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
Official sources: Japan MLIT EU Safety Gate Cyprus RTD Refreshed nightly · How it works

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Toyota: Air Bag

Airbag
1 Aug 2002 5 units affected Ref JP-1108600

Certain passenger-side air bags have improper welds at the joint between the diffuser and gas generator body within the inflator. When the air bag deploys, the joint may separate, causing the diffuser …

Toyota Sprinter Carib 2000
1 Aug 2002 438 units affected Ref JP-1108590

In the air-operated parking brake system, the air exhaust mechanism of the air chamber is inadequate, allowing mud and water to enter the chamber. When the ventilation hole becomes blocked and the …

Isuzu GIGA 1999–2000 Isuzu Forward 1999–2000

Nissan: Running Gear - Other

Wheel / axle
1 Aug 2002 137 units affected Ref JP-1108570

Certain vehicles have insufficient clamping force on the rear wheel lock screws (screws that prevent wheel bearing nut loosening) in the running gear. Due to vibration during operation, the lock screws may …

Nissan Nissan Battery Forklift 2002 Nissan Nissan Forklift 2002
1 Aug 2002 676741 units affected Ref JP-1108560

Improper battery mounting position allows rainwater to enter the battery through the filler cap vent hole, increasing internal fluid level and causing overflow. Spilled battery fluid contacts the left front wheel brake …

Mitsubishi Minica 1993–1998

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
1 Aug 2002 155 units affected Ref JP-1108550

Certain passenger-side airbag inflators have improper welds at the joint between the diffuser and gas generator body. When the airbag deploys, the weld may separate, causing the diffuser to detach. This prevents …

Honda S-MX 2001 Honda Step WGN 2001

Honda: Fuel Tank

Fuel leak
1 Aug 2002 41906 units affected Ref JP-1108540

In the fuel system, the threaded portion of the fuel pump unit fastening nut in the fuel tank was manufactured improperly, resulting in some fuel pump units not being sufficiently tightened during …

Honda Odyssey 1999–2001

Ducati: Throttle

Steering
30 Jul 2002 150 units affected Ref JP-1209650

In the acceleration system, the throttle holder mounting position on the right side of the handlebar is improper, which may cause interference between the throttle grip and the handlebar end counterweight. This …

ドカテイ ST4S 2001
30 Jul 2002 2932 units affected Ref JP-1209640

In the power transmission system, the seal material inside the clutch release cylinder is inappropriate, which may cause clutch fluid to leak from the seal area. The leaked clutch fluid may impede …

ドカテイ 748/748R 2000–2002 ドカテイ 996/996R 2000–2002 ドカテイ 996S 2000–2002 ドカテイ MH900E 2000–2002 ドカテイ SS750 2000–2002 +7 more

Ford: Wiring

Fire risk
26 Jul 2002 1252 units affected Ref JP-1209630

In the electrical system, improper routing of the positive battery cable may cause it to contact vehicle body parts due to vibration during acceleration and deceleration of the automatic transmission. This can …

Ford Mondeo 2000–2002

BMW: Tire

25 Jul 2002 317 units affected Ref JP-1209662

On the left-side tire, the sidewall surface was damaged due to strong contact with a guide during vehicle assembly. Continued use in this condition may cause the damage to expand and result …

BMW MINI One 2001–2002

BMW: M/T

25 Jul 2002 842 units affected Ref JP-1209661

In vehicles equipped with manual 5-speed transmission, the engagement between the vibration damper component at the end of the shift cable and the light alloy holder is improper. During shifting operations, this …

BMW MINI One 2001–2002
11 Jul 2002 145 units affected Ref JP-1209620

In the fuel system, certain fuel filter-to-fuel pipe connection retainers have improper geometry. Vibration during driving may cause the connection to separate, resulting in fuel leakage. In worst-case scenarios, this could lead …

Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2001–2002
11 Jul 2002 13352 units affected Ref JP-1108530

In the engine, due to improper gasket matching between the engine and spark plugs, the gasket deforms under high-RPM thermal loads, causing a loss of clamping force. Vibration at high RPM causes …

Honda S2000 1999–2002

Mitsubishi: Fuel Tank

Fuel leak
11 Jul 2002 674 units affected Ref JP-1108520

In the fuel system, the seal at the fuel pump and gauge unit mounting location on the fuel tank has an inadequate gasket design, resulting in insufficient sealing. Fuel may leak from …

Mitsubishi Galant 2001–2002 Mitsubishi Diamante 2001–2002 Mitsubishi Legnum 2001–2002

Toyota: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
11 Jul 2002 36411 units affected Ref JP-1108510

In the fuel system, when installing the fuel pipe connected to the check valve (one-way valve) of the fuel pump attached to the engine, excessive friction resistance at the delivery pipe side …

Toyota RAV4 L 2000–2001 Toyota Opa 2000–2001
4 Jul 2002 329 units affected Ref JP-1209610

① In the power transmission system, insufficient tightening of the nut securing the gearbox-side sprocket may cause play at the mounting interface between the sprocket and gearbox output shaft, resulting in abnormal …

BMW BMW F650 CS 2001–2002
2 Jul 2002 68 units affected Ref JP-1108500

In the power transmission device, some auxiliary transmission clutch housings have dimensional defects due to manufacturing variation. This can cause interference with the outer circumference of the clutch piston, which in worst …

H A N T A Asphalt Finisher 2000–2001
27 Jun 2002 77 units affected Ref JP-1108490

In the engine cooling system, the water hose routed between the engine and automatic transmission oil cooler has insufficient strength. Repeated cycles of internal pressure changes cause the hose to deform. Continued …

Nissan - 2000–2002
27 Jun 2002 71 units affected Ref JP-1108470

In the power transmission system, the travel controller program that controls the travel motor is inappropriate. When low-speed sharp turning and braking operations are performed simultaneously, excessive tension develops in the drive …

小松 GC380F-2 1995–2002

Nissan: Alternator

Fire risk
25 Jun 2002 12302 units affected Ref JP-1108480

During manufacturing of the alternator, distortion occurred inside the diodes of the rectifier circuit in some units. This accelerated thermal degradation and damage to the diodes, causing excessive current to flow through …

Nissan Cima 1997–1998
20 Jun 2002 20 units affected Ref JP-1108460

In the braking system, some vehicles are equipped with front brake hoses and front brake hose No. 2 that are longer than the original specification. During steering operation, the front brake hose …

Suzuki Skywave 2002
18 Jun 2002 38447 units affected Ref JP-1209540

At the vehicle body mounting location of the steering system gearbox, improper welding of the reinforcement plate can lead to cracking when the steering shaft experiences repeated excessive loads during maneuvers such …

Chrysler Jeep Cherokee 1992–1997
17 Jun 2002 1995 units affected Ref JP-1108450

In the braking system, defective welds exist on the rear suspension arm support bracket welded to the rear axle housing. The bracket may separate at the weld joint. The brake tube fixed …

Daihatsu Max 2001–2002

Citroen: Brake light

Brakes
13 Jun 2002 114 units affected Ref JP-1209600

In the lighting system, the brake light unit structure is inappropriate, allowing condensation water inside the unit to accumulate in the bulb socket without being drained, which can corrode the contacts, causing …

Citroen C5 2001
4 Jun 2002 14 units affected Ref JP-1209570

In the steering system, improper routing of the power steering hydraulic hose results in insufficient clearance between the hose and exhaust pipe in some vehicles. Heat from the exhaust pipe causes the …

マセラテイ Maserati Spider 2001–2002
4 Jun 2002 22945 units affected Ref JP-1108440

The driver-side airbag inflator (gas generator) ignition device manufacturing process is improper, causing the ignition material inside the ignition device to separate in some units. The airbag may fail to deploy during …

Mazda Spiano 2002 Nissan Moco 2002 Suzuki MR Wagon 2002 Suzuki Alto Lapin 2002
30 May 2002 46 units affected Ref JP-1209560

The rear wheel cover holder has an improper shape, which may cause interference with the vehicle speed sensor. The sensor can be gradually deformed by pressure, and in the worst case, the …

BMW BMW F650 GS 2001 BMW BMW F650 GS Dakar 2001

Opel: Seats

30 May 2002 841 units affected Ref JP-1209550

The heat treatment of the seat rail lock latch mechanism for front and rear position adjustment in the driver and front passenger seats is inadequate in some cases, causing the latch mechanism …

オペル Vita 2001
30 May 2002 28 units affected Ref JP-1108430

In welfare vehicles modified from standard models to accommodate wheelchair storage, the left-side brake hose bracket has an improper shape. Vehicle vibration may cause the lateral rod to interfere with this bracket, …

Mitsubishi Delica 1995–2002
29 May 2002 5109 units affected Ref JP-1108410

In the suspension system, the pin material of the transverse link is inadequate. Impact from road surfaces during driving may cause the pin to fracture, producing abnormal noise. Under sudden braking, sharp …

Nissan Cefiro 2001–2002

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.