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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BMW: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
4 Jun 2015 10012 units affected Ref JP-1221860

Some fuel pumps contain foreign material inside due to improper manufacturing processes. Continued use in this condition may cause foreign material to jam the impeller inside the fuel pump, stopping the pump. …

BMW BMW 116i 2012–2014 BMW BMW 120i 2012–2014 BMW BMW 220i 2012–2014 BMW BMW 320i 2012–2014 BMW BMW 320i Gran Turismo 2012–2014 +12 more
4 Jun 2015 1057 units affected Ref JP-1221820

The fuse box in the engine compartment may contract due to heat from the exhaust pipe. If use continues in this condition, the electrical circuit for the low-beam headlight inside the fuse …

Chevrolet Corvette 2004–2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2004–2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z16 2004–2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2004–2013 Chevrolet Corvette Corvette Z16 2004–2013
4 Jun 2015 114 units affected Ref JP-1221810

The joint portion of the power seat height adjustment mechanism in the driver and front passenger seats was manufactured improperly, causing bolts securing the joint to loosen during power seat operation. Continued …

Chevrolet Camaro 2011 キャデラック SRX 2011

Mazda: Airbag

Airbag
4 Jun 2015 2625 units affected Ref JP-1135860

In certain passenger-side airbag inflators, the inflator container may rupture during airbag deployment, causing component fragments to disperse and potentially injuring occupants.

Mazda Atenza 2007

Mazda: Airbag

Airbag
4 Jun 2015 72949 units affected Ref JP-1135850

In certain driver-side airbag inflators, the container may rupture due to internal pressure during airbag deployment, causing component fragments to scatter and potentially injuring occupants.

Mazda RX-8 2002–2008 Mazda Atenza 2002–2008

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
28 May 2015 1998 units affected Ref JP-1221900

In certain passenger-side airbag inflators, the inflator container may rupture during airbag deployment, causing internal components to scatter and potentially injure occupants.

Honda Fit Aria 2008

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
28 May 2015 3045 units affected Ref JP-1221890

In certain driver-side SRS airbag inflators, the container may rupture due to internal pressure during airbag deployment, causing component fragments to scatter and potentially injuring occupants.

Honda MDX 2001–2006 Honda Lagreat 2001–2006

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
28 May 2015 6066 units affected Ref JP-1221880

In certain driver-side SRS airbag inflators, the container may rupture from internal pressure during airbag deployment, causing component fragments to scatter and potentially injuring occupants.

Honda Inspire 2001–2005 Honda Element 2001–2005 Honda Saber 2001–2005

Mercedes-Benz: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
28 May 2015 4268 units affected Ref JP-1221830

In the fuel pump, the fastening between the fuel pump and piping inside the fuel tank is inadequate in some units. Continued use in this condition may result in separation of the …

Mercedes-Benz C180 2014 Mercedes-Benz C200 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 2014

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
28 May 2015 257481 units affected Ref JP-1135820

In certain passenger-side airbag inflators, the inflator container may rupture during airbag deployment, causing component fragments to scatter and risking occupant injury.

Honda CR-V 2008 Honda Accord 2008 Honda Insight 2008 Honda Fit 2008 Honda Freed 2008 +2 more

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
28 May 2015 70138 units affected Ref JP-1135810

In certain driver-side SRS airbag inflators, the container may rupture due to internal pressure during airbag deployment, causing component fragments to scatter and potentially injuring occupants.

Honda Elysion 2004–2013 Honda Elysion Prestige 2004–2013
27 May 2015 1077 units affected Ref JP-1135770

In the anti-lock brake system (ABS) hydraulic pressure control device, improper component geometry can generate plastic debris during press-fit assembly. This debris may become lodged in hydraulic control valves, causing delayed pressure …

Lexus NX 200t 2014–2015 Toyota Alphard 2014–2015
22 May 2015 145 units affected Ref JP-1135720

In the water pump engine of sprinkler trucks, due to improper cam profile, rapid acceleration from near-idle to maximum engine speed can cause engine reversal. This may result in exhaust gases being …

Hino Hino Dutro 2013–2015 Hino Hino Ranger 2013–2015 Isuzu Elf 2013–2015 Isuzu Forward 2013–2015 Isuzu Forward Juston 2013–2015 +1 more

Porsche: Cooling System

Fire risk
22 May 2015 28 units affected Ref JP-1221850

The wiring routing of the left radiator fan in the engine compartment is improper, causing the wiring to contact the engine heat shield due to vibration during driving, resulting in insulation damage. …

Porsche 918 Spyder 2014–2015

BMW: Wheel

22 May 2015 2032 units affected Ref JP-1221780

On the running gear (wheel), the marking (wheel size) applied to light alloy disc wheels certified to comply with the technical standards specified in 'Technical Standards for Light Alloy Disc Wheels' is …

BMW BMW 523d 2013–2014 BMW BMW 523d Touring 2013–2014 BMW BMW 523i 2013–2014 BMW BMW 523i Touring 2013–2014 BMW BMW 528i 2013–2014 +1 more
22 May 2015 11774 units affected Ref JP-1221710

During rear wheel or brake disc removal and installation work, if the wheel flange mounting bolts are tightened beyond the specified torque value, cracks may develop in the wheel flange. Continued use …

BMW BMW HP2 Enduro 2004–2011 BMW BMW HP2 Megamoto 2004–2011 BMW BMW HP2 Sport 2004–2011 BMW BMW K1200GT 2004–2011 BMW BMW K1200R 2004–2011 +11 more

Mazda/Nissan: Airbag

Airbag
22 May 2015 104357 units affected Ref JP-1135800

Investigation of recalled units by the parts manufacturer revealed abnormal pressure output in the airbag inflator (inflation device) for the driver's seat that could lead to unintended deployment. Although the root cause …

Mazda Atenza 2004–2006 Mazda Titan 2004–2006 Mazda Bongo 2004–2006 Mazda Bongo Brawny 2004–2006 Nissan Vanette 2004–2006

Mazda: Airbag

Airbag
22 May 2015 17154 units affected Ref JP-1135790

An investigation of recalled units by the component manufacturer revealed a decrease in gas generant density in the passenger-side airbag inflator, which could lead to abnormal deployment. Although the root cause has …

Mazda Atenza 2005–2007

Subaru: Air bag

Airbag
22 May 2015 91151 units affected Ref JP-1135780

Investigation of recalled units by the component manufacturer revealed defects in the sealing of some passenger-side air bag inflator containers. Although the root cause has not been identified, there is a risk …

Subaru Impreza 2004–2007

Mitsubishi: Airbag

Airbag
22 May 2015 100165 units affected Ref JP-1135760

Investigation of recalled passenger-side airbag inflators revealed sealing defects in certain inflator canisters. Atmospheric moisture can enter the inflator during extended use, causing the gas generant to absorb moisture and potentially preventing …

Mitsubishi i 2004–2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 2004–2012
21 May 2015 44654 units affected Ref JP-2104740

The end treatment of the rain rail located on the rear side of the front fender in the engine room is inadequate, resulting in burrs and other defects generated during the manufacturing …

Mazda Demio 2014–2015
21 May 2015 500 units affected Ref JP-1221800

The passenger-side sun visor has insufficient retention force. When the passenger airbag deploys while the sun visor is in use, depending on the visor position, the airbag may contact it forcefully, causing …

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spider 2004–2005
21 May 2015 98377 units affected Ref JP-1135730

Medium-duty truck battery cable intermediate branch connectors lack sufficient water-sealing. Water ingress causes internal terminal corrosion. Continued use allows corrosion to progress; in worst case, terminal fracture severs battery power, causing engine …

Isuzu Forward 2007–2014
21 May 2015 6906 units affected Ref JP-1135700

The pop-up engine hood actuator has an improper seal structure at the cylinder attachment point, allowing water to enter the actuator interior. Continued use may result in insufficient engine hood rear-end lift …

Nissan GT-R 2007–2008 Nissan Skyline 2007–2008
20 May 2015 943 units affected Ref JP-1221790

In the hydraulic clutch master cylinder, improper internal cleaning during machining leaves residual chemical processing agents that react with brake fluid, causing gas bubble formation on the aluminum surfaces inside the master …

Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide 2014–2015 Harley-Davidson CVO Road King 2014–2015 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited 2014–2015 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Low 2014–2015 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic 2014–2015 +4 more
19 May 2015 283 units affected Ref JP-1221720

Some front seat belts have insufficient strength in the buckle component parts. In the event of strong force applied to the seat belt during an accident or similar incident, the buckle component …

Abarth 500 2014–2015 Abarth 500C 2014–2015 Fiat 500 2014–2015 Fiat Panda 2014–2015
15 May 2015 1263 units affected Ref JP-1135620

In the water pump engine of water sprinkler vehicles, due to improper cam profile, when the engine is rapidly accelerated from near-stall condition to maximum RPM, the engine may reverse. This causes …

Hino Hino Dutro 2008–2015 Hino Hino Ranger 2008–2015 Isuzu Elf 2008–2015 Isuzu Forward 2008–2015 Isuzu Forward Juston 2008–2015 +1 more

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
14 May 2015 19963 units affected Ref JP-1221750

Density reduction in the gas generant of passenger seat airbag inflators has been detected in units recovered from the market, which could lead to abnormal deployment. Although the root cause remains undetermined, …

Honda Fit Aria 2004–2007

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
14 May 2015 351 units affected Ref JP-1221740

Passenger seat airbag inflators recovered from the market have been found to exhibit reduced gas generant density, which may lead to abnormal deployment. Although the root cause has not been determined, inflators …

Honda Element 2004–2005 Honda Civic GX 2004–2005

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
14 May 2015 11456 units affected Ref JP-1221730

Abnormal internal pressure output has been detected in driver-side SRS airbag inflator units recovered from the field, which could lead to unintended deployment. Although the root cause has not been determined, inflators …

Honda Fit Aria 2004–2006

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.