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
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Mitsubishi: Fuel hose/pipe

Fire risk
28 Mar 2013 3 units affected Ref JP-1131281

In certain small trucks and buses, the return-side fuel hose clamp is not installed. Continued use in this condition may cause the fuel hose to detach, resulting in fuel leakage and potential …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2012
28 Mar 2013 2430 units affected Ref JP-1131270

In large and medium-sized buses, the piston structure within the hand control valve that operates the parking brake is inadequate, causing moisture in compressed air to increase piston length, reducing exhaust valve …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Ace 2010–2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Queen 2010–2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2010–2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Midi 2010–2013 UDトラックス Space Arrow A 2010–2013 +2 more
28 Mar 2013 28670 units affected Ref JP-1131265

In medium-duty trucks, improper exhaust pipe structure causes excessive input to the exhaust pipe due to engine vibration resonance and repeated thermal cycling, resulting in cracks in the exhaust pipe, exhaust pipe …

Isuzu Forward 2007–2011
28 Mar 2013 1469 units affected Ref JP-1131264

In medium-duty trucks, the exhaust pipe structure is inadequate, causing excessive stress on the exhaust pipe due to engine vibration resonance and thermal cycling. This can result in cracks in the exhaust …

Isuzu Forward 2007–2012
28 Mar 2013 504 units affected Ref JP-1131263

Medium-duty trucks are subject to excessive stress on the exhaust pipe due to improper exhaust pipe structure, resonance from engine rotation, and repeated thermal cycling. This can cause cracking in the exhaust …

Isuzu Forward 2007–2011
28 Mar 2013 2053 units affected Ref JP-1131262

In medium-duty trucks, improper exhaust pipe structure causes excessive stress on the exhaust pipe due to engine vibration resonance and repeated thermal cycling, resulting in cracks in the exhaust pipe, exhaust pipe …

Isuzu Forward 2007–2012
28 Mar 2013 12808 units affected Ref JP-1131261

In medium-duty trucks, the exhaust pipe structure is inadequate, causing excessive stress on the exhaust pipe due to engine vibration resonance and repeated thermal cycling. This can result in cracks in the …

Isuzu Forward 2007–2012
27 Mar 2013 18 units affected Ref JP-1131340

In container-dedicated vehicles with detachable equipment fitted with center brake-type parking brake systems, the spacing between the lashing component (frame crush prevention material) used to secure the detachable device to the vehicle …

Isuzu Forward 2007–2012
27 Mar 2013 887 units affected Ref JP-1131223

Foreign material was mixed into the sub-transmission gear of the transmission in the power transmission system, resulting in some gears with insufficient heat-treatment hardness. Continued use of the affected gear may cause …

Kubota ER 215 2012 Kubota ER 217 2012 Kubota ER 220 2012 Kubota ER 320 2012 Kubota ER 323 2012
27 Mar 2013 216 units affected Ref JP-1131222

The pivot bolt, which serves as the fulcrum axis of the steering lever used for turning operations, was manufactured with improper specifications. This may cause the pivot bolt to fracture, preventing steering …

Kubota ER 329 2009–2012 Kubota ER 335 2009–2012 Kubota ER 438 2009–2012 Kubota ER 447 2009–2012
27 Mar 2013 5250 units affected Ref JP-1131221

The switching spring in the side clutch valve of the power transmission system has insufficient durability and may fracture. If operation continues, broken fragments can jam in the valve, causing side clutch …

Kubota ER 329 2009–2012 Kubota ER 335 2009–2012 Kubota ER 438 2009–2012 Kubota ER 447 2009–2012
27 Mar 2013 431 units affected Ref JP-1131150

On trailers equipped with super single tires, the bracket for mounting the spare tire carrier has insufficient strength, causing stress concentration near the main frame weld of the bracket and resulting in …

東急 Container Semi-trailer 1998–2013 東急 Semi-trailer 1998–2013 東急 Van Semi-trailer 1998–2013 東邦 Container Semi-trailer 1998–2013 東邦 Semi-trailer 1998–2013 +1 more
26 Mar 2013 8902 units affected Ref JP-1131350

The DC-DC converter contains capacitors on internal electronic circuit boards that may develop cracks. A cracked capacitor may short circuit, causing the DC-DC converter to overheat and melt. In the worst case, …

Mazda Atenza 2012–2013
26 Mar 2013 368 units affected Ref JP-1131230

On certain units, the protective conduit for the harness containing the reverse steering correction valve drive wiring installed on the upper slewing structure of the wheel crane is in contact with a …

カトウ Kato KR-22H Rafter 1996–2008 カトウ Kato KRM-25H Rafter 1996–2008

BMW Alpina: Wiring

Loss of control
22 Mar 2013 355 units affected Ref JP-1219160

The battery positive cable connecting the power distribution box and battery, which supplies power to vehicle electrical components, has improper plating materials and structure at the connector terminals. Corrosion caused by vehicle …

BMW Alpina B3S Bi-turbo 2007–2011 BMW Alpina B3S Bi-turbo Cabriolet 2007–2011 BMW Alpina B3S Bi-turbo Coupe 2007–2011 BMW Alpina B3S Bi-turbo Touring 2007–2011 BMW Alpina B3 Bi-turbo 2007–2011 +3 more
22 Mar 2013 24 units affected Ref JP-1218940

During vehicle manufacturing, body electrical control units with incorrect specifications were inadvertently installed on some vehicles. As a result, the control signal to disable the immobilizer may not be output from the …

Citroen C4 2011–2012 Citroen DS4 2011–2012 Peugeot 508 2011–2012 Peugeot 508 SW 2011–2012
21 Mar 2013 21 units affected Ref JP-1131250

In welfare vehicles with wheelchair specifications equipped with a folding front passenger seat, the anchor attachment position of the front passenger seat belt does not satisfy the installation range requirements specified in …

Toyota Ractis 2012–2013
18 Mar 2013 1889 units affected Ref JP-2104312

In the underfloor-mounted sliding tailgate lift system, the tailgate retraction operation is improper, causing the tailgate to be pressed against the underside of the slide rail during sliding motion. When the sliding …

Isuzu Elf 2012–2013 Isuzu Forward 2012–2013
18 Mar 2013 1889 units affected Ref JP-2104311

In the power unit of the underfloor slide-storage type tailgate lift device, the ID setting button used to configure wireless signal reception of the radio remote control receiver may be pressed by …

Isuzu Elf 2012–2013 Isuzu Forward 2012–2013
15 Mar 2013 19647 units affected Ref JP-1131211

Front wheel speed sensors have insufficient waterproofing in the harness section, which may allow water to enter the sensor interior. Water ingress can cause abnormal sensor output signals, resulting in ABS warning …

Mitsubishi Mirage 2012–2013
15 Mar 2013 19647 units affected Ref JP-1131210

Front wheel speed sensors have insufficient waterproof performance in the harness section, allowing water ingress into the sensor interior. When water enters the sensor, abnormal output signals can occur, resulting in illumination …

Mitsubishi Mirage 2012–2013

Kato: Power Steering

Steering
15 Mar 2013 2 units affected Ref JP-1131170

The coupling alignment collar, used when joining the drive shafts of the steering hydraulic pump and working pump, was omitted during assembly. This causes misalignment of the pump drive shaft, resulting in …

カトウ Kato KR-25H Rafter 2013 カトウ Kato KRM-25H Rafter 2013
14 Mar 2013 179 units affected Ref JP-1219150

In the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) control system, voids may be created at the cathode terminal junction inside capacitors when soldering electronic circuit boards and capacitors within the control unit. As electrochemical …

Honda MDX 2004–2005
14 Mar 2013 56839 units affected Ref JP-1131190

In the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) control system, voids may be created at the cathode terminal joint inside capacitors when soldering electronic circuit boards and capacitors within the control unit. As these …

Honda Elysion 2004–2006 Honda Odyssey 2004–2006 Honda Step WGN 2004–2006 Honda Legend 2004–2006

Jaguar: Power Steering

Steering
12 Mar 2013 1245 units affected Ref JP-1219140

The circuit short-circuit detection software of the speed-sensitive power steering system is inadequate, causing false detection of circuit shorts during driving. This causes the power steering assist to become fixed at the …

Jaguar XJ Luxury 2010–2012 Jaguar XJ Supersport 2010–2012 Jaguar XJ Supersport LWB 2010–2012
12 Mar 2013 784 units affected Ref JP-1219130

The check valve installed in the vacuum line of the brake booster is made of inappropriate material, causing seal failure. Atomized engine oil from the vacuum pump enters the brake booster, damaging …

BMW BMW X5 4.8i 2007–2010

BMW: Wiring

Loss of control
12 Mar 2013 97457 units affected Ref JP-1219120

The battery positive cable connecting the power distribution box and battery, which supplies electrical power to vehicle electrical components, has inadequate plating materials and structure at the connector connection point. Corrosion caused …

BMW BMW 116i 2007–2011 BMW BMW 120i 2007–2011 BMW BMW 120i Cabriolet 2007–2011 BMW BMW 120i Coupe 2007–2011 BMW BMW 130i 2007–2011 +18 more
12 Mar 2013 1026 units affected Ref JP-1219093

The circuit short-circuit detection software of the speed-responsive power steering system is inadequate, causing false detection of circuit shorts during driving. This results in the power steering assist being fixed at the …

Land Rover Range Rover Vogue 5.0 V8 2009–2012 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Supercharged 2009–2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 V8 2009–2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged 2009–2012
12 Mar 2013 1709 units affected Ref JP-1219092

The camera module's camera system software has improper startup voltage settings. When vehicle battery voltage is low, such as at engine start, the camera system may fail to activate, potentially preventing confirmation …

Land Rover Discovery 4 2009–2012 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue 5.0 V8 2009–2012 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Supercharged 2009–2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 V8 2009–2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged 2009–2012
12 Mar 2013 1587 units affected Ref JP-1219091

In the camera module controlling image display from all five cameras including the front and left cameras, improper surface treatment of the circuit board causes deposits to form on the board, resulting …

Land Rover Discovery 4 2009–2012 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue 5.0 V8 2009–2012 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Supercharged 2009–2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 V8 2009–2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged 2009–2012

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.