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.

10558 recalls on record
5188 flagged safety-critical
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22 Sep 2004 21427 units affected Ref JP-1112390

Engine control electrical wiring has insufficient abrasion resistance of the wire insulation. Engine vibration causes the insulation at wire bend points to be abraded and damaged by friction against the electrical wire …

Mitsubishi Fuso 1998–2004

Mitsubishi: Wheel Bearing

Fire risk
22 Sep 2004 56229 units affected Ref JP-1112360

During axle assembly, some vehicles have improper lock nut torque on the front wheel hub outer bearing or insufficient grease fill between the front wheel hub outer bearing and hub body. Consequently, …

Mitsubishi Fuso 2000–2004

Mitsubishi: Wheel Bearing

Fire risk
22 Sep 2004 33990 units affected Ref JP-1112350

During axle assembly, some units have improperly tightened lock nuts on the front wheel hub outer bearing and insufficient grease fill in the front wheel hub body. This can cause the bearing …

Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 2003–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter Mini Yoyon 2003–2004
22 Sep 2004 4454 units affected Ref JP-1112340

On vehicles equipped with four-bellow air spring suspension, the ball joint at the center of the V-rod that fixes the rear axle to the frame may have insufficiently tightened nuts. Continued operation …

Mitsubishi Fuso 2003–2004
22 Sep 2004 51943 units affected Ref JP-1112290

On forward-folding seats located adjacent to emergency exits on buses, the pin retaining force that secures the seat is weak, and variations in the installation of anti-tip brackets result in insufficient engagement …

Mitsubishi Fuso 1974–2004
15 Sep 2004 1771 units affected Ref JP-1112242

The automatic transmission electronic control unit program is inappropriate, and on vehicles with electric fan-type transmission fluid cooling systems, the connector insertion depth of the electric fan operation oil temperature sensor is …

Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 1992–2003 Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter Mini Yoyon 1992–2003

Mitsubishi: A/T

Fire risk
15 Sep 2004 1771 units affected Ref JP-1112241

The oil hose in the automatic transmission fluid cooling circuit has insufficient heat resistance. When transmission fluid temperature rises excessively, such as during hill climbing, the hose may degrade and rupture, causing …

Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 1992–2003 Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter Mini Yoyon 1992–2003

Mitsubishi: Muffler

Fire risk
15 Sep 2004 739 units affected Ref JP-1112230

The muffler lacks sufficient rigidity against exhaust pressure, and internal welding is inadequate. Continued use in this condition may cause weld fractures, resulting in exhaust gas leakage. Exhaust heat can melt surrounding …

Mitsubishi Fuso 2000–2003

Mitsubishi: Starting Device

Fire risk
15 Sep 2004 2052 units affected Ref JP-1112220

In large-capacity route buses, the starter system has inadequate hardness of the flywheel ring gear and improper wiring length in the starter magnetic switch activation circuit. During starting operation, the starter pinion …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2000–2004
15 Sep 2004 35395 units affected Ref JP-1112210

In the front-wheel independent suspension drive system, the water ingress prevention structure of the front hub inner bearing is inadequate, allowing mud and water to enter the bearing interior, causing rust and …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2002–2004

Subaru: Lubrication System

Fire risk
15 Sep 2004 23137 units affected Ref JP-1112200

In turbocharged manual transmission vehicles, the fastening bolt of the Oil Control Valve (OCV) cover, which hydraulically controls engine intake valve timing, has insufficient clamp load. During continuous high-load, high-RPM operation, internal …

Subaru Impreza 2000–2003 Subaru Forester 2000–2003

BMW Alpina: Airbag

Airbag
14 Sep 2004 8 units affected Ref JP-1211640

Due to improper software in the airbag control unit, the front seat occupancy sensor may fail to detect passenger presence. In the event of a collision or accident, the front passenger airbag …

BMW Alpina Alpina B7 2004 BMW Alpina Alpina B7 Long 2004

BMW: Airbag

Airbag
14 Sep 2004 846 units affected Ref JP-1211620

Due to improper software in the airbag control unit, the front seat occupancy sensor may fail to detect passenger seating. In the event of collision or accident, the passenger airbag may not …

BMW 525i 2003–2004 BMW 525i Touring 2003–2004 BMW 530i 2003–2004 BMW 545i 2003–2004 BMW 735i 2003–2004 +3 more
14 Sep 2004 1237 units affected Ref JP-1211610

The connecting rod bearing material is inadequate, resulting in insufficient durability during use and premature wear of the affected component. Continued operation in this state may cause the component to overheat, generating …

BMW M3 2001–2003
14 Sep 2004 12 units affected Ref JP-1112260

In vehicles modified from gasoline fuel systems to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) specification, the filter cup retaining bolts on solenoid valves or emergency shutoff valves installed in the fuel line have inadequate …

Mitsubishi Minicab 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer 2004
14 Sep 2004 176372 units affected Ref JP-1112250

Inadequate cleaning of internal metal fittings in the brake master cylinder causes corrosion in the rubber seal mounting groove at the cylinder rear end, potentially resulting in seal failure. Continued use may …

Toyota bB 1999–2000 Toyota MR-S 1999–2000 Toyota Celica 1999–2000 Toyota Funcargo 1999–2000
13 Sep 2004 3312 units affected Ref JP-1211590

The reverse light switch within the shift position sensor mounted on the lower transmission may experience contact failure due to internal contact carbonization. Continued use in this condition may result in improper …

Renault Twingo 1995–2000
10 Sep 2004 817 units affected Ref JP-2102620

The roller integrated into the center roller bracket of the sliding side door has insufficient durability. As the roller wears and the shaft becomes exposed, continued opening and closing causes wear and …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 1994–1999 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Guts 1994–1999

Isuzu: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
10 Sep 2004 2461 units affected Ref JP-1112190

In common rail fuel injection systems, the flow damper (a component that restricts fuel flow) has insufficient strength. Repeated fuel pressure during fuel injection causes cracking at the flow damper's injection pipe …

Isuzu GIGA 2000–2003
9 Sep 2004 111510 units affected Ref JP-1112160

The melt seal material used to bond the lens and housing of high-intensity discharge headlamp units is inadequate, preventing it from absorbing repetitive vibrations during driving. This causes partial separation of the …

Honda Stream 2000–2002
9 Sep 2004 217 units affected Ref JP-1112150

In the fuel pressure regulator of compressed natural gas vehicles, improper valve seat dimensions and O-ring hardness in the high-pressure reducer may cause O-ring deformation or failure. This can result in fuel …

Mazda Titan 1995–2002 Mazda Demio 1995–2002
9 Sep 2004 113 units affected Ref JP-1112130

The seating surface shape of the sliding plate attached to the suspension is inappropriate. During operation, force from the leaf spring causes the bolt securing the sliding plate to fracture. Continued use …

日車 ATL180SH 2000–2004 日車 LMC Tank Semi-trailer 2000–2004 日車 LNG Tank Semi-trailer 2000–2004 日車 LPG Tank Semi-trailer 2000–2004 日車 NLS2000 2000–2004 +4 more

Volvo: Cooling System

Fire risk
8 Sep 2004 13886 units affected Ref JP-1211560

Due to improper solder on the circuit board within the control unit of the engine cooling electric fan motor, heat and other factors in the engine compartment may cause cracks in the …

Volvo Volvo S60 1999–2001 Volvo Volvo S80 1999–2001 Volvo Volvo V70 1999–2001 Volvo Volvo V70 1999–2001
7 Sep 2004 2705 units affected Ref JP-1211600

Improper assembly of hydraulic piping for power steering in four-wheel drive vehicles may cause piping to contact and be damaged by engine vibration. This can result in power steering fluid leakage, increased …

N U M M I( 生産国:アメリカ合衆国) Voltz 2002–2004
7 Sep 2004 1169 units affected Ref JP-1211583

The ball joint fastener connecting the front suspension lower arm ball joint to the knuckle arm has insufficient tightening torque in some cases. Due to vibration during driving, the fastener may loosen. …

Peugeot Peugeot 307 CC 2001–2004 Peugeot Peugeot 307 CC S16 2001–2004 Peugeot Peugeot 307 XSI 2001–2004 Peugeot Peugeot 307 XS Break 2001–2004 Peugeot Peugeot 307 Style 2001–2004 +1 more

Peugeot: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fuel leak
7 Sep 2004 266 units affected Ref JP-1211582

Fuel supply piping around the timing belt cover is improperly installed, causing the piping and vapor pipe to cross in some vehicles. Vibration during driving causes these lines to rub against each …

Peugeot Peugeot 307 CC 2001–2004 Peugeot Peugeot 307 XS Break 2001–2004 Peugeot Peugeot 307 XT 2001–2004
7 Sep 2004 6587 units affected Ref JP-1211581

① Due to improper engine control unit programming, the electronic throttle valve exhibits excessive amplitude at the closed position, which can cause damage to the electronic throttle motor stopper. This may result …

Peugeot Peugeot 307 CC 2001–2004 Peugeot Peugeot 307 XS Break 2001–2004 Peugeot Peugeot 307 XT 2001–2004
7 Sep 2004 847 units affected Ref JP-1112140

The hydraulic supply hose to the power steering unit is improperly secured. Due to vibration during operation, the hose may contact the vehicle body. Continued use could result in the hose rubbing …

Mitsubishi MT338 1999–2004 Mitsubishi MT408 1999–2004
7 Sep 2004 31102 units affected Ref JP-1112122

The protective method for electrical wiring installed inside the trunk is inadequate, causing sharp bending at the harness band clip portion that secures the wiring to the vehicle body. Repeated opening and …

Honda Accord 2002–2004
7 Sep 2004 31102 units affected Ref JP-1112121

In the left headlamp of high-intensity discharge headlights, the assembly fixture dimensions for attaching the lens to the housing are inadequate. After headlamp assembly, the seal position between the lens and housing …

Honda Accord 2002–2004 Honda Accord Wagon 2002–2004

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.