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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6 Jan 2015 813 units affected Ref JP-2204570

The seat heater system is not designed to account for electronic control module failure due to harness insulation degradation. If the electronic control module fails, current will continuously flow to the seat …

Aston Martin Aston Martin DB9 Volante 2006–2014 Aston Martin Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 2006–2014 Aston Martin Aston Martin DBS Volante 2006–2014 Aston Martin Aston Martin DBS Coupe 2006–2014 Aston Martin Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Coupe 2006–2014 +9 more

Chrysler: ABS

Brakes
25 Dec 2014 187 units affected Ref JP-1221330

Due to an inappropriate ABS control program, the hydraulic control valve within the ABS may malfunction when the brake pedal is depressed after the accelerator pedal is suddenly released during certain acceleration …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2012
25 Dec 2014 3955 units affected Ref JP-1221320

During maintenance work involving the sun visor or roof trim, if the vanity mirror lamp wiring is pulled out excessively and then the sun visor is secured with screws without confirming the …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2010–2014
25 Dec 2014 1117 units affected Ref JP-1221310

Due to improper control programming in the body control module, the diagnostic function for rear turn signal indicators may not operate. As a result, warning functions to the driver may not activate …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013–2014
25 Dec 2014 3445 units affected Ref JP-1221300

The brake booster is improperly positioned, allowing rainwater and other moisture to contact the unit and cause corrosion. As corrosion progresses, the booster deteriorates and loses the ability to maintain vacuum, resulting …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2010–2014

BMW: Seat

19 Dec 2014 347 units affected Ref JP-1221290

Due to improper adjustment work on the front seat backrest reclining angle adjustment mechanism, the reclining angle adjustment gear does not engage sufficiently, and the fixing force of the reclining position is …

BMW MINI Cooper 2014 BMW MINI Cooper S 2014 BMW MINI One 2014

BMW: Fuel Tank

Fire risk
19 Dec 2014 12 units affected Ref JP-1221280

In the fuel tank, improper welding of the ground wire mounting bolt has caused damage to the welded surface between the fuel tank and the bolt. This may result in fuel leakage …

BMW BMW i8 2014
18 Dec 2014 15 units affected Ref JP-2104580

The check valve in the hydraulic power unit installed on wing trucks has improperly manufactured pistons with outer diameters exceeding the specified value. If the switch is turned OFF during the open/close …

Hino Hino Profia 2014 Isuzu GIGA 2014 Isuzu Forward 2014 Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great 2014 UDトラックス Quon 2014
18 Dec 2014 235 units affected Ref JP-1134900

The longitudinal beam of the anti-entanglement device on 40-foot three-axle container semi-trailers is manufactured improperly, resulting in insufficient strength in some units. Continued operation may cause cracks in the longitudinal beam due …

トレクス - 2011–2013 日通 - 2011–2013

Lexus: ABS

Brakes
17 Dec 2014 59 units affected Ref JP-1134940

In the hydraulic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (ABS), the correction value for pressure control solenoid valve variance is inappropriate, which may prevent proper hydraulic pressure adjustment during braking. This …

Lexus NX 200t 2014

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
11 Dec 2014 1741 units affected Ref JP-1221270

The inflator (inflation device) in the front passenger airbag has been found to suffer container rupture during vehicle dismantling operations at third-party facilities. Although the root cause remains undetermined, inflators of the …

Honda Element 2003–2004

BMW: Starting System

Steering
11 Dec 2014 1328 units affected Ref JP-1221260

The engine control switch on the right side of the steering wheel has an improperly designed internal switching mechanism, resulting in sluggish operation in some units. In the worst case, the switch …

BMW BMW C600 S 2014 BMW BMW C650 GT 2014 BMW BMW F700 GS 2014 BMW BMW F800GS 2014 BMW BMW F800GS-A 2014 +12 more
11 Dec 2014 59 units affected Ref JP-1221250

Improper manufacturing of the accelerator pedal position sensor terminals in the engine harness connector may result in poor contact at these terminals. This can cause warning lights to illuminate, engine output to …

キャデラック ATS 2013
11 Dec 2014 1655 units affected Ref JP-1221110

The license plate mounting bracket attachment to the vehicle has inadequate structural design. Under operational loads, this portion may sustain damage. Continued use could result in the license plate and mounting bracket …

Ducati Diavel 2011–2013 Ducati Diavel AMG 2011–2013 Ducati Diavel Carbon 2011–2013 Ducati Diavel Cromo 2011–2013 Ducati Diavel Dark 2011–2013 +2 more

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
11 Dec 2014 172265 units affected Ref JP-1134930

The inflator (inflation device) of the front passenger airbag has experienced container fracturing during vehicle dismantling operations by a third party. Although the cause remains undetermined, inflators of the same model year …

Honda CR-V 2003 Honda That's 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 2003 Honda Civic Ferio 2003 Honda Stream 2003 +3 more

Nissan: Airbag

Airbag
11 Dec 2014 83617 units affected Ref JP-1134920

Damage to the passenger-side airbag inflator container was discovered during vehicle dismantling operations. Although the root cause remains undetermined, inflators of the same model year and type may experience container rupture and …

Nissan X-Trail 2003–2004 Nissan Caravan 2003–2004 Nissan Teana 2003–2004 Nissan Bluebird Sylphy 2003–2004 Nissan Presage 2003–2004 +1 more

Mitsubishi: Airbag

Airbag
11 Dec 2014 304 units affected Ref JP-1134890

Information was received from a supplier regarding container damage to passenger-side airbag inflators during vehicle dismantling operations at another manufacturer. Although the root cause has not been determined, inflators of the same …

Mitsubishi Lancer 2003

Honda: Wiring

Steering
11 Dec 2014 250 units affected Ref JP-1134862

The front sub-harness and turn-signal switch harness are fixed in improper positions. When the steering wheel is turned fully left, the harness may become pinched and bent between the headlight bracket and …

Honda CB650F 2014

Honda: Wiring

Steering
11 Dec 2014 250 units affected Ref JP-1134861

Inappropriate wire type selection in the front sub-harness can cause the harness to break due to repeated steering operations. This may result in malfunction of headlights, turn signals, speedometer, and horn, or …

Honda CB650F 2014
11 Dec 2014 251207 units affected Ref JP-1134850

Door mirrors have insufficient adhesive strength in the mirror glass assembly. Under prolonged use, ultraviolet exposure and other environmental factors reduce adhesion, causing the bonded surface to separate. Continued operation in this …

Nissan Note 2010–2014 Nissan March 2010–2014 Nissan Latio 2010–2014
11 Dec 2014 713 units affected Ref JP-1134840

In dual-rear-axle trucks, the propeller shaft spline yoke between the rear front axle and rear rear axle may develop cracks in the sleeve portion due to inadequate post-heat-treatment inspection during manufacturing. Continued …

Hino - 2014 Isuzu - 2014 UDトラックス Quon 2014 UDトラックス Condor 2014

Isuzu: Airbag

Airbag
9 Dec 2014 1938 units affected Ref JP-2104560

In the SRS control unit of light and medium-duty trucks, improper fault diagnosis control at engine startup can cause electrical noise upon ignition-on to resonate with the acceleration sensor output signal. As …

Isuzu Elf 2014 Isuzu Forward 2014
9 Dec 2014 5 units affected Ref JP-1134870

Medium-duty trucks have rear-wheel brake wheel cylinders with improperly heat-treated tappets that may have insufficient strength. The tappets may fracture under brake application pressure, causing brake fluid leakage from the wheel cylinder …

Isuzu Forward 2014
4 Dec 2014 61647 units affected Ref JP-2104530

Diesel engine oil filters have an improperly set relief valve opening pressure, allowing metal particles generated inside the engine to bypass the filter. Metal particles entering the vacuum pump can cause shaft …

Mazda CX-5 2012–2013 Mazda Atenza 2012–2013

Chevrolet: Window Glass

Fire risk
4 Dec 2014 352 units affected Ref JP-1221150

The waterproof performance of the driver's door module is insufficient. When liquid contacts the door module, it may penetrate the internal circuit board. This can cause short circuits due to corrosion on …

Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2006–2007

Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
4 Dec 2014 185093 units affected Ref JP-1134830

The inflator (inflation device) of the passenger-side airbag sustained container damage during vehicle dismantling operations. Although the root cause remains undetermined, inflators of the same model year and type are at risk …

Toyota Alphard G 2002–2003 Toyota Alphard V 2002–2003 Toyota Allex 2002–2003 Toyota Ipsum 2002–2003 Toyota Corolla 2002–2003 +2 more
3 Dec 2014 130 units affected Ref JP-1134820

In the electrical wiring for the engine of the shovel loader, improper routing of the electrical wiring causes interference between the fuel tube and electrical wiring in some units. Engine vibration may …

キャタピラー 938H 2010–2013
2 Dec 2014 785 units affected Ref JP-1221230

The intake-side camshaft has improper component design, which may result in insufficient lubricating oil supply to the vacuum pump that generates negative pressure supplied to the brake booster. Consequently, the vacuum pump …

BMW BMW 320i 2012–2014 BMW BMW 320i Gran Turismo 2012–2014 BMW BMW 320i Touring 2012–2014 BMW BMW 328i 2012–2014 BMW BMW 328i Gran Turismo 2012–2014 +12 more

Renault: ABS

Brakes
2 Dec 2014 858 units affected Ref JP-1221220

The brake pipe in the brake system was incorrectly positioned during installation to the ABS hydraulic control unit. As a result, the brakes may not operate properly during ABS activation and other …

Renault Kangoo 2012–2013
2 Dec 2014 1951 units affected Ref JP-1221210

In the engine compartment, improper routing instructions for the fuel hose cause interference between the fuel hose and air conditioning pipe in some vehicles. Continued use in this condition may result in …

Renault Kangoo 2012–2014

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.