Due to improper engine control unit software, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve does not open properly. As a result, nitrogen oxide emissions exceed regulatory limits.
BMW BMW 320d 2012–2013
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In the final reduction gear on the rear front axle of low-floor, dual rear-axle drive heavy-duty trucks, excessive play in the spline section of the front flange can cause excessive input to …
Nissan Quon 2002–2011
Nissan Big Sum 2002–2011
ＵＤトラックス Quon 2002–2011
Adiva: Parking Cable/Rod
Brakes JapanImproper welding of the wire and bolt inside the parking brake operating lever may cause the weld to separate with repeated parking brake operation, potentially resulting in parking brake failure.
アディバ CARGO3 2011
The bolt mounting surface of the adapter connecting the flywheel and transmission adapter lacks proper surface finish, resulting in insufficient clamping force. Vibration during operation causes bolt loosening and increased stress concentration. …
Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Motor Grader 2009–2013
Honda: Airbag
Airbag JapanCertain airbag control units have insufficient electrical noise immunity. Consequently, noise generated by vehicle electrical components may damage the IC chip within the unit during use, and in worst-case scenarios, the airbag …
Honda MDX 2003
Mercedes-Benz: Child Seat
Airbag JapanCertain child seats incompatible with the child seat detection system (a device that recognizes when a child seat is installed in the front passenger seat and prevents deployment of the front passenger …
Mercedes-Benz Duoplas 2011–2012
In the under-floor slide-stowage type tailgate lifter device, there is improper machining in the flow control valve mounting block within the power unit. As a result, the hydraulic fluid flow rate through …
Isuzu Elf 2013
Isuzu GIGA 2013
Isuzu Forward 2013
Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2013
Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 2013
Mitsubishi: Clutch
JapanThe clutch master cylinder may suffer inadequate weld strength, resulting in breakage and fluid leakage. When fluid leaks, clutch operation becomes impossible, preventing gear shifting and preventing vehicle startup after stopping.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2007–2013
Honda: Fuel Pump
Fuel leak JapanThe resin bracket inside the fuel pump, when long-term immersed in test oil used during fuel pump manufacturing, undergoes non-uniform swelling due to glass fiber orientation effects when gasoline is subsequently supplied. …
Honda Cross Cub 110 2011–2013
Honda Super Cub 110 2011–2013
Honda Super Cub 110 MD 2011–2013
Honda Super Cub 110 PRO 2011–2013
Honda Super Cub 50 2011–2013
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Honda: Primary Brake System
Brakes JapanOn the front wheel brake, due to improper positioning of the inner wire casting at the cable end, repeated operation of the parking lever used for parking on slopes or inclines may …
Honda Super Cub 110 MD 2009–2012
Honda Super Cub 110 PRO 2009–2012
Nissan: Computer (Gas/Noise)
Loss of control JapanDue to improper engine control computer programming, insufficient intake air during deceleration from high engine RPM following throttle closure can result in unburned fuel being expelled and burned in the front catalytic …
Nissan Elgrand 2002–2006
In the circuit breaker that cuts off electrical circuit power during abnormal conditions, improper assembly instructions for cable terminals resulted in some terminals being bent during installation. Continued use in this state …
Komatsu HV3000-1 2000–2008
Komatsu HV6000-1 2000–2008
In the forward and reverse solenoids of the hydrostatic transmission, improper wiring fixation has resulted in some units being assembled with pulled wiring. Continued operation in this condition may cause wiring to …
Komatsu WA200-6 2010–2012
Daihatsu/Subaru: Engine - Other
Loss of control JapanThe crankshaft position sensor has insufficient internal coil durability. Repeated high-engine-speed operation, such as wide-open throttle acceleration in low gears, applies excessive vibration to the sensor, potentially causing the coil to fracture. …
Daihatsu Atrai Wagon 2005–2010
Daihatsu Hijet 2005–2010
Daihatsu Hijet Deck Van 2005–2010
Subaru Dias 2005–2010
Daihatsu: Engine - Other
Loss of control JapanThe crankshaft position sensor's internal coil has insufficient durability. When the engine is operated at high RPM repeatedly, such as full throttle acceleration in low gear, excessive vibration is applied to the …
Daihatsu Esse 2005–2010
Daihatsu Tanto 2005–2010
Daihatsu Tanto Exe 2005–2010
Daihatsu Mira 2005–2010
Daihatsu Mira Cocoa 2005–2010
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The crankshaft timing wheel, which detects engine rotational speed, had insufficient torque management control during engine manufacturing. This caused the timing wheel mounting bolts to loosen, resulting in unstable wheel retention and …
キャタピラー 910H 2011–2012
Jaguar: Engine - Other
JapanIn the charge air cooler (CAC) hose connecting the turbocharger and intercooler, some units have insufficient insertion depth of the flexible hose into the intermediate pipe and/or improper positioning of the hose …
Jaguar XF Prem.Lux 2012–2013
Jaguar XJ Luxury 2012–2013
Mercedes-Benz: Airbag
Airbag JapanDue to improper machining work on the passenger-side dashboard, the airbag may not deploy properly when the airbag system detects a collision and activates. Additionally, unexpected dashboard damage may occur during airbag …
Mercedes-Benz A180 2012–2013
Hino: A/T
JapanIn the automatic transmission of route buses, the return spring of the shift valve in the valve body controlling transmission gear position lacks sufficient strength. Continued operation may cause this spring to …
Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 2005–2012
Isuzu: A/T
JapanIn the automatic transmission of route buses, the return spring of the shift valve in the valve body that controls transmission gear position has insufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may …
Isuzu Erga 2005–2012
Mitsubishi: Seat Belt
JapanIn the driver's or front passenger seat belts of small trucks and large buses, the locking mechanism inside the retractor was manufactured improperly, causing the press-fit section to loosen. This may result …
Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2010–2013
Mitsubishi: A/T
JapanCertain light-duty trucks and buses equipped with dual-clutch mechanical automatic transmissions have insufficient clamping force at the transmission-side connection of the oil cooler hose. Continued operation in this condition may cause the …
Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2012–2013
Yamaha: Lining/Pad
Brakes JapanIn drum-type brake systems, improper manufacturing of brake shoes results in insufficient adhesion between the lining and shoe. Repeated brake application causes the lining to separate, which can become wedged in the …
Yamaha Axis Street XC125E 2011
In the DC-AC inverter power converter of the hybrid system, variations among circuit elements controlling the motor or generator can cause element temperatures to rise above the thermal solder's allowable limit, potentially …
Toyota Kluger Hybrid 2005–2011
Toyota Harrier Hybrid 2005–2011
Toyota/Lexus: Engine General
Loss of control JapanIn the engine intake-side variable valve control device, large impact forces that rarely occur within the device after cold start can loosen bolts securing the device body. This may result in loss …
Lexus IS 350 2005–2011
Lexus IS 350C 2005–2011
Toyota GS350 2005–2011
Toyota Crown 2005–2011
Toyota Mark X 2005–2011
HANTA/Sumitomo: Fuel Filter
Fuel leak JapanIn the fuel filter attached to the asphalt finisher engine, the press-fit joint strength of the fuel line fitting on the upper side of the fuel filter may deteriorate due to vibration …
H A N T A F45W 2006–2013
H A N T A F45W3 2006–2013
住友 HA45W-7 2006–2013
Mitsubishi: Accelerator
JapanOn agricultural tractor accelerator pedal wire hook ends, manufacturing variance in hook end bend angle can cause the accelerator pedal wire hook end to become caught in the pedal link hole when …
Mitsubishi GS181 2012–2013
Mitsubishi GS231 2012–2013
BMW: Wiring
Loss of control JapanThe battery positive cable connecting the power distribution box and battery, which supplies power to the vehicle's electrical components, has improper plating metal and structure at the connector joint. Corrosion induced by …
BMW BMW 120i Cabriolet 2011
BMW BMW 120i Coupe 2011
BMW BMW 135i Coupe 2011
BMW BMW 320i Coupe 2011
BMW BMW 325i Coupe 2011
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In the underfloor-mounted tailgate lift, the power unit controller's control program is inappropriate. Under specific conditions (when the main switch remains on with the platform extended for more than one hour), operating …
Isuzu Elf 2012–2013
Isuzu Forward 2012–2013
Hino: Door
Loss of control JapanIn route buses equipped with a power transmission cut device (a structure that prevents power from being transmitted to the drivetrain unless the boarding/alighting door is closed), the electrical circuit for detecting …
Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 2009–2013
Hino Hino Rainbow II 2009–2013
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.