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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19 Feb 2015 34150 units affected Ref JP-1135031

Front door latch and back door latch may have insufficient strength due to use of different material parts during manufacturing. Repeated lock and unlock operations may cause these components to fracture, resulting …

Mazda Scrum 2014 Mitsubishi Town Box 2014 Mitsubishi Minicab 2014 Nissan NT100 Clipper 2014 Nissan NV100 Clipper 2014 +3 more
18 Feb 2015 47 units affected Ref JP-1221510

The fuel high-pressure pipe routing structure in agricultural tractor fuel systems is inadequate, causing cracks to develop at the high-pressure pipe attachment point due to engine vibration. Continued operation in this condition …

マッセイファーガソン MF6612-4 2014 マッセイファーガソン MF6613-4 2014 マッセイファーガソン MF6614-4 2014 マッセイファーガソン MF6614-4CVT 2014 マッセイファーガソン MF6615-4 2014

Yamaha: Horn

17 Feb 2015 8107 units affected Ref JP-1135190

The horn bracket has insufficient strength. Vibrations generated at specific engine RPM ranges impose loads on the bracket, which may cause cracking. Continued use can lead to crack propagation, and in the …

Yamaha XVS250 Dragstar 2008–2015

BMW Alpina: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
13 Feb 2015 34 units affected Ref JP-1221500

Some fuel pumps have excessive crimping of wiring and terminals due to improper crimping work. This causes increased electrical resistance, leading to overheating of the affected area, melting of surrounding components, and …

BMW Alpina B5 Bi-turbo 2010–2011 BMW Alpina B5 Bi-turbo Touring 2010–2011

BMW: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
13 Feb 2015 17636 units affected Ref JP-1221490

In the fuel pump, the crimping of wiring and terminals is improper, resulting in some units being over-crimped. This causes increased electrical resistance, leading to overheating of the affected area and melting …

BMW BMW 523i 2007–2011 BMW BMW 523i Touring 2007–2011 BMW BMW 528i 2007–2011 BMW BMW 528i Touring 2007–2011 BMW BMW 535i 2007–2011 +15 more
13 Feb 2015 487 units affected Ref JP-1135200

In shovel loader mufflers, the mounting bracket, fixing bolts, and engine-attached bracket have insufficient strength, which may cause fixing bolts to break or cracks to develop in the engine-attached bracket. Additionally, variations …

Kawasaki 65ZV-2 2008–2013 Toyota 4SDT50 2008–2013 コべルコ LK190Z-6 2008–2013
13 Feb 2015 701 units affected Ref JP-1135150

In the forklift rear axle bearing, improper bearing preload during assembly may cause spalling in part of the bearing. Continued operation in this condition risks rear hub bearing failure and tire separation …

S N FB09-18PSE 2010–2013 S N FB09-18PSE, 8FB15PS 2010–2013 S N FB15-25PSE, 8FB25PS 2010–2013 S N FB15PE 2010–2013 S N FB20-25PE 2010–2013 +13 more
12 Feb 2015 11 units affected Ref JP-1221450

In the rear shock absorber, improper welding at the mounting point may cause damage. This can result in abnormal noise and compromised driving stability.

Chevrolet Corvette 2014

Aprilia: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
12 Feb 2015 266 units affected Ref JP-1221390

Due to improper clearance design between the plastic impeller and fuel pump cover, the plastic impeller and fuel pump cover may interfere with each other as fuel temperature rises during operation. As …

アプリリア RXV450 2008–2010 アプリリア SCARABEO 125 i.e. 2008–2010 アプリリア SCARABEO 250 i.e. 2008–2010 アプリリア SPORTCITY 250 i.e. 2008–2010 アプリリア SPORTCITY CUBE 250 i.e. 2008–2010 +1 more

Nissan/Isuzu: Axle

Wheel / axle
12 Feb 2015 19037 units affected Ref JP-1135172

On vehicles equipped with ABS, the mounting structure of the rear-wheel ABS sensor is inadequate, resulting in poor sealing at the mounting surface in some cases. Consequently, mud and water infiltrating through …

Isuzu Como 2007–2012 Nissan Caravan 2007–2012

Nissan/Isuzu: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
12 Feb 2015 22384 units affected Ref JP-1135171

In direct-injection turbodiesel engines, the fuel injection pump seal may develop cracks due to improper manufacturing and design. If operation continues in this condition, cracks may propagate and eventually penetrate completely, potentially …

Isuzu Como 2007–2012 Nissan Caravan 2007–2012
10 Feb 2015 230 units affected Ref JP-1135160

In the engine cooling fan drive HST (hydrostatic continuously variable transmission) of combine harvesters, the tension arm pivot pin manufacturing instructions are improper, causing some tension pulleys to be misaligned. Additionally, some …

ヰセキ HJ6123G 2013–2014 ヰセキ HJ7123G 2013–2014
6 Feb 2015 69 units affected Ref JP-1221410

In the fuel evaporative emission control system, improper coating application at the piping connection results in corrosion during use, potentially creating holes through which fuel evaporative emissions may leak.

Ford EcoSport 2013–2014

Ford: Seat Belt

Airbag
6 Feb 2015 331 units affected Ref JP-1221370

The vehicle-side connector of the side and curtain airbag control module has some units with incorrectly arranged terminals. As a result, in the event of a collision, the seat belt pretensioner on …

Ford EcoSport 2013–2014

UD Trucks: Wheel Bearing

Fire risk
5 Feb 2015 10704 units affected Ref JP-1135180

Some large and medium-duty trucks have insufficient grease fill in the inner hub bearings. Continued operation in this condition may result in poor lubrication of the hub bearings, potentially leading to loss …

UDトラックス Quon 2014
5 Feb 2015 121 units affected Ref JP-1135130

In the steering system, the intermediate shaft connecting the steering wheel and gearbox may have welding defects at the joint due to improper positioning of the welding equipment setup. Continued use in …

Toyota FJ Cruiser 2013
5 Feb 2015 1602 units affected Ref JP-1135120

In the power transmission system of dual-axle rear-wheel-drive trucks, improper backlash settings between the spline section of the front flange of the rear-front axle final reducer and the spline shaft cause excessive …

Nissan Condor 2004–2011 UDトラックス Condor 2004–2011
30 Jan 2015 282 units affected Ref JP-1221420

The front right seat belt retractor may lock in low ambient temperatures due to improper manufacturing of retractor components, preventing the seat belt from being withdrawn and potentially leaving occupants unable to …

BMW BMW 218i Active Tourer 2014 BMW BMW 435i Gran Coupe 2014
30 Jan 2015 86 units affected Ref JP-1135112

In the power transmission unit's hydraulic piping, the clamp securing the hydraulic hose has an inappropriate shape. Subjected to hydraulic pulsation vibration, the clamp and hydraulic hose may rub and sustain damage. …

コべルコ RK250-7 2008–2014 コべルコ RK250-8 2008–2014 コべルコ RK700 2008–2014
30 Jan 2015 379 units affected Ref JP-1135111

In the hydraulic piping of the power transmission system: (1) The painting instructions for the mounting surface of the anti-rotation lock plate attached to the rotating joint are inadequate, resulting in insufficient …

コべルコ RK250-7 2008–2014 コべルコ RK250-8 2008–2014 コべルコ RK700 2008–2014
30 Jan 2015 85088 units affected Ref JP-1135040

In auxiliary brake lights, improper electrical circuit board design within LED elements may cause circuit board corrosion and loss of conductivity. Continued use may result in failure of the auxiliary brake light …

Mazda Flair 2012–2013 Suzuki Wagon R 2012–2013
29 Jan 2015 690 units affected Ref JP-1135140

In large intercity buses, the control programs for the engine control unit and exhaust aftertreatment device control unit are inadequate, resulting in insufficient urea water injection quantity. This may cause nitrogen oxide …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2013–1951
29 Jan 2015 4509 units affected Ref JP-1135100

On large tour buses, repeated prolonged flashing of the turn signal indicator can cause the orange cap on the rear turn signal indicator to melt. Continued use in this state may result …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Ace 2007–2015 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Queen 2007–2015 Nissan Space Arrow A 2007–2015 Nissan Space Wing A 2007–2015 UDトラックス Space Arrow A 2007–2015 +1 more
29 Jan 2015 867 units affected Ref JP-1135090

In the manually retractable left-side mirror bracket of large tour buses, improper assembly results in weak axial tension on the mirror-side bracket mounting bolts. Vibration during operation can cause cracks to develop …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Ace 2007–2014 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Queen 2007–2014 Nissan Space Arrow A 2007–2014 UDトラックス Space Arrow A 2007–2014
29 Jan 2015 17139 units affected Ref JP-1135080

In light-duty trucks, the baffle plate (anti-slosh partition) welded inside the fuel tank lacks sufficient weld strength. Fuel sloshing causes the baffle plate to deflect, creating cracks at the spot welds. Continued …

Isuzu Elf 2009–2013

Nissan: Steering Wheel

Steering
29 Jan 2015 2908 units affected Ref JP-1135070

In the steering column, the outer tube may have inadequate roundness, causing uneven load distribution on the inner bearings. Continued use may result in bearing damage, leading to increased vertical play in …

Nissan GT-R 2007–2008
29 Jan 2015 31672 units affected Ref JP-1134950

Improper IC manufacturing process control in the engine ECU may cause internal wiring fractures within the IC due to environmental temperature changes during use. This can result in abnormal fuel pump control, …

Mitsubishi eK WAGON 2008–2011 Mitsubishi Town Box 2008–2011 Mitsubishi Toppo 2008–2011 Mitsubishi Minica 2008–2011 Mitsubishi Minicab 2008–2011 +3 more
28 Jan 2015 5395 units affected Ref JP-2204610

Due to improper programming of the electric power steering control computer, when a temporary battery voltage drop occurs during engine startup, power supply to the electric power steering may be shut off …

Volkswagen VW up! 1.0 / 55kW 2013–2014
28 Jan 2015 529 units affected Ref JP-2204600

Due to improper programming in the lighting control computer, when the door is unlocked via remote control in low ambient temperatures, the answerback turn signal flash may be incorrectly identified as a …

Volkswagen VW Golf Variant 1.2 / 77 kW 2014 Volkswagen VW Golf Variant 1.4 / 103 kW 2014

Volkswagen: Airbag

Airbag
28 Jan 2015 1127 units affected Ref JP-1221430

Due to improper manufacturing of the acceleration sensor in the airbag control computer, self-diagnostics may detect an abnormality in the sensor. Consequently, the airbag warning light may illuminate and the front airbag, …

Volkswagen VW Polo 1.2/66kW 2014 Volkswagen VW Polo Blue GT/110kW 2014

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.