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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23 Apr 2013 4 units affected Ref JP-1131493

A programming error in the air-leak inspection system for the generator and drive motor (front motor) allowed defective units to reach the market. This results in oil leakage, causing bearing lubrication failure …

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2013
23 Apr 2013 14 units affected Ref JP-1131492

A programming error in the air-leak inspection system for the generator and prime mover (front drive motor) allowed defective units to reach the market. This causes oil leakage, leading to inadequate lubrication …

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2013
23 Apr 2013 3839 units affected Ref JP-1131491

The control programs for the Front Power Drive Unit (FPDU), which controls the front motor, and the Rear Motor Control Unit (RMCU), which controls the rear motor, are inappropriate. As a result, …

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2013

Nissan: Other (Running Gear)

Wheel / axle
22 Apr 2013 9 units affected Ref JP-1131450

In 5-ton class forklifts, the knuckle spindle has an improper shape, resulting in insufficient durability against stress generated during use. Continued operation may cause cracks to develop in the knuckle spindle, and …

Nissan Nissan Forklift 2009–2012
19 Apr 2013 369 units affected Ref JP-1219200

The resin mounting bracket of the front and rear direction indicators was manufactured with inappropriate material, resulting in insufficient strength. Vibration and impact may cause cracks to develop in the mounting section. …

Triumph Street Triple 2011–2012 Triumph Street Triple R 2011–2012 Triumph Speed Triple 2011–2012 Triumph Speed Triple R ABS 2011–2012 Triumph Tiger 800 ABS 2011–2012 +4 more

KTM: Muffler

19 Apr 2013 596 units affected Ref JP-1219100

The muffler's noise reduction mechanism has a structure that allows for easy removal, which violates Safety Standard Article 30.

KTM 200 EXC 2010–2012 KTM 250 EXC 2010–2012 KTM 250 EXC-F 2010–2012 KTM 250 EXC-F SIX DAYS 2010–2012 KTM 250 EXC SIX DAYS 2010–2012 +9 more
19 Apr 2013 10 units affected Ref JP-1131470

The fuel tank bracket structure in medium-duty fire trucks is inadequate, allowing water ingress into the bracket interior. Trapped water causes corrosion at the bracket's lower end. Continued operation risks damage to …

Isuzu Forward 2000–2001

Nissan/Suzuki: Alternator

Loss of control
18 Apr 2013 85231 units affected Ref JP-1131460

In alternators equipped on idle-stop vehicles, improper pulley fastening can cause the pulley to loosen, resulting in abnormal noise and potential pulley detachment. This may prevent the alternator from generating power, illuminating …

Nissan Serena 2010–2012 Suzuki Landy 2010–2012

Mitsubishi: Wiring

Fire risk
18 Apr 2013 298 units affected Ref JP-1131440

In double-decker large buses, the connector for air conditioning unit wiring lacks sufficient water resistance. During operation, saltwater containing winter de-icing agent kicked up by the rear wheels may infiltrate the connector. …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero King 1984–2010

Hino: M/T

18 Apr 2013 660 units affected Ref JP-1131430

Large tractors equipped with a 16-speed transmission have excessive play in the spline fit between the transmission output shaft and the flange coupling. This causes excessive force to be applied to the …

Hino Hino Super Dolphin 2000–2007 Hino Hino Profia 2000–2007

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
11 Apr 2013 259 units affected Ref JP-1219190

The passenger side airbag inflator may contain a gas generant with insufficient density due to improper molding of the gas generant or inadequate moisture prevention measures after molding. As a result, abnormally …

Honda Civic GX 2001–2003
11 Apr 2013 5884 units affected Ref JP-1219180

The passenger airbag inflator may contain gas generant with insufficient density due to improper molding during the manufacturing process or inadequate moisture prevention measures after molding. As a result, internal pressure in …

N U M M I( 生産国:アメリカ合衆国) Voltz 2002–2004

Mazda: Airbag

Airbag
11 Apr 2013 4384 units affected Ref JP-1131420

In the inflator (inflation device) of the passenger seat airbag, gas generant with insufficient density is incorporated due to improper molding process or inadequate moisture prevention measures after molding. As a result, …

Mazda RX-8 2002–2003 Mazda Atenza 2002–2003

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
11 Apr 2013 275741 units affected Ref JP-1131410

In passenger-side airbag inflators, some units contain gas generant with insufficient density due to improper molding during the manufacturing process or inadequate moisture-prevention measures after molding. This can cause abnormally elevated internal …

Honda CR-V 2000–2003 Honda That's 2000–2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 2000–2003 Honda Civic Ferio 2000–2003 Honda Stream 2000–2003 +2 more

Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
11 Apr 2013 304862 units affected Ref JP-1131400

In the passenger-side airbag inflator, due to improper molding of the gas generant or inadequate moisture-prevention measures after molding, some units contain gas generant with insufficient density. During airbag deployment, this can …

Toyota Alphard G 2000–2003 Toyota Allex 2000–2003 Toyota Corolla 2000–2003 Toyota Corolla Fielder 2000–2003 Toyota Corolla Runx 2000–2003

Nissan: Airbag

Airbag
11 Apr 2013 138592 units affected Ref JP-1131390

The passenger airbag inflator may contain a gas generant with insufficient density due to improper molding of the gas generant or inadequate moisture prevention measures after molding. During airbag deployment, this can …

Nissan X-Trail 2000–2004 Nissan Caravan 2000–2004 Nissan Cube 2000–2004 Nissan Safari 2000–2004 Nissan Cefiro 2000–2004 +3 more
11 Apr 2013 189 units affected Ref JP-1131372

When decorative covers are installed on aftermarket customization parts and attached to lighting fixtures or seat belts, they violate safety standards.

Toyota FJ Cruiser 2010–2013
11 Apr 2013 12183 units affected Ref JP-1131371

On rear access doors, the mounting bracket for the front-seat seat belt retractor lacks sufficient strength. Repeated forceful door closure over an extended period can cause damage to the mounting bracket, resulting …

Toyota FJ Cruiser 2010–2013

Mercedes-Benz: Fuel Filter

Fuel leak
9 Apr 2013 42 units affected Ref JP-1219170

Some fuel filters have insufficient wall thickness in portions of the flange surface due to molding defects, resulting in inadequate strength. Consequently, when fuel filter internal pressure rises accompanying pressure increases in …

Mercedes-Benz CL550 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 2011 Mercedes-Benz S350 2011 Mercedes-Benz S550 2011 Mercedes-Benz S550 L 2011 +2 more

Nissan/Isuzu: Battery

Loss of control
4 Apr 2013 434 units affected Ref JP-1131380

In emergency vehicles, some plastic bands securing the battery cable lack sufficient durability. The band may break, allowing the battery cable to contact the exhaust pipe, which could cause the battery cable …

Isuzu Super Medic II 1998–2009 Isuzu Fargo Filly 1998–2009 Nissan Caravan Elgrand 1998–2009 Nissan Paramedic 1998–2009

Honda: Engine Block

Fire risk
4 Apr 2013 145573 units affected Ref JP-1131360

In vehicles with frequent cold-start extended warm-up operation or short-distance driving, moisture accumulates in engine oil due to condensation of blow-by gases. Over extended use, the sealant surface of the cylinder head …

Honda Vamos 1998–2010 Honda Vamos Hobio 1998–2010 Honda Z 1998–2010

Nissan: Engine Control Computer

Loss of control
4 Apr 2013 51096 units affected Ref JP-1131240

The engine control computer has inadequate recovery control when engine rpm drops sharply at low engine speeds due to internal damage to the air conditioning compressor or similar failure. Recovery control may …

Nissan Dualis 2007–2010 Nissan Dualis 2007–2010
3 Apr 2013 200 units affected Ref JP-2104320

The toggle switch that controls the operational state of the work apparatus installed on the asphalt finisher has an inadequate waterproof structure. Water can penetrate the contact points inside the switch, causing …

H A N T A F45WJ3 2011–2013 住友 HA45W-7 2011–2013
3 Apr 2013 197 units affected Ref JP-1131200

The toggle switch that controls the operational mode of the running gear and work equipment on asphalt finishers has inadequate waterproof construction. Water can infiltrate the switch contacts, causing contact failure. Continued …

住友 HA50W-7 2011–2013 住友 HA60W-7 2011–2013

Hino: Door

28 Mar 2013 1387 units affected Ref JP-1131330

In the glide-slide doors of route buses, the bending process during door engine bracket manufacturing may be improper. This can cause cracks to develop at the bracket end. If operation continues in …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 2004–2010
28 Mar 2013 3213 units affected Ref JP-1131320

In glide-slide doors of route buses, improper bending during door engine bracket manufacturing may occur. This can cause cracks to develop at the bracket edges. If operation continues in this state, the …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 1999–2010 Isuzu Erga 1999–2010 Isuzu Erga Mio 1999–2010 Isuzu Gala Mio 1999–2010
28 Mar 2013 96 units affected Ref JP-1131310

In route bus fuel tanks, the buffer rubber shape is inappropriate. When the fuel tank band is tightened, excessive stress can develop at the fuel tank edges. Continued operation in this condition …

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon II 2007–2010
28 Mar 2013 148 units affected Ref JP-1131300

In route bus fuel tanks, the buffer rubber shape is inappropriate, causing excessive stress at the fuel tank ends when the fuel tank band is tightened. Continued use in this condition may …

Isuzu Erga 2001–2009
28 Mar 2013 9953 units affected Ref JP-1131290

Engine harness routing was installed improperly, causing part of the harness to be pressed against the intake manifold mounting bolt during use. This can damage the harness, leading to idle instability and …

Subaru Impreza 2012 Subaru Forester 2012 Subaru Legacy 2012

Mitsubishi: Fuel hose/pipe

Fire risk
28 Mar 2013 5 units affected Ref JP-1131282

In light-duty trucks and buses, the cushioning rubber that secures the return-side fuel hose to the engine body is manufactured improperly. Phthalates leached from the rubber cause the fuel hose to loosen, …

Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa 2012

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.