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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17 Feb 2000 4 units affected Ref JP-1207880

Certain brake light switches in the brake light control circuit have manufacturing defects. If continued in use, the electronic circuit may fail, and in worst cases, the brake lights may flash or …

BMW Alpina Alpina B10-V8 1999–2000
17 Feb 2000 1 units affected Ref JP-1207870

In the power transmission device, certain snap rings that retain the clutch plates inside the transmission have manufacturing defects. Continued operation in this condition may cause the snap ring to fracture, potentially …

ジョンディア LX100-5 1999

BMW: Brake Light

Brakes
17 Feb 2000 1651 units affected Ref JP-1207850

A manufacturing defect exists in some brake light switches in the brake light control circuit. If use continues in this condition, the electronic circuit may fail, and in the worst case, the …

BMW BMW 318i 1999 BMW BMW 320i 1999 BMW BMW 323i 1999 BMW BMW 328Ci 1999 BMW BMW 328iA 1999 +8 more
15 Feb 2000 380 units affected Ref JP-1207823

The connector joining the vacuum hose to the brake booster in the braking system has inadequate strength. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the connector, potentially resulting …

マセラテイ 3200GT 1996–1999 マセラテイ Quattroporte 3.2 1996–1999 マセラテイ Quattroporte V6 1996–1999
15 Feb 2000 380 units affected Ref JP-1207822

In the brake system master cylinder, the connector joining the hose between the reservoir tanks has inadequate structural strength. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the connector, …

マセラテイ 3200GT 1996–1999 マセラテイ Quattroporte 1996–1999 マセラテイ Quattroporte 3.2 1996–1999 マセラテイ Quattroporte V6 1996–1999
15 Feb 2000 380 units affected Ref JP-1207821

In vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, improper routing of the hose between the automatic transmission and oil cooler causes the metal fitting of the hose to interfere with the brake pipe. Continued …

マセラテイ Quattroporte 1996–1999 マセラテイ Quattroporte 3.2 1996–1999 マセラテイ Quattroporte V6 1996–1999
10 Feb 2000 1156 units affected Ref JP-2201450

The brake master cylinder reservoir cap has an inadequate structure. When brake fluid level drops due to repeated brake pedal operation and negative pressure develops inside the reservoir, moisture can enter the …

Volkswagen VW Sharan VR6 GL 1997–1998
10 Feb 2000 628 units affected Ref JP-2201440

Due to improper design of the brake master cylinder reservoir cap, repeated brake pedal operation causes brake fluid level to drop and negative pressure to develop in the reservoir tank. When negative …

Ford Galaxy 1997–1998
10 Feb 2000 191 units affected Ref JP-1207810

The headlamp switch has an inadequate structure. When the fog lamps are illuminated and the headlamps are kept on for extended periods, the headlamp switch may overheat. In the worst case, the …

Ford Thunderbird 1991–1993

John Deere: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
8 Feb 2000 5 units affected Ref JP-1207830

In the fuel system, the fuel pump shaft support structure is inadequate, allowing air ingress from the shaft seal area. If operation continues in this condition, air can accumulate in the fuel …

ジョンディア LX230-5 1998–1999
8 Feb 2000 16354 units affected Ref JP-1106070

In the electrical system, the rectifier that charges the battery has inadequate heat dissipation performance. If use continues in this condition, the diode in the rectifier circuit may be damaged by heat, …

Honda Foresight 1997–1999
8 Feb 2000 530 units affected Ref JP-1106060

In the braking system, improper assembly exists at the joint of the brake pipe for the left front wheel and rear wheel brake pipes. During hard braking or braking on slippery road …

Toyota Toyota Ambulance 1997–1999
8 Feb 2000 136 units affected Ref JP-1106052

In the steering system, the pin outer diameter dimension of the mounting section for the angle adjustment cylinder (tilt handle) that adjusts the angle of the steering wheel may be inappropriate. If …

日立 EX125WD-5 1999
8 Feb 2000 136 units affected Ref JP-1106051

In the power transmission device, the hydraulic motor supplying power to the transmission contains cylinders and pistons with machining defects. Continued operation in this condition may cause hydraulic fluid leakage from the …

日立 EX125WD-5 1999
8 Feb 2000 30608 units affected Ref JP-1106030

The mounting structure securing the front suspension strut to the vehicle body is inadequate. Continued use in this condition may cause the mounting bolts on the strut support to fracture, potentially resulting …

Mazda Proceed Levante 1994–1996 Suzuki Escudo 1994–1996

Honda: S2000

24 Jan 2000 1088 units affected Ref JP-2101460

In open-body vehicles equipped with power-operated convertible tops, the shape of the convertible top cover used during top storage is inappropriate. Depending on seat position, the seat belt may become pinched between …

Honda S2000 1999–2000

SAAB: A/T

20 Jan 2000 169 units affected Ref JP-2201430

In the engine room, the electrical wiring for automatic transmission control is routed improperly, causing contact with the ABS equipment bracket. Continued use in this condition may damage the wiring insulation, and …

サーブ 9-5 1998

Saab: Lubrication System

Fire risk
20 Jan 2000 160 units affected Ref JP-1207800

In the engine, certain oil pressure sensors in the lubrication system have manufacturing defects. Continued use in this condition can cause cracks to develop in the oil pressure sensor, leading to oil …

サーブ 9-3 1998–1999 サーブ 9-5 1998–1999
20 Jan 2000 119 units affected Ref JP-1207792

Certain water pump bearings in the engine have manufacturing defects. Continued use in this condition may damage the bearing seal, potentially leading to coolant leakage and engine overheating.

サーブ 900 1993–1994

Saab: Engine

20 Jan 2000 119 units affected Ref JP-1207791

The bracket fixing bolts for the timing belt tensioner in the engine lack sufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may cause the belt tensioner to become eccentric, resulting in timing belt …

サーブ 900 1993–1994
20 Jan 2000 205 units affected Ref JP-1207780

In convertible vehicles, the shoulder belt guide has an improper shape. If use continues in this condition, the seat belt may become twisted between the shoulder belt guide and the retractor, and …

サーブ 900 1998–1999 サーブ 9-3 1998–1999

SAAB: Seat

20 Jan 2000 179 units affected Ref JP-1207770

In the easy-entry system of convertible vehicles (a mechanism that moves the front seat forward while tilting the seat back forward to facilitate boarding and alighting of rear passengers), the lock mechanism …

サーブ 9-3 1998–1999
20 Jan 2000 1558 units affected Ref JP-1106040

The support member that reinforces the lower arm of the front suspension lacks internal corrosion protection. Continued use allows de-icing agents and similar materials to penetrate internally, causing rust to develop and …

Nissan - 1990–1999
18 Jan 2000 2898 units affected Ref JP-1207760

In the driver and front passenger seat belts, some buckle cover attachments are improperly installed, causing the covers to shift. In the worst case, cover misalignment can cause the buckle push button …

Mercedes-Benz ML320 1998–1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430 1998–1999
18 Jan 2000 58 units affected Ref JP-1106020

The crankcase baffle design of the engine is improper, causing the oil pump to draw in air. This results in insufficient lubrication of the connecting rod's crankshaft-side bearing. Continued operation in this …

Suzuki SV650 1999
18 Jan 2000 449 units affected Ref JP-1106010

In the fuel system of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, the weld strength of the fuel tank fixing bracket (band) is insufficient. Continued use in this condition may cause the weld to …

Isuzu - 1996–1999 Nissan - 1996–1999 Nissan - 1996–1999
18 Jan 2000 125 units affected Ref JP-1106000

In the running gear, the mounting brackets for the upper torque rod and radius rod attached to the front axle are subject to inadequate welding, resulting in insufficient strength in some units. …

Isuzu Cubic 1997–1998

Mitsubishi: Door

Steering
14 Jan 2000 24376 units affected Ref JP-2101420

At the boarding area, some vehicles have improper mounting, adjustment, external handle geometry, and door-opening rod design on the rear door, resulting in heavy door-opening operation. If continued use proceeds in this …

Mitsubishi RVR 1997–1999
13 Jan 2000 141 units affected Ref JP-1105990

In compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, oil contained in fuel gas during natural gas compression may accumulate on the fuel flow sensor inside the gas valve that monitors and controls fuel gas …

Mitsubishi CNG 1995–1999
24 Dec 1999 1612 units affected Ref JP-1105980

The wiring of the engine intake air preheating device has improper mounting method on the upper surface of the engine, causing contact with nearby components. Continued use in this condition may result …

Nissan - 1993–1997

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.