Komatsu: Window Glass
JapanThe front windshield has a light-blocking panel affixed, which does not comply with road transport vehicle safety standards.
Komatsu GD655-3 2008–2009
10559 recalls on record · page 225 of 352
Audi: A/T
JapanThe automatic transmission clutch temperature sensor may have insufficient crimping of the wiring harness at manufacturing, causing erroneous signals to be sent to the electronic control unit. This can result in false …
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI Quattro 2008–2009
Audi S3 Sportback 2008–2009
Audi TTS Coupé 2008–2009
Audi TT Coupé 2.0 TFSI 2008–2009
Audi TT Coupé 2.0 TFSI Quattro 2008–2009
+1 more
Yamaha: Primary Brake System
Brakes JapanThe welding at the guide attachment point on the front wheel brake hose retaining bracket may be improper. This can cause cracks to develop at the attachment point due to vibration during …
Yamaha Axis Street XC125E 2009
Nissan: Steering Gearbox
Steering JapanThe pinion shaft retaining nut in the steering gear of the steering system has improper machining, which may cause the nut's clamp force to decrease during use. Consequently, the nut may gradually …
Nissan Dualis 2007
The reduction gear manufacturing process of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) was inappropriate, resulting in cutting burrs remaining in the oil passages of the affected gears. Continued use may cause these burrs …
Suzuki Palette 2009
Nissan: Fuel Tank
Fuel leak JapanThe fuel pump unit mounting area on the fuel tank has improper drilling, resulting in sharp protrusions on the mounting surface. Continued use may cause cracks to develop in the gasket at …
Nissan X-Trail 2007–2009
Nissan Dualis 2007–2009
Nissan: Steering Gearbox
Steering JapanThe pinion shaft retaining nut in the steering gear of the steering system has improper machining, which may cause the nut's clamping force to decrease during use. Consequently, the nut may gradually …
Nissan X-Trail 2007–2009
Nissan Dualis 2007–2009
Aprilia: Vehicle Frame
JapanInsufficient evaluation of the welded joint between the main frame and reinforcement pipe results in inadequate frame strength. Excessive loads such as curb impacts may cause cracks to develop in the frame. …
アプリリア RS 50 2007
The damper coupling installed at the connection between the engine and hydraulic pump has inadequate fastener tightening on some units. Continued operation in this condition may cause the coupling to disengage, rendering …
Komatsu WA100-5 2005–2007
Komatsu WA150-5 2005–2007
Komatsu WR12-5 2005–2007
In the traveling hydraulic piping, improper bending of the pipe may cause cracking in the piping due to hydraulic pressure during operation. Continued use in this condition risks hydraulic fluid leakage, and …
コべルコ KE100W 1996–2004
コべルコ SK100W 1996–2004
神鋼 KE100W 1996–2004
神鋼 SK100W 1996–2004
The hydraulic piping for propulsion has insufficient strength in the pipe fittings and inadequate fastening torque in the pipe brackets. Vehicle vibration and other factors may cause cracks in the pipe fittings. …
コべルコ KE100W 1989–2004
コべルコ SK100W 1989–2004
神鋼 KE100W 1989–2004
神鋼 SK100W 1989–2004
Shinko: Window Glass
JapanFront or side window glass does not comply with road transport vehicle safety standards due to affixed nameplates (warning plates, etc.).
神鋼 SK04W 1983–1989
神鋼 SK04WD 1983–1989
神鋼 SK04WS 1983–1989
Nippon Steel/Kobelco: Window Glass
Loss of control JapanThe fixing method for the resin component that secures the window frame of the driver-side opening/closing glass to the vehicle body is improper, resulting in some window frames not being securely fixed. …
コべルコ KE100W 1989–2004
コべルコ SK100W 1989–2004
神鋼 KE100W 1989–2004
神鋼 SK100W 1989–2004
In the powertrain system, improper wiring fixation of the forward/reverse selector solenoid valve causes the wiring to resonate and break due to transmission vibration. This prevents forward/reverse switching of the solenoid valve, …
コべルコ LK40Z 2003–2004
コべルコ LK50Z 2003–2004
Shinkokai/Kobelco: Axle
Wheel / axle JapanThe fastening torque specification for the mounting bolts securing the front axle to the chassis is inappropriate, which may cause the bolts to loosen due to repeated loads during snow removal and …
コべルコ LK40Z 1992–2004
コべルコ LK50Z 1992–2004
神鋼 LK40Z 1992–2004
神鋼 LK50Z 1992–2004
Kobelco: Fuel Pump
Fuel leak JapanDue to inappropriate bearing material and clearance between the fuel injection pump speed control lever shaft and its bearing, repeated accelerator operation causes the shaft and bearing to seize. This results in …
コべルコ LK50Z 2003
Shinko/Kobe Steel: Power Steering
Steering JapanIn the steering system, some power steering pump mounting brackets have machining defects in the mounting holes. If operation continues in this condition, the power steering pump mounting bolts may loosen, and …
コべルコ KE100W 1999–2000
コべルコ SK100W 1999–2000
神鋼 SK100W 1999–2000
Volkswagen: A/T
JapanThe automatic transmission clutch temperature sensor has insufficient crimping of wiring at manufacture, causing erroneous signals to the electronic control unit. This results in misdiagnosis of abnormal transmission fluid temperature. As a …
Volkswagen VW EOS 2.0T 2008–2009
Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf 1.4/125kW 2008–2009
Volkswagen VW Golf Variant 2.0T 2008–2009
Volkswagen VW Golf Touran 1.4/103kW 2008–2009
Volkswagen VW Golf Touran 1.4/125kW 2008–2009
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Volkswagen: Vehicle Body
JapanThe rear fender flap geometry is improper. Due to vehicle assembly tolerances, tires may protrude beyond the fender flap, potentially failing to comply with safety standards under the Road Transport Vehicle Act.
Volkswagen VW Passat CC 2.0T 2008–2009
Volkswagen VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4Motion 2008–2009
Volvo: Computer
Fuel leak JapanDue to improper programming in the main control module, if the engine is restarted immediately after shutdown, power may not be supplied to the fuel pump, preventing engine start.
Volvo Volvo V70 2007–2009
Volvo Volvo XC70 2007–2009
Yusoki: Axle
Wheel / axle JapanCertain dual-axle 16-wheel trailers have defective welds at the shaft trunnion-spindle joint. Continued use may cause cracks to develop in the axle. In the worst case, axle fracture could occur, resulting in …
ユソーキ - 1995–1999
Nissan: Steering linkage mechanism
Steering JapanIn the intermediate shaft of the steering apparatus, the pinion shaft insertion is insufficient in some units, resulting in inadequate fastening. Consequently, the pinion shaft may gradually come loose, and in the …
Nissan Tiida 2007
Nissan Tiida Latio 2007
Nissan Bluebird Sylphy 2007
Nissan March 2007
Yanmar: Power Steering
Steering JapanThe retaining screw that secures the check ball inside the power steering valve of the steering apparatus has insufficient clamping force, causing the screw to loosen and the check ball to fall …
Yanmar GK13 2009
Yanmar GK16 2009
Komatsu: Parking Brake General
Brakes JapanOn the front axle of forklifts, the seal structure of the parking brake mounting section is inadequate, which may cause lubricating oil to leak. Leaked lubricating oil may enter the parking brake, …
Komatsu FD35N 2008–2009
Komatsu FD40 2008–2009
Komatsu FG40N 2008–2009
Komatsu: Pressure Control Transmission Unit
Brakes JapanThe brake accumulator (pressure reservoir) is secured using an improper fixing method. Vibration and similar conditions may cause cracks to develop in the brake piping connected to the accumulator. As a result, …
小松 - 2004–2008
Mazda: Power Steering
Steering JapanIn electro-hydraulic power steering systems, improper manufacturing processes in high-pressure piping have caused internal rust formation in some units. This rust damages the bearing portions of the pump gear, increasing sliding resistance. …
Mazda Axela 2007–2008
Mazda Biante 2007–2008
Mazda Premacy 2007–2008
BMW Alpina: Fuse
Brakes JapanThe fuse for the engine ECU is shared with the fuse for the brake booster vacuum pump. If overcurrent occurs when the pump operates, the shared fuse may blow. This can cut …
BMW Alpina Alpina B3 3.3 1999–2007
BMW Alpina Alpina B3-3.3 4WD 1999–2007
BMW Alpina Alpina B3-3.3 4WD Touring 1999–2007
BMW Alpina Alpina B3 S 1999–2007
BMW Alpina Alpina B3 S Cabriolet 1999–2007
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BMW: Strut
Wheel / axle JapanThe strut plate that holds the front wheel coil spring has insufficient strength. Repeated stop-and-go driving in hot, humid environments can cause cracks to develop in the plate, resulting in abnormal noise. …
BMW BMW 540i 1997–1998
Mitsubishi: Vehicle Body
Fuel leak JapanIn hybrid buses, the body frame shape is improper, causing interference with the fuel piping in some units. Continued use in this condition may result in fuel piping damage and fuel leakage.
Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2008–2009
Insufficient heat treatment of the transmission shaft surface for gear shifting inside the transmission can cause cracks to develop in the shaft when shift operations are repeated, potentially leading to shaft fracture. …
Toyota MR-S 2005–2007
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.