The engine control unit has inappropriate software, failing to meet exhaust gas emissions standards.
Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 2012–2014
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Jaguar: Supercharger
JapanThe charge air cooler (CAC) hose connecting the turbocharger and intercooler has instances where the flexible hose insertion into the intermediate pipe is shallow and the hose clamp position is improper. When …
Jaguar XF Prem.Lux 2013
Jaguar XJ Luxury 2013
Jaguar: Suspension Arm/Rod
Wheel / axle JapanIn the rear suspension, the nut securing the toe control link rod to the rear subframe has insufficient strength. Under severe use conditions such as circuit driving, the nut may fail and …
Jaguar XJR 2013
Land Rover: Suspension Arm/Rod
Wheel / axle JapanThe bolt securing the front-rear link arm to the knuckle on the right rear suspension was tightened with excessive torque. Under driving loads, this bolt may fracture, potentially causing wheel misalignment and …
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2014
Volkswagen: Computer (Powertrain)
Loss of control JapanThe automatic transmission control computer program is inadequate, which may prevent accurate detection of gear position and clutch position during driving. As a result, the gear position may become fixed, or in …
Volkswagen VW up! 1.0 / 55kW 2012–2014
Harley-Davidson: Primary Pedal/Lever
Brakes JapanCertain genuine accessory brake levers have improper plating. This can cause the brake lever to obstruct master cylinder piston operation, resulting in front brake drag. In worst-case scenarios, front wheel lock may …
Harley-Davidson 1200CA Limited 2013–2014
Harley-Davidson Super Low 2013–2014
Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two 2013–2014
In propeller shafts for large trucks, some spline shafts have undersized dimensions, resulting in excessive clearance between the spline shaft and the mating flange. This causes excessive loads on the fastening bolts …
ＵＤトラックス Quon 2010–2011
The turbocharger coolant piping has an improper structural design that may cause the coolant line to rupture due to engine vibration. Continued operation in this condition may result in coolant leakage and …
ジョンディア JD-6140R 2012–2013
ジョンディア JD-6150M 2012–2013
ジョンディア JD-6150R 2012–2013
ジョンディア JD-6170M 2012–2013
John Deere: Exhaust Pipe
JapanDue to improper exhaust pipe structure, engine vibration may cause cracks to develop in the exhaust pipe. Continued use in this condition may result in exhaust gas leakage from the cracks or …
ジョンディア JD-6170R 2011–2013
ジョンディア JD-6190R 2011–2013
ジョンディア JD-6210R 2011–2013
Yanmar/Mitsubishi: Axle Shaft
Wheel / axle JapanCertain rear axles on agricultural tractors have inadequate hardness and insufficient strength due to improper heat treatment. Continued use in this condition may cause the axle to fracture at the tire flange, …
Mitsubishi MT901 2000–2004
Yanmar AF890 2000–2004
The pedestal structure securing the light switch circuit board is inadequately designed, causing solder cracks between the pedestal and board due to repeated thermal expansion and contraction. This results in intermittent electrical …
Mitsubishi eK-ACTIVE 2003–2008
Mitsubishi eK-CLASSY 2003–2008
Mitsubishi eK SPORT 2003–2008
Mitsubishi eK WAGON 2003–2008
Mitsubishi Colt 2003–2008
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KTM: Primary Pedal/Lever
Brakes JapanThe fastening screw securing the brake pedal to the footrest bracket may be improperly tightened and can loosen due to brake operation and other forces. In the worst case, the brake pedal …
KTM 690 Enduro R 2013–2014
KTM 690 SMC R 2013–2014
Toyota: Airbag
Airbag JapanThe passenger-side airbag inflator may experience improper molding of the gas-generating agent or inadequate moisture-prevention measures after molding. During airbag deployment, internal pressure in the inflator may rise abnormally, causing the inflator …
Toyota Alphard G 2000–2004
Toyota Allex 2000–2004
Toyota Corolla 2000–2004
Toyota Corolla Fielder 2000–2004
Toyota Corolla Runx 2000–2004
Due to inappropriate material composition of the instrument panel, if the front passenger is unbelted and strikes their head against the instrument panel in an accident or similar event, injury may result.
Chevrolet Express 2010
Caterpillar: Equipment and other
Steering JapanInside the steering column cover, the electrical harness is improperly secured, causing interference between the steering shaft and electrical harness in some units. Continued use in this condition may result in electrical …
キャタピラー 950K 2013–2014
キャタピラー 962K 2013–2014
Shoshin: Cooling System
JapanIn the engine of agricultural chemical sprayer vehicles, an incorrect part (obsolete component) radiator lower hose with a different shape than the genuine part was installed. This hose may contact the belt …
昭信 3S-FSC1041 2012–2014
昭信 3S-FSC641 2012–2014
The occupant protection control module has an improper control program that may cause damage to the active headrest electronic circuit when excessive electrical load is applied. As a result, the active headrest …
Chrysler Jeep Cherokee 2011–2012
Dodge Nitro 2011–2012
BMW: Door
Loss of control JapanThe interior door latch release lever in the rear door lock mechanism is molded improperly. When the child safety lock is engaged, attempting to open the door from inside the vehicle may …
BMW BMW X5 xDrive 35d 2013–2014
BMW BMW X5 xDrive 35i 2013–2014
BMW BMW X5 xDrive 50i 2013–2014
Isuzu: Engine Block
JapanIn heavy-duty truck engines, the engine control program during DPD (diesel particulate filter) regeneration is inappropriate, causing elevated piston temperatures and excessive piston load, resulting in cracks in some units. Continued operation …
Isuzu GIGA 2010–2014
Toyota: ABS
Brakes JapanIn the hydraulic pressure regulator of the anti-lock brake system (ABS), some units lack the pressure-regulating spring due to inadequate equipment maintenance during assembly. As a result, pressure regulation may be delayed …
Toyota Allion 2014
Toyota Vitz 2014
Toyota Premio 2014
BMW: Computer (Engine
Loss of control JapanInadequate molding of the side stand switch results in insufficient water resistance, allowing water to enter the switch interior. This can cause malfunctions due to internal short circuits, and in the worst …
BMW BMW C600 S 2012–2013
BMW BMW C650 GT 2012–2013
BMW BMW F700 GS 2012–2013
BMW BMW F800GS 2012–2013
BMW BMW F800GS-A 2012–2013
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Porsche: Engine Block
Fire risk JapanIn the engine connecting rod, the surface treatment and tightening torque of the connecting rod bolt are improper. During use, the bolt may loosen, causing the connecting rod and rod cap to …
Porsche 911 GT3 2013–2014
GMC: Airbag
Airbag JapanSide airbag harness connectors located beneath the driver and passenger seats may experience loose connections, resulting in poor contact between internal terminals and corrosion of internal terminals due to moisture ingress. This …
ＧＭＣ Acadia 2013
Hino: Control Device (Other)
Brakes JapanIn medium-duty trucks, the bracket securing the relay valve for the rear brake and parking brake has insufficient strength and may develop cracks due to vibration. If the vehicle continues to be …
Hino Hino Ranger 2010–2013
Hino: Steering linkage mechanism
Steering JapanIn the bus steering system, the clearance between the drag link and the tie rod arm mounting bolt is insufficient, so when the steering wheel is turned fully to the left, the …
Hino Hino Rainbow II 2011–2014
Isuzu: Steering Linkage Mechanism
Steering JapanIn the bus steering system, the clearance between the drag link and the tie-rod arm mounting bolt is insufficient, creating a risk of contact between the drag link and the bolt tip …
Isuzu Erga Mio 2011–2014
Isuzu: M/T
JapanIn the transmission of hybrid-specification buses, improper manufacturing processes of ball bearings inside the gear shift unit can cause bearing failure. Continued operation may result in transmission malfunction, and in worst-case scenarios, …
Isuzu Erga 2013
Subaru: Other (Control Device)
Brakes JapanIn the instructor-seat auxiliary brake of training vehicles, the snap pin structure preventing cotter pin withdrawal from the brake pedal clevis is inadequate. Depending on usage conditions, the snap pin may detach. …
Subaru Impreza 2007–2014
Chevrolet: Starting System
Brakes JapanWear progression in the ignition key cylinder interior and ignition key can enable the key to be removed even when not in the OFF position. Depending on gear position and parking brake …
Chevrolet HHR 2006–2011
In the fixed bracket of the travel hydraulic piping of the power transmission system, ① some mounting bolts securing the bracket have insufficient tightening force. If use continues in this condition, vibration …
コべルコ RK250-7 2008–2014
コべルコ RK250-8 2008–2014
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.