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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16 Apr 2014 40 units affected Ref JP-1220282

An incorrect license plate light component is installed on the grip plate, causing illuminance uniformity to exceed the standard value and violate safety standard article 36.

BMW MINI Cooper 2014 BMW MINI Cooper S 2014
16 Apr 2014 40 units affected Ref JP-1220281

1) In the oil filter housing of the cooling system, the coolant flow path geometry is inadequate, allowing coolant to enter areas outside the intended flow path. Continued operation in this condition …

BMW MINI Cooper 2014 BMW MINI Cooper S 2014
15 Apr 2014 94 units affected Ref JP-1220200

In tractor 6×4 (rear dual-axle drive) vehicles equipped with leaf spring suspension, the diameter of air tubing (plastic piping) used in the brake system is inappropriate, and does not comply with the …

Volvo FH 2010–2013
15 Apr 2014 777 units affected Ref JP-1133500

In large trucks, the output shaft of the mechanical automatic transmission has insufficient strength, which can cause cracks to develop in the shaft. Continued operation in this condition can lead to crack …

Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great 2007–2014
15 Apr 2014 110 units affected Ref JP-1133480

In the turbocharger oil return pipe, improper mounting bracket structure can cause mounting bolts to loosen and create small gaps at the mounting point. Continued operation in this condition may result in …

日立 ZW140 2013 日立 ZW180 2013
15 Apr 2014 5 units affected Ref JP-1133470

The turbocharger oil return pipe mounting structure is inadequate, which may cause mounting bolts to loosen and create small gaps at the mounting point. Continued operation in this condition may result in …

タダノ GR-160N-2 2008–2013
15 Apr 2014 27 units affected Ref JP-1133460

The mounting structure of the turbo oil return pipe is inadequate, causing mounting bolts to loosen and creating micro-gaps at the mounting points. If operation continues in this condition, lubricating oil leaking …

Kawasaki 55DV-2 2011–2013 Kawasaki 60ZV-2 2011–2013 Kawasaki 65DV-2 2011–2013 Kawasaki 70ZV-2 2011–2013 コべルコ LK150Z-6 2011–2013
15 Apr 2014 32 units affected Ref JP-1133450

The attachment structure of the turbo oil return pipe is inadequate, which may cause the mounting bolts to loosen and create a small gap at the attachment point. If the vehicle continues …

ニイガタ Niigata NR142 Rotary Snow Plow 2011–2013
11 Apr 2014 41 units affected Ref JP-1220190

Improper routing of the vacuum pump vent hose that supplies negative pressure to the brake booster causes partial collapse of the vent hose, preventing proper exhaust from the vacuum pump. This causes …

キャデラック XTS 2012–2014
10 Apr 2014 322 units affected Ref JP-1133410

In route buses equipped with automatic transmissions, the automatic transmission control unit has insufficient durability against temperature, causing solder cracks that secure internal components within the unit. Continued use in this condition …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 2009–2014
10 Apr 2014 500 units affected Ref JP-1133400

In transit buses equipped with automatic transmissions, the automatic transmission control unit has insufficient durability against temperature fluctuations, causing solder cracks that fix internal components within the unit. Continued operation in this …

Isuzu Erga 2009–2014

Mitsubishi/Nissan: Computer (Engine)

Loss of control
10 Apr 2014 24309 units affected Ref JP-1133380

In turbocharged vehicles, the engine ECU program has inadequate control of fuel injection volume, air volume, and spark plug ignition timing, which may cause engine speed to drop in the low-speed range, …

Mitsubishi eK 2013–2014 Nissan Dayz 2013–2014
9 Apr 2014 19151 units affected Ref JP-1133440

The starter relay in the starting device has improper energization settings, causing silver components to accumulate at the contact points. Continued use in this state may result in silver components separating from …

Subaru Trezia 2012–2013 Toyota Auris 2012–2013 Toyota Corolla Axio 2012–2013 Toyota Corolla Fielder 2012–2013 Toyota Spade 2012–2013 +2 more

Toyota: Steering - Other

Steering
9 Apr 2014 156388 units affected Ref JP-1133433

The mounting bracket securing the steering column to the vehicle interior (under the instrument panel) has insufficient strength. Repeated hard full-lock steering operations may cause cracks to develop. Continued use allows crack …

Toyota ist 2005–2009 Toyota Ractis 2005–2009
9 Apr 2014 156893 units affected Ref JP-1133432

The windshield wiper motor mounting area has an improperly shaped drainage port. If operated without removing debris such as fallen leaves, the drainage port may become clogged. Continued operation can cause overflow …

Toyota Ractis 2005–2008

Toyota: Seat

Loss of control
9 Apr 2014 919654 units affected Ref JP-1133431

The slide mechanism for front-to-back adjustment of the driver's seat has insufficient spring strength for the locking function. Frequent adjustment may cause the spring to fracture, resulting in the seat not being …

Toyota ist 2005–2010 Toyota Vitz 2005–2010 Toyota Belta 2005–2010 Toyota Ractis 2005–2010
9 Apr 2014 146678 units affected Ref JP-1133420

The electrical wiring (spiral cable) attached to the steering wheel has improperly shaped and positioned guide features. This causes point contact between the airbag wiring section and the guide edge, resulting in …

Toyota RAV4 2004–2010 Toyota Vanguard 2004–2010 Toyota Mark X 2004–2010
9 Apr 2014 639 units affected Ref JP-1133390

The turbocharger oil return pipe mounting bracket has an improper structure, which can cause the mounting bolts to loosen and create a micro-gap at the mounting point. If operation continues in this …

Komatsu FD100 2011–2013 Komatsu FD115 2011–2013 Komatsu FD120 2011–2013 Komatsu FD135 2011–2013 Komatsu FD150E 2011–2013 +7 more
7 Apr 2014 211 units affected Ref JP-1220240

The ignition switch rotational resistance may fall below design specification. When key chains or similar items are attached to the ignition key, driving vibrations may cause the key to move to a …

Chevrolet HHR 2008–2011
4 Apr 2014 6517 units affected Ref JP-1133333

The cell monitor unit (CMU) in the traction battery has an improper control program, causing continuous power consumption even when the power switch is off or charging is complete and the vehicle …

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2013
4 Apr 2014 4621 units affected Ref JP-1133332

The control programs for the Engine Control Unit (Engine ECU) and PHEV System Control Unit (PHEV ECU), as well as the spark plug specifications, are inadequate. When the engine operates at low …

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2013
4 Apr 2014 4621 units affected Ref JP-1133331

The Battery Management Unit (BMU) that calculates the traction battery state of charge has an inappropriate control program. When using only Hybrid Drive Mode*1 without external charging or Charge Mode, the actual …

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2013
3 Apr 2014 18 units affected Ref JP-1133370

In the truck differential, carburizing treatment in the manufacturing process of side gears is improper, resulting in reduced hardness in some units. If operation continues as-is, the gear teeth may fracture, causing …

Isuzu Elf 2013 Mazda Titan 2013
3 Apr 2014 27627 units affected Ref JP-1133350

In the regenerative braking energy system, an improper capacitor fault diagnosis program may incorrectly identify a normal capacitor as faulty, causing the alternator to stop charging. This triggers the charge warning light …

Mazda Axela 2012–2014 Mazda Atenza 2012–2014
28 Mar 2014 9 units affected Ref JP-1133340

The auxiliary side brush for dust collection located on the underside of sweeper vehicles may not be properly assembled. Continued use in this condition may cause the auxiliary side brush to detach …

Isuzu Forward 2013
28 Mar 2014 853 units affected Ref JP-1133300

In push-button type parking brake switches, improper machining during the manufacturing process results in insufficient clearance in the internal sliding components. Consequently, at low ambient temperatures, contraction of the switch body due …

サカイ ER552F-1 2013 サカイ GW750-2 2013 サカイ MW700-1 2013 サカイ PM550 2013 サカイ R2-2 2013 +7 more
28 Mar 2014 409 units affected Ref JP-1133290

The bracket securing the forward/reverse control transmission cable on the road roller has an inadequate design, which may cause the bracket or its mounting bolts to fracture under vibrational stress. If these …

住友 HW30VSH-3 2010–2013 住友 HW30VWH-3 2010–2013 住友 HW41VWH-3 2010–2013 日立 ZC35C 2010–2013 日立 ZC35T 2010–2013 +2 more

Isuzu: Computer

Fire risk
27 Mar 2014 13523 units affected Ref JP-1133360

In the automatic clutch mechanical transmission control unit, CNG engine control unit, or trailer information control unit installed below the instrument panel of trucks, if maintenance (replacement) of the coolant (antifreeze) circulating …

Isuzu Forward 1993–2007
26 Mar 2014 218 units affected Ref JP-1133320

The mounting bolts of the breather shield on the engine head cover are insufficiently torqued, causing them to loosen and potentially detach. If operation continues in this state, the detached bolts may …

Kubota M115A 2008–2012
25 Mar 2014 13 units affected Ref JP-1220160

Due to incorrect initialization of the body control module, when braking is applied, the amber rear turn signal may illuminate in addition to the brake light.

Harley-Davidson Street Glide 2013

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.