with the seat belt. Consequently, the seat belt may become damaged and fail …

Toyota RAV4 2005–2016 Toyota Vanguard 2005–2016
18 Feb 2016 30 units affected Ref JP-1137710

In CNG-powered large transit buses, some vehicles lack a device to display the front fog light activation status to the driver due to improper electrical wiring diagram specifications.

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2006
18 Feb 2016 1948 units affected Ref JP-1137640

In emergency vehicles, the harness routed inside the driver-side step lacks adequate waterproofing. Water entering the cabin via snow adhering to shoe soles flows to the step area and accumulates inside the …

Isuzu Super Medic II 1998–2015 Isuzu Fargo Filly 1998–2015 Nissan Caravan Elgrand 1998–2015 Nissan Paramedic 1998–2015
18 Feb 2016 371518 units affected Ref JP-1137470

Turn/light switches have insufficient mounting rigidity. Switch operation causes connector terminal wear, and the resulting wear debris oxidizes to form insulation material. Continued use may cause this insulation to lodge between terminals, …

Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2005–2014 Mitsubishi MINICAB-MiEV 2005–2014 Mitsubishi i 2005–2014 Mitsubishi Outlander 2005–2014 Mitsubishi Galant 2005–2014 +3 more

Yamaha: Engine - Other

Loss of control
17 Feb 2016 87 units affected Ref JP-1223100

In the engine, there is insufficient clearance between the primary chain and oil nozzle. During use, the primary chain may stretch and contact the oil nozzle. If operation continues in this condition, …

Yamaha XJR1300C 2014–2015
17 Feb 2016 15 units affected Ref JP-1137680

The intrusion prevention device on the aerial work platform vehicle has improper vehicle design, resulting in the lower edge height of the structural component at the rear of the vehicle exceeding 550 …

Hino Hino Ranger 2015
17 Feb 2016 152 units affected Ref JP-1137670

In the wheel crane's buffering device, the torque rod mounting support lacks sufficient strength. During hard braking, stress exceeding the fatigue limit may be applied to the mounting point of the torque …

タダノ CREVO 350 2004–2008
17 Feb 2016 32 units affected Ref JP-1137660

In the asphalt finisher's engine control unit, the power relay section design is inadequate, resulting in insufficient fit between the power relay and relay holder. If operation continues in this condition, vibration …

H A N T A 1432W 2015–2016 H A N T A 1741W 2015–2016

Niigata: Power Steering

Steering
12 Feb 2016 20 units affected Ref JP-1137630

The hydraulic pump for power steering has been assembled with improperly selected mounting bolts that are not correctly installed. Due to driving vibration and other factors, the threads of the mounting bolts …

ニイガタ Niigata NR43 Rotary Snow Plow 2015
10 Feb 2016 519 units affected Ref JP-1137590

In the power transmission and starting devices of agricultural chemical sprayers, the safety switch has inadequate dust-sealing design, allowing sand particles to enter the switch and cause it to seize. This prevents …

丸山 Shoshin Speed Sprayer 3S-H500 2013–2015 丸山 Shoshin Speed Sprayer 3S-H620 2013–2015 丸山 Maruyama Stereo Sprayer SSA-Z500 2013–2015 丸山 Maruyama Stereo Sprayer SSA-Z500-1 2013–2015 丸山 Maruyama Stereo Sprayer SSA-Z600S 2013–2015 +1 more

Isuzu: Door

Steering
9 Feb 2016 311 units affected Ref JP-1137570

The interior operating handle of the emergency exit door has improper welding, resulting in insufficient strength in some units. As a result, when the handle is operated, the weld may separate, preventing …

Isuzu Isuzu Gala Mio 2007–2010 Isuzu Isuzu Journey J 2007–2010

Hino: Door

Steering
9 Feb 2016 765 units affected Ref JP-1137560

Some emergency exit door interior operating handles have inadequate weld strength due to improper welding. As a result, if the handle is operated, the weld may separate, potentially preventing the emergency exit …

Hino Hino Melfa 2007–2010 Hino Hino Liesse 2007–2010

Hino: Power transmission system

Loss of control
9 Feb 2016 419 units affected Ref JP-1137550

In transit buses equipped with automatic transmissions, the torque converter cover mounting bolts on the torque converter backing plate are inadequately tightened due to improper bolt fastening procedures and improper threading of …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 2010–2015

Isuzu: Power transmission system

Loss of control
9 Feb 2016 663 units affected Ref JP-1137540

In route buses equipped with automatic transmissions, the torque converter cover mounting bolts on the backing plate have insufficient axial preload due to improper bolt tightening procedures and inadequate thread machining of …

Isuzu Erga 2010–2015

Hino: Door

Loss of control
9 Feb 2016 2511 units affected Ref JP-1137530

In the gliding-sliding doors of route buses, the fixing method for the bracket of the door open-close air cylinder and the rotating shaft that opens and closes the door is inadequate, causing …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 2004–2015

Isuzu: Door

Loss of control
9 Feb 2016 5327 units affected Ref JP-1137520

In the gliding slide doors of route buses, the fastening method between the bracket of the door open/close air cylinder and the rotating shaft that operates the door is inappropriate, which may …

Isuzu Erga 1994–2016 Isuzu Erga Mio 1994–2016 Isuzu Gala Mio 1994–2016 Isuzu Cubic 1994–2016
9 Feb 2016 4836 units affected Ref JP-1137492

The contact material of the side stand switch is inappropriate, causing contact wear during use. If use continues, wear progresses, the switch operation deteriorates, engine speed does not increase, and the vehicle …

Yamaha Gear BX50 2015 Yamaha Gear BX50N 2015
9 Feb 2016 2794 units affected Ref JP-1137491

The contact material of the rear brake light switch is inappropriate, causing the contact surfaces to wear during use. If operation continues without remediation, wear will progress, resulting in poor switch operation …

Yamaha Gear BX50N 2015

Hino/Toyota: Door

Loss of control
9 Feb 2016 922 units affected Ref JP-1137480

In route bus sliding doors, the fastening method between the air cylinder bracket for door actuation and the rotating shaft that opens and closes the door is inadequate, which may cause cracks …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon City 2002–2015 Toyota Toyota FCBUS 2002–2015
8 Feb 2016 38 units affected Ref JP-1137610

In the tire roller mudguard device, welding of the mudguard mat fixing holder is inadequate, resulting in insufficient weld strength at the joint. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to …

サカイ TZ701-1 2014

BMW: Computer (Steering)

Steering
5 Feb 2016 1 units affected Ref JP-1223090

In the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system, improper manufacturing of the sensor unit that detects operating conditions has caused looseness between the rotor core and rotor shaft in some vehicles. As a …

BMW BMW 218d Gran Tourer 2015
5 Feb 2016 310 units affected Ref JP-1223070

The power seats for the driver and front passenger have improper manufacturing at the height adjustment joint. During power seat operation, bolts securing the joint may loosen. Continued use in this condition …

Chevrolet Camaro 2010–2011 キャデラック SRX 2010–2011

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.