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

10559 recalls on record · page 194 of 352

Never miss a recall on your car. recallscheck.cy monitors your exact VIN and alerts you when one is issued. Learn more → Full recall report for your exact car — €5. A PDF report plus 2 months of monitoring; we text you if a new recall appears. Get a report →
10 Jul 2012 1627 units affected Ref JP-1129630

Large-scale transit buses are equipped with clutch boosters whose ball joints have insufficient durability. Repeated clutch operation causes wear on the ball joint case. Continued use in this condition reduces case wall …

Mitsubishi 2005–2009 Nissan 2005–2009

Mitsubishi/Nissan: Wiring

Loss of control
5 Jul 2012 93584 units affected Ref JP-1129600

On turbocharged vehicles, the engine control electrical wiring routing in the engine compartment has insufficient clearance between the wiring and the thermostat fitting mounting bolt due to inappropriate wire length. Continued operation …

Mitsubishi eK SPORT 2002–2012 Mitsubishi Toppo 2002–2012 Nissan Otti 2002–2012
2 Jul 2012 18074 units affected Ref JP-1129580

The tilt sensor's mounting bracket has an inadequate vibration damping structure, causing resonance in specific engine RPM ranges. This can cause the internal pendulum mechanism for tilt angle detection to rise to …

Kawasaki Ninja250R 2008–2012

KTM: ABS

29 Jun 2012 125 units affected Ref JP-1218510

Vehicles equipped with ABS system have a red warning lamp for the ABS warning indicator displayed on the speedometer.

KTM 690 Duke 2011–2012 KTM 990 ADVENTURE 2011–2012 KTM 990 SMR 2011–2012 KTM 990 SMT 2011–2012

Chrysler: Airbag

Airbag
28 Jun 2012 375 units affected Ref JP-1218540

Some airbag control units have been flooded with water leaking from the air conditioning system drainage duct. Continued use may cause internal short circuits, illuminating the airbag warning light, and in worst …

Chrysler Grand Voyager 2008

Honda: Door

28 Jun 2012 1613 units affected Ref JP-1129590

In welfare vehicles that allow boarding and alighting while seated in a wheelchair, the tailgate hinge attachment point lacks sufficient strength. Repeated tailgate opening and closing operations may cause deformation of the …

Honda Zest 2006–2011
27 Jun 2012 131 units affected Ref JP-1218530

The connecting line linking the left and right ventilation lines in the crankcase ventilation system may be damaged due to insufficient material strength. This can cause warning light illumination, unstable idling, and …

BMW BMW X5 M 2009–2011 BMW BMW X6 M 2009–2011
27 Jun 2012 15 units affected Ref JP-1218520

Certain front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint boots have manufacturing defects that may develop cracks during use. Joint lubricating grease can leak out, causing wear of the constant velocity joint, which …

Land Rover Range Rover Vogue 5.0 V8 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Supercharged 2010

Nissan: Wiring

Fire risk
27 Jun 2012 5 units affected Ref JP-1129620

The battery wiring for the work engine is insufficiently secured, causing interference between the chassis frame edge and the battery wiring in some vehicles. Continued use may result in damage to the …

Nissan Nissan Diesel Quon 2006–2008
27 Jun 2012 755 units affected Ref JP-1129610

Some transmission shift solenoid valves have machining defects in the guide hole for the push pin. As a result, after engine start in cold conditions, if the shift lever is switched to …

カトウ KR-20H 1999–2012 カトウ KR-25H 1999–2012 カトウ KR-35H 1999–2012 カトウ KR-50H 1999–2012 カトウ KR-65H 1999–2012 +3 more
22 Jun 2012 6 units affected Ref JP-1218470

Due to improper manufacturing process of the crankshaft, cracks may develop in the crankshaft pin. This restricts oil circulation in the affected area, creating resistance between the pin and connecting rod, which …

Ferrari 458Italia 2011–2012 Ferrari California 2011–2012

Rover/Land Rover: Propeller Shaft

Loss of control
20 Jun 2012 38 units affected Ref JP-1218500

Rear propeller shaft couplings sold as replacement parts were manufactured without meeting design specifications, causing premature coupling failure and vibration during operation. Continued driving while ignoring vibration may result in rear propeller …

Land Rover Land Rover Discovery 1994–2004 Land Rover Land Rover Discovery V8i 1994–2004 ローバー Land Rover Discovery 8i 1994–2004 ローバー Land Rover Discovery TDI 1994–2004 ローバー Range Rover 1994–2004 +1 more
20 Jun 2012 81287 units affected Ref JP-1129572

The fastening torque at the connection between the fuel pipe and the fuel injection nozzle is inappropriate, which may cause cracks to develop in the nozzle and result in fuel leakage.

Toyota Dyna 2007–2010 Toyota Toyoace 2007–2010 Toyota Hiace 2007–2010 Toyota Regius Ace 2007–2010
20 Jun 2012 91198 units affected Ref JP-1129571

Insufficient strength in pipes and mounting bolts of the exhaust system and emission control device may result in damage to these components, causing exhaust gas leakage. In severe cases, exhaust emissions may …

Toyota Dyna 2007–2010 Toyota Toyoace 2007–2010 Toyota Hiace 2007–2010 Toyota Regius Ace 2007–2010
20 Jun 2012 126 units affected Ref JP-1129530

Certain flasher relay units for direction indicators have been adjusted with an inappropriate flash count during malfunction. If continued in this condition, when a direction indicator on the front or rear fails, …

コべルコ SK125W 2006–2012
19 Jun 2012 3218 units affected Ref JP-1129560

In the charging system, the structural bonding between the internal element and circuit board in the current limiter (rectifier) is inadequate. When temperature rises, the resin inside the current limiter expands, causing …

Yanmar GC221 2000–2002
19 Jun 2012 140 units affected Ref JP-1129550

In the steering apparatus, there are units with insufficient welding at the link portion of the side clutch fork that operates the side clutch inside the transmission. If operation continues in this …

Yanmar AJ216 2009

Nissan: Steering - Other

Fire risk
14 Jun 2012 294 units affected Ref JP-1129520

The filter cover mounting bolts installed in the work/control hydraulic circuit of the rotary snow removal vehicle have insufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may cause bolt fracture and hydraulic fluid …

ニッセキ HTR265 2006–2012 ニッセキ HTR300M 2006–2012 ニッセキ HTR305 2006–2012 ニッセキ HTR406 2006–2012
14 Jun 2012 1592 units affected Ref JP-1129510

The owner's manual does not contain information regarding the installation of child restraint systems.

Nissan Skyline 2011–2012
13 Jun 2012 42 units affected Ref JP-1218492

A5 Cabriolet (convertible) models are equipped with an engine control computer program intended for a different catalytic converter.

Audi A5 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI Quattro 2011–2012
13 Jun 2012 360 units affected Ref JP-1218491

A catalytic converter of a specification different from the certified specification is installed.

Audi A5 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI Quattro 2011–2012 Audi A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI Quattro 2011–2012 Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI Quattro 2011–2012

Nissan: Axle

Wheel / axle
12 Jun 2012 638 units affected Ref JP-1129480

On the rear-rear axle of large cargo vehicles (rear-front single-drive three-axle configuration), some vehicles have insufficient strength margin for their operating environment, which may cause cracks to develop in the axle. If …

Nissan 1994–2009
11 Jun 2012 488 units affected Ref JP-2104210

Certain boarding grip mounting points have insufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may result in mounting point fracture.

S N FB09PE 2007–2009 S N FB15PE 2007–2009 S N FB25PE 2007–2009 S N FD09PXI 2007–2009 S N FD10PX 2007–2009 +18 more
11 Jun 2012 57 units affected Ref JP-1129540

The anti-vibration support at the rear of the boarding device may disengage due to an improper shape of the retaining washer for the anti-vibration rubber. This could cause the cabin to tilt …

Yanmar AG6114 2011–2012
8 Jun 2012 640 units affected Ref JP-1129500

Some transmission shift solenoid valve push pin guide holes have machining defects. As a result, if the shift lever is switched to reverse immediately after a forward operation before warm-up is complete …

コべルコ RK160-6 2008–2012 タダノ GR-160N-2 2008–2012 タダノ GR-250N-2 2008–2012
7 Jun 2012 29253 units affected Ref JP-1129460

The water pump bearing assembly has insufficient clearance in the bearing mounting gap, which can cause bearing failure and loss of water pump function. This may result in timing belt damage, and …

Subaru Impreza 2008 Subaru Exiga 2008 Subaru Forester 2008 Subaru Legacy 2008

Daihatsu: Other (Engine)

Loss of control
6 Jun 2012 138440 units affected Ref JP-1129490

In turbocharged vehicles, the crankshaft angle sensor's internal coil has insufficient durability. Repeated high-speed driving immediately after engine start can cause excessive vibration, potentially breaking the coil. This may result in engine …

Daihatsu Sonika 2006–2010 Daihatsu Tanto 2006–2010 Daihatsu Mira 2006–2010 Daihatsu Move 2006–2010 Daihatsu Move Conte 2006–2010
1 Jun 2012 52 units affected Ref JP-1129430

The opening of the optional integrated muffler vertical exhaust pipe is tilted beyond 30° to the right side of the vehicle body, which may cause exhaust gas to adversely affect other traffic.

S N FD14PX 1996–2012 S N FD20P7 1996–2012 S N FD20PX 1996–2012 S N FD20PXI 1996–2012 S N FD25PX 1996–2012 +8 more
31 May 2012 23693 units affected Ref JP-1129473

In heavy-duty truck engines, the fuel injection control program is inappropriate at high coolant temperatures, causing piston temperature to rise and excessive load on the piston. Repeated use in high-temperature coolant conditions …

Isuzu GIGA 2005–2011
31 May 2012 7889 units affected Ref JP-1129472

In large truck engines, the blowby gas recirculation device has an improperly positioned gas extraction point. When operated on steep grades, engine oil is drawn into the intake manifold via the blowby …

Isuzu GIGA 2005–2011

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.