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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BMW: Wiring

Steering
16 Jan 2014 7511 units affected Ref JP-1220040

The control switches on the left and right sides of the steering wheel have inadequate design tolerance for thermal expansion and contraction of the internal circuit board, which may cause wiring fracture …

BMW BMW C600 S 2008–2013 BMW BMW C650 GT 2008–2013 BMW BMW F700 GS 2008–2013 BMW BMW F800GS 2008–2013 BMW BMW F800GS-A 2008–2013 +12 more
16 Jan 2014 4759 units affected Ref JP-1219990

In vehicles equipped with a 7-speed S tronic automatic transmission, improper gear oil may cause an internal short circuit on the transmission control computer circuit board, resulting in the power supply fuse …

Audi Audi A1 1.4/90kw 2012–2013 Audi Audi A3 1.4 TFSI 2012–2013 Audi Audi TT Coupe 1.8 T 2012–2013
16 Jan 2014 16774 units affected Ref JP-1219980

Vehicles equipped with a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission may experience internal short circuits on the transmission control computer circuit board due to improper gear oil, causing the power supply fuse to blow. …

Volkswagen VW CC 1.8T 2012–2013 Volkswagen VW Cross Touran 1.4 / 103kW 2012–2013 Volkswagen VW Cross Polo 1.2 / 77kW 2012–2013 Volkswagen VW Golf 1.2/77kW 2012–2013 Volkswagen VW Golf 1.4/103kW 2012–2013 +13 more

Volkswagen: Fuse

Brakes
16 Jan 2014 6865 units affected Ref JP-1219970

The coating material on the terminal portion of lighting circuit fuses is inadequate. Vehicle vibration causes damage to the terminals, which combined with thermal effects generates non-conductive material (zinc oxide), resulting in …

Volkswagen VW Tiguan 2.0T 2008–2011

Isuzu: Wiring

Fire risk
16 Jan 2014 495 units affected Ref JP-1132910

In buses, bolt and nut ends protrude from the rear of the distribution panel and interfere with electrical wiring in some cases. Continued use in this condition causes wiring insulation to wear, …

Isuzu Cubic 1989–1999 Isuzu Journey K 1989–1999
15 Jan 2014 172 units affected Ref JP-1132880

In vehicles with relocated batteries, inadequate waterproofing of the battery harness crimp terminals allows rainwater drawn up during driving to enter through corrugated tube slits, causing corrosion of the crimp terminals. Progressive …

Isuzu GIGA 2007–2013

Yanmar/Kobelco: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
15 Jan 2014 30 units affected Ref JP-1132860

In the engine fuel injection pump, improper heat treatment of the delivery guide inside the delivery holder causes initial cracks in the seal portion. Continued use in this condition may allow these …

Yanmar V2-3B 2011–2012 Yanmar V3-6 2011–2012 コべルコ LK40Z-5 2011–2012 コべルコ LK50Z-5 2011–2012
10 Jan 2014 83 units affected Ref JP-1132870

In welfare-visit bathing vehicles, the drilling process for auxiliary seat mounting holes in the vehicle floor panel is improper, damaging the fuel evaporative emission control system piping that runs directly beneath the …

Mazda Bongo 2012–2013 Nissan Vanette 2012–2013

Kyoryu: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
27 Dec 2013 22 units affected Ref JP-1132850

In the fuel injection pump of the engine, improper heat treatment of the delivery guide inside the delivery holder has resulted in initial cracks at the seal portion in some units. Continued …

共立 SSV1008F 2012 共立 Kyoritu Speed Sprayer SSV601F 2012 共立 Kyoritu Speed Sprayer SSV672FS 2012
26 Dec 2013 20 units affected Ref JP-1220030

The rubber section on the engine side of the oil cooler line feed hose on the left rear of the vehicle has improper length. Engine vibration causes this rubber section to rub …

Lotus Evora S 2011
26 Dec 2013 9 units affected Ref JP-1220020

The frame strength at the center stand left-side mounting point is inadequate. Repeated operation of raising the center stand with excessive force may cause cracks to develop at the mounting point. In …

Triumph Trophy 2013

Maserati: Wiring

Fire risk
25 Dec 2013 15 units affected Ref JP-1220010

The battery cable between the starter motor and alternator has improperly crimped internal wiring, which may cause the wiring to short-circuit, gradually burn, generate smoke, or result in battery cable breakage. If …

マセラテイ Quattroporte GTS 2013

John Deere: Differential

Loss of control
25 Dec 2013 280 units affected Ref JP-1219930

Bolts on the rear axle differential actuator were not properly torqued during John Deere manufacturing. These bolts may loosen during operation. Continued use in this condition risks bolt detachment. In severe cases, …

ジョンディア JD-6130R 2011–2012 ジョンディア JD-6230 2011–2012 ジョンディア JD-6330 2011–2012 ジョンディア JD-6430 2011–2012 ジョンディア JD-6630 2011–2012

Komatsu: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
25 Dec 2013 55 units affected Ref JP-1132840

In the engine fuel injection pump, improper heat treatment of the delivery guide inside the delivery holder has resulted in initial cracks at the seal section in some units. Continued operation in …

Komatsu WA30-6 2011–2013 Komatsu WA40-6 2011–2013

Toyota: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
25 Dec 2013 1 units affected Ref JP-1132830

In the engine fuel injection pump, improper heat treatment of the delivery guide inside the delivery holder has caused initial cracks in the seal portion on some units. If continued in use, …

Toyota Toyota Job San 2011

Komatsu: Power Steering

Steering
25 Dec 2013 1 units affected Ref JP-1132820

In the steering cylinder mounted on the rear axle, some units have the piston seal installed in reverse orientation by assembly workers. Continued operation in this condition results in insufficient seal performance, …

Komatsu FB15ML 2013
25 Dec 2013 17 units affected Ref JP-1132810

Some vehicles were shipped with a missing snap ring that secures the output shaft and ball bearing of the clutch pack inside the transmission. During vehicle assembly, the output shaft can be …

Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Motor Grader 2013

Komatsu: Wheel

Wheel / axle
25 Dec 2013 162 units affected Ref JP-1132800

The wheel hub bolt tightening torque specified in the instruction manual is incorrectly stated as an excessive value. If fastened at this torque, it exceeds the yield point, causing the bolt to …

Komatsu GD655-3 2008–2013
25 Dec 2013 437 units affected Ref JP-1132760

In the engine fuel injection pump, improper heat treatment of the delivery guide inside the delivery holder has caused initial cracks in the seal portion in some units. If use continues in …

Yanmar AE330 2011–2012 Yanmar AE439 2011–2012 Yanmar AE445 2011–2012 Yanmar CT226 2011–2012 Yanmar CT401 2011–2012 +4 more
25 Dec 2013 1219 units affected Ref JP-1132750

The engine starter relay is positioned where engine cooling airflow velocity is high. During operation in dusty environments such as sandy terrain, airborne sand can infiltrate the relay interior. Continued operation in …

Yanmar EG326Y 2010
20 Dec 2013 36100 units affected Ref JP-1132784

In vehicles equipped with a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission, the hydrostatic clutch actuator (HCA) program is inadequate, which may cause the sensor detecting piston displacement (which controls clutch engagement force) to misread …

Honda Fit 2013
20 Dec 2013 36100 units affected Ref JP-1132783

In vehicles equipped with a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission, the Transmission Driver Unit (TDU) program is defective. When the program initializes at vehicle startup, it may erase critical data required for startup. …

Honda Fit 2013
20 Dec 2013 36100 units affected Ref JP-1132782

In vehicles equipped with a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission, the Transmission Driver Unit (TDU) program is inadequate, causing a clock timing discrepancy between two IC chips that monitor the gear shift actuator …

Honda Fit 2013

Honda: Computer (Engine

Loss of control
20 Dec 2013 36100 units affected Ref JP-1132781

In vehicles equipped with a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission, the engine control unit (ECU) program is improper. When the accelerator is released at low vehicle speeds, engine output falls below the motor …

Honda Fit 2013
19 Dec 2013 7465 units affected Ref JP-1220000

Certain intake-side camshafts have improper component design. This results in insufficient lubricating oil supply to the vacuum pump that generates negative pressure for the brake booster. The vacuum pump may seize due …

BMW BMW 320i 2011–2013 BMW BMW 320i Gran Turismo 2011–2013 BMW BMW 320i Touring 2011–2013 BMW BMW 328i 2011–2013 BMW BMW 328i Gran Turismo 2011–2013 +11 more
19 Dec 2013 18 units affected Ref JP-1132790

In the forward/reverse hydraulic clutch of the power transmission system, due to inappropriate programming of the driving control system controller, if reverse operation is performed immediately after engine start, the driving force …

Mitsubishi GA30 2013 Mitsubishi GA36 2013 Mitsubishi GA36H 2013 Mitsubishi GA41 2013 Mitsubishi GA46 2013 +1 more
19 Dec 2013 931 units affected Ref JP-1132772

In the forward-reverse hydraulic clutch of the power transmission system, due to improper programming of the travel control system controller, if reverse operation is performed immediately after engine start, the driving force …

ヰセキ NTA25 2013 ヰセキ NTA28 2013 ヰセキ NTA31 2013 ヰセキ NTA35FF 2013 ヰセキ NTA40FF 2013 +3 more

Iseki: Computer (Power Transmission

Loss of control
19 Dec 2013 310 units affected Ref JP-1132771

Due to improper programming in the transmission control system controller, unintended gear shifts may occur during operation, risking uncontrolled speed increase or decrease.

ヰセキ NTA25 2013 ヰセキ NTA28 2013 ヰセキ NTA31 2013 ヰセキ NTA35FF 2013 ヰセキ NTA40FF 2013 +3 more
17 Dec 2013 1242 units affected Ref JP-2104440

In small buses, the attachment bracket shape of the rear-row seat undercover is inappropriate, creating a risk of injury from the bracket edge if a hand is inserted into the gap between …

Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa 2011–2013
17 Dec 2013 40 units affected Ref JP-1219960

The driver and front passenger seat belt anchors have improper assembly of the buckle and cable hook, resulting in incomplete locking in some cases. Consequently, when strong force is applied to the …

Mercedes-Benz S550 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.