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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25 Mar 2015 298 units affected Ref JP-1221622

Internal thermostat components are made of unsuitable material, which may corrode during use. Continued operation in this condition can allow corrosion to progress, and in worst case scenarios, the thermostat may fail …

Volkswagen VW Touareg V6 3.0 Hybrid 2011–2012

Volkswagen: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
25 Mar 2015 298 units affected Ref JP-1221621

Due to manufacturing tolerances in the fuel system, the fuel pipe and injector component may not be installed properly. This can result in gaps at the attachment point during use, causing fuel …

Volkswagen VW Touareg V6 3.0 Hybrid 2011–2012
25 Mar 2015 405 units affected Ref JP-1221612

The internal components of the thermostat are made of inappropriate material and may corrode during use. If operation continues in this condition, corrosion will progress, and in the worst case, the thermostat …

Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid 2011–2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid 2011–2012

Porsche: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
25 Mar 2015 405 units affected Ref JP-1221611

In the fuel system, manufacturing tolerances between the fuel pipe and injector components may prevent proper installation of the fuel pipe and injector. This can cause gaps at the attachment point during …

Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid 2011–2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid 2011–2012
25 Mar 2015 1944 units affected Ref JP-1221602

The internal component material of the thermostat is inappropriate and may corrode during use. Continued use in this condition can allow corrosion to progress, and in the worst case, the thermostat may …

Audi Audi A6 3.0T quattro 2011–2012 Audi Audi A6 Avant 3.0Tq 2011–2012 Audi Audi A6 Avant 3.0Tq 2011–2012 Audi Audi A7 SB 3.0Tq 2011–2012 Audi Audi A8 3.0Tq 2011–2012 +7 more

Audi: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
25 Mar 2015 1944 units affected Ref JP-1221601

Due to manufacturing tolerances between fuel pipes and injector components in the fuel system, some vehicles may not have proper installation of fuel pipes and injectors. This can result in gaps at …

Audi Audi A6 3.0T quattro 2011–2012 Audi Audi A6 Avant 3.0Tq 2011–2012 Audi Audi A6 Avant 3.0Tq 2011–2012 Audi Audi A7 SB 3.0Tq 2011–2012 Audi Audi A8 3.0Tq 2011–2012 +7 more

Yamaha: Wiring

Loss of control
24 Mar 2015 3739 units affected Ref JP-1135280

The side stand auto-up reminder device has improperly routed and sized electrical wiring that can interfere with the rear wheel drive chain. Continued operation may cause the wiring to wear due to …

Yamaha YZF-R25 2014–2015
23 Mar 2015 11 units affected Ref JP-1135330

In small truck engines, fastening bolts for the chain stretcher and upper skid mounting may be improperly tightened. Continued use in this condition can cause fasteners to loosen, resulting in abnormal noise …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2013

Honda: Fuel System - Other

Fuel leak
19 Mar 2015 13391 units affected Ref JP-2204632

The fuel tray shape in the fuel tank is inadequate, allowing rainwater and other debris entering from the floor to accumulate in the fuel tray and potentially enter the fuel tank when …

Honda Dunk 2014–2015

Honda: Fuel System - Other

Fuel leak
19 Mar 2015 13391 units affected Ref JP-2204631

The fuel tank drain tube is mounted in an improper position. During rain, water can enter the fuel tank through the drain tube outlet. If the fuel pump draws in water, engine …

Honda Dunk 2013–2014
19 Mar 2015 235 units affected Ref JP-1135270

On the engine, the packing of the oil filler cap located on the upper head cover—normally not used during operation—may suffer thermal degradation due to muffler heat, causing the cap to loosen. …

T C M ZW220 2005–2013 T C M ZW250 2005–2013 日立 ZW220 2005–2013 日立 ZW250 2005–2013
19 Mar 2015 122873 units affected Ref JP-1135260

In the engine control computer for turbocharged engines, the engine start-state determination program is inappropriate. When the CVT selector is operated quickly immediately after engine start, throttle opening correction control may continue. …

Nissan Note 2012–2013
19 Mar 2015 2697 units affected Ref JP-1135250

The exhaust pipe structure is inadequate. Resonance stress generated at specific engine speeds creates excessive loads on the exhaust pipe, causing cracks in some units. Continued use allows cracks to propagate and …

Suzuki Burgman 2014–2015
17 Mar 2015 87 units affected Ref JP-1221530

Push-button type parking brake switches and emergency stop switches have improper manufacturing controls, resulting in some units having insufficient internal sliding clearances. In low ambient temperatures, thermal contraction of the switch body …

ボーマク BW115AC-3 2013–2014 ボーマク BW131ACW-3 2013–2014
17 Mar 2015 191 units affected Ref JP-1135240

On mid-to-large coach buses, the bolts securing the door engine coupling bracket on the center door (sliding door) may loosen and detach due to improper fastening torque. If operation continues in this …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Midi 2014
17 Mar 2015 1384 units affected Ref JP-1135230

In the transmission, improper manufacturing of the shift lever results in some units where the claw R-shape does not conform to specifications. Consequently, shift operations apply excessive load to the claw portion, …

Yamaha MT-09 2014 Yamaha MT-09A 2014

Ford: Drive Shaft

Loss of control
13 Mar 2015 440 units affected Ref JP-1221560

Improper manufacturing of the drive shaft has resulted in insufficient strength in the outer race section. As a result, the drive shaft may fracture during operation, rendering the vehicle inoperable.

Ford Focus 2013

Toyota: Body

13 Mar 2015 85 units affected Ref JP-1135220

In vehicles modified for dual fuel operation (natural gas/gasoline), the floor panel fuel tank (gas container) mounting section has insufficient structural design, resulting in cracks in the floor panel. Continued use in …

Toyota Probox 2012–2014
12 Mar 2015 2131 units affected Ref JP-1221470

When a key ring or similar accessory is attached to the ignition key, driving vibrations may cause the ignition key to move from the RUN position. This cuts power to the vehicle, …

キャデラック CTS 2001–2011 キャデラック DTS 2001–2011 キャデラック SRX 2001–2011 キャデラック DeVille 2001–2011
10 Mar 2015 19654 units affected Ref JP-1221570

In the engine compartment, improper installation of the rubber seal to the bulkhead causes the seal to adhere to the inner surface of the hood when opened and separate from the bulkhead. …

Mercedes-Benz CLS350 2012–2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS350 Shooting Brake 2012–2015 Mercedes-Benz E250 2012–2015 Mercedes-Benz E250 CGI 2012–2015 Mercedes-Benz E250 CGI Station Wagon 2012–2015 +17 more

Land Rover: Wiring

Fire risk
6 Mar 2015 68 units affected Ref JP-1221590

An incorrect ground wire is installed in the air conditioning blower motor. When the air conditioning is used, this ground wire may overheat and burn. This can cause the electric power steering …

Land Rover Range Rover 2014–2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2014–2015
5 Mar 2015 61 units affected Ref JP-1135210

Trucks equipped with digital tachographs have improper instructions in the manual regarding the built-in clock setting procedure. When the clock is reset, the tachograph cannot be set following the manual instructions, causing …

Isuzu Forward 2014
5 Mar 2015 25 units affected Ref JP-1221460

When key holders or similar items are attached to the ignition key, vibrations during driving may cause the ignition key to move to a position other than RUN. This cuts power to …

キャデラック CTS 2011
4 Mar 2015 35 units affected Ref JP-1221550

The union nut at the brake pipe joint may loosen during use due to improper initial tightening. This can cause brake fluid leakage, resulting in warning light illumination, reduced braking force, and …

Jaguar XJ Lux. 2014 Jaguar XJ Prem. Lux. 2014 Jaguar XJR 2014 Jaguar XJ Supersport LWB 2014

Yamaha: Wheel

Steering
3 Mar 2015 27196 units affected Ref JP-2104620

Front wheel rims have improper finishing from manufacturing, resulting in poor tire contact. Air leaks between the rim and tire bead. Continued use causes tire pressure loss, heavy steering, and reduced handling …

Yamaha Cygnus X XC125 2012–2015 Yamaha Cygnus X XC125SR 2012–2015
20 Feb 2015 14 units affected Ref JP-1221540

On the front lower arm, anti-corrosion coating application on the ball joint bolt portion is inadequate, causing the bolt to corrode during use in some cases. This reduces bolt strength and can …

Porsche 918 Spyder 2014
20 Feb 2015 2 units affected Ref JP-1221520

In articulated buses, improper manufacturing of the base plate for roof fan installation can create gaps between the base plate and roof. Water may infiltrate the gap between roof and base plate, …

Mercedes-Benz Citaro G 2012
20 Feb 2015 1460 units affected Ref JP-1221380

In the front brake master cylinder, some units have foreign matter adhered to the reservoir tank due to inadequate cleaning after thread machining. Continued use in this condition may result in corrosion …

Harley-Davidson Super Glide Custom 2011–2012 Harley-Davidson Switchback 2011–2012 Harley-Davidson Street Bob 2011–2012 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim 2011–2012 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe 2011–2012 +7 more

Cadillac: Computer (Fuel System)

Loss of control
19 Feb 2015 12 units affected Ref JP-1221480

The fuel control module, which regulates fuel flow, has defects in the connector pins and electronic circuit board manufacturing, resulting in foreign material adhesion on some units. This foreign material can cause …

キャデラック Escalade 2013
19 Feb 2015 34150 units affected Ref JP-1135032

Front door latches and back door latches may have insufficient strength due to the use of different material components during manufacturing. Repeated locking and unlocking operations may cause these components to break, …

Mazda Scrum 2014 Mitsubishi Town Box 2014 Mitsubishi Minicab 2014 Nissan NT100 Clipper 2014 Nissan NV100 Clipper 2014 +3 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.