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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26 Jul 2001 10669 units affected Ref JP-2201852

The engine control unit (ECU) program governing engine speed control is inadequate. Under high engine load conditions, such as sharp steering input during low-speed driving, the engine may stall in the worst …

Volkswagen VW Polo 1.4 2000–2001
26 Jul 2001 10669 units affected Ref JP-2201851

The engine control unit (ECU) program that regulates engine speed during cold starts in the brake booster mechanism of the braking system is inappropriate. Immediately after starting, insufficient negative pressure is generated …

Volkswagen VW Polo 1.4 2000–2001
26 Jul 2001 3674 units affected Ref JP-1208942

In the engine acceleration system, improper assembly of the accelerator cable to the accelerator pedal has damaged the plastic retaining clip on some vehicles. If operation continues in this condition, in the …

Renault Clio 1998–2001
26 Jul 2001 3674 units affected Ref JP-1208941

The plastic grommet securing the accelerator cable to the vehicle body has an inadequate structure. Continued use may cause the inner wire of the accelerator cable to be damaged by friction against …

Renault Clio 1998–2001
26 Jul 2001 507 units affected Ref JP-1208930

The parking brake's automatic lever stroke adjustment mechanism has inadequate design, causing the adjustment mechanism's pawl to not engage properly. If use continues in this condition, the brake cable may not be …

Ford Mustang Cobra 1996–1999

Ford: Suspension Arm/Rod Buffer

Wheel / axle
26 Jul 2001 31 units affected Ref JP-1208920

The rear suspension buffer assembly has insufficient strength at the connection between the knuckle and lower suspension arm. Continued use in this condition may cause cracking at the connection point, and in …

Ford Mustang Cobra 1999

Ford: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
26 Jul 2001 351 units affected Ref JP-1208910

The fuel supply pipe routing in the engine compartment is improper. Continued operation in this condition may cause the fuel supply pipe to interfere with the air conditioning low-pressure pipe due to …

Ford Galaxy 1997–1998
26 Jul 2001 47270 units affected Ref JP-1208900

The high-voltage electrical wiring for engine ignition has insufficient insulation on the spark plug caps. Continued use in this condition causes current leakage from the caps, resulting in spark plug misfire and …

Volkswagen VW Polo 1.6 1995–1999
18 Jul 2001 34 units affected Ref JP-1107590

Driver and front passenger seat belts may have incorrect fastening nuts on the vehicle-body side mounting of the mid-guide, where the bolt pitch does not match the nut thread pitch. In the …

Daihatsu Opti 2001
17 Jul 2001 300 units affected Ref JP-1107580

The insulation material of the electrical wire connected to the front-wheel rotation detection sensor in the speedometer is unsuitable. Continued use in this condition may cause the insulation to crack due to …

Yamaha Jog CV50 2001
13 Jul 2001 65 units affected Ref JP-1107560

Some vehicles are equipped with an improperly designed door lock mechanism on the emergency exit of the child-exclusive cabin. When the emergency exit is locked, it may not be possible to open …

Nissan Caravan/Hommy 1994–2001

Cadillac: Airbag

Airbag
12 Jul 2001 829 units affected Ref JP-2201830

Driver and passenger side airbags contain defective circuit board designs in their deployment control units. Continued use in this condition may result in inadvertent airbag deployment during vehicle operation in worst-case scenarios.

キャデラック Concours 1997–1999
12 Jul 2001 47 units affected Ref JP-1208880

The metal buckle components of the seat belts in the driver and front passenger seats have insufficient strength. In the event of a collision or other high-load condition on the belt, the …

Chevrolet Blazer LS 2000
12 Jul 2001 77 units affected Ref JP-1107570

The ball joint connecting the tie rod and knuckle in the steering apparatus has insufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may cause the joint to fracture, potentially resulting in loss of …

住友エール FB10PSⅧ 1996–2001 住友エール FB10PSⅩ 1996–2001
10 Jul 2001 697 units affected Ref JP-2201840

In the hydraulic piping of the power steering boost mechanism, an inappropriate lubricant was applied to the connection between the metal pipe and rubber hose during assembly. If the vehicle continues to …

Alfa Romeo Alfa 166 2.5 V6 AT 1999–2000 Alfa Romeo Alfa 166 3.0 V6 AT 1999–2000
10 Jul 2001 50 units affected Ref JP-1208870

In the lighting system, the steering column cover structure is inappropriate. If use continues in this condition, the wiring of the lighting system routed within the steering column may contact the cover, …

Aston Martin Aston Martin DB7 1996–2001 Aston Martin Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 1996–2001 Aston Martin Aston Martin DB7 Volante 1996–2001
10 Jul 2001 6223 units affected Ref JP-1208850

The parking brake lever travel automatic adjustment mechanism design is inadequate. The engagement of the adjustment mechanism's detent may be insufficient. If operation continues in this state, the detent engagement may disengage, …

Chrysler Grand Voyager 1996–2000 Chrysler Voyager 1996–2000

Volvo: Power Steering

Steering
5 Jul 2001 1129 units affected Ref JP-2201790

In the power steering booster of right-hand drive vehicles, the nut at the mounting point of the hydraulic hose connected to the gearbox is insufficiently tightened. Engine vibration may loosen this nut, …

Volvo Volvo C70 1998–1999 Volvo Volvo S70 1998–1999 Volvo Volvo V70 1998–1999

Audi: Suspension Arm/Rod

Wheel / axle
5 Jul 2001 8 units affected Ref JP-1208840

Certain rear suspension upper arms have defective welds. Continued use may cause cracks to develop at the weld joint. In the worst case, the hub carrier may separate from the upper suspension …

Audi Audi A4 1.8 Quattro 2000 Audi Audi A4 2.4 quattro 2000
5 Jul 2001 5008 units affected Ref JP-1208832

The throttle body and valve clearance in the engine acceleration mechanism is narrow. When sludge accumulates on the inner wall of the throttle body, the valve may stick when cold. Upon restart, …

Ford Explorer 1996–1998
5 Jul 2001 7979 units affected Ref JP-1208831

The link connecting the stabilizer bar and lower arm in the front suspension lacks sufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may cause the link to fracture, and in the worst case, …

Ford Explorer 1994–1996
3 Jul 2001 7739 units affected Ref JP-2101820

The link attachment point of the shock absorber in the suspension system (swing arm) of the motorized bicycle lacks sufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may result in cracking at the …

Honda Ape 2001
3 Jul 2001 15395 units affected Ref JP-2101810

In the braking system, the reservoir tank vent hole is undersized, causing negative pressure in the brake master cylinder reservoir during cold conditions. When brake operation occurs in this state, minute amounts …

Toyota Kluger V 2000–2001

Yamaha: Steering Handle

Steering
3 Jul 2001 20490 units affected Ref JP-2101800

The steering handle welding in the steering apparatus is improper, resulting in insufficient strength. Cracks may develop at the boundary between the weld and base material. If use continues in this condition, …

Yamaha Mate V50 2000–2001
3 Jul 2001 771 units affected Ref JP-1107550

In the left and right seat belts of the second row rear seats, the mounting holes in the seat frame portion that secures the buckle-attachment side belt are oversized, resulting in insufficient …

Toyota Corolla Spacio 2001
28 Jun 2001 175 units affected Ref JP-1208860

The filter structure in the atmospheric vent opening of the fuel vapor charcoal canister is inadequate. Continued use in this condition may cause the vent opening to become clogged, resulting in pressure …

BMW Alpina Alpina B10-3.2 1997–1999 BMW Alpina Alpina B10-3.3 1997–1999 BMW Alpina Alpina B10-V8 1997–1999

Opel: Wiring

Fire risk
28 Jun 2001 15452 units affected Ref JP-1208820

Improper routing of electrical wiring for the air conditioning condenser cooling fan motor in the engine compartment allows contact with the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve. Continued use in this condition may …

オペル Vectra 1996–1998 オペル Vectra Wagon 1996–1998
28 Jun 2001 58944 units affected Ref JP-1208810

The attachment point strength of the passenger seat belt to the vehicle body is insufficient. Continued use in this condition may result in the belt detaching from the attachment point under high …

オペル Vita 1994–1999 オペル Tigra 1994–1999

Mercury: Wiring

Fire risk
28 Jun 2001 47 units affected Ref JP-1208800

In the electrical wiring of the alternator, improper routing of wiring in the engine compartment may cause the wiring to contact the power steering oil line during continued use. This can damage …

マーキュリー Cougar 1999–2000

BMW: Other (Fuel System)

Fuel leak
28 Jun 2001 17831 units affected Ref JP-1208790

The filter structure in the atmospheric vent port of the fuel vapor canister is inadequate. Continued operation in this condition may cause the vent port to become clogged, resulting in fuel tank …

BMW 525i A 1997–1999 BMW 528i A 1997–1999 BMW 528i A Sedan 1997–1999 BMW 528i A Touring 1997–1999 BMW 540i A 1997–1999 +1 more

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.