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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9 Jul 1998 449 units affected Ref JP-1105220

In vehicles equipped with an idle stop-and-start system, the intake shutoff valve lever and link pin lack sufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may cause the lever to fracture or the …

Isuzu Gala 1995–1998 Isuzu Cubic 1995–1998
9 Jul 1998 9076 units affected Ref JP-1105210

Certain V-type 6-cylinder gasoline engine cylinder head gaskets have insufficient sealing performance. Continued use in this condition may result in coolant leakage from the gasket, potentially leading to engine overheating in the …

Toyota Hilux Surf 1995–1996 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1995–1996

Porsche: Starting Device

Steering
7 Jul 1998 521 units affected Ref JP-1206870

The ignition switch of the engine starting device has insufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the switch, and after operating the switch, the windshield wipers, …

Porsche 986 Boxster 1996–1997

Suzuki: Fuel Tank

Fuel leak
7 Jul 1998 1244 units affected Ref JP-1105202

Due to inadequate support structure of the fuel tank, vibration of the vehicle body promotes deformation of the sealing material of the fuel pump installed inside the fuel tank, which in the …

Suzuki TL1000S 1997

Suzuki: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
7 Jul 1998 363 units affected Ref JP-1105201

The sealing material used for the fuel pump installed inside the fuel tank has insufficient durability. Continued use in this condition may cause the sealing material to deform, potentially resulting in fuel …

Suzuki GSX-R750 1995–1996
30 Jun 1998 9183 units affected Ref JP-1105190

The O2 sensor of the carbon monoxide emission prevention device is improperly installed on the exhaust pipe. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks in the welded attachment point, leading to …

Subaru Domingo 1994–1995
18 Jun 1998 1855 units affected Ref JP-2201240

Due to improper programming of the engine control computer, unstable engine rpm may occur when accelerating from low-speed driving by depressing the accelerator pedal. In worst case scenarios, engine stalling may result.

Ford Mondeo 1996

Porsche: Engine Body

Steering
16 Jun 1998 88 units affected Ref JP-1206860

Certain rollers in the engine accessory drive belt contain manufacturing defects. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop in the roller, resulting in the accessory drive belt slipping off. …

Porsche 911 Carrera 1998
11 Jun 1998 118355 units affected Ref JP-2101250

A manufacturing defect exists in the sensor that detects brake pedal depression in the brake assist system (brake pedal effort reduction device during emergency braking). When normal braking is performed, the brake …

Toyota Cynos 1997–1998 Toyota Starlet 1997–1998 Toyota Toyota Tercel 1997–1998 Toyota Raum 1997–1998
2 Jun 1998 13808 units affected Ref JP-1105180

Due to improper engine control computer programming, the ignition system may rarely shut down during driving, causing temporary vehicle deceleration. In the worst case, the catalytic converter immediately downstream of the exhaust …

Toyota Harrier 1997–1998
28 May 1998 114 units affected Ref JP-1206850

Some mounting bolts on the striker side of passenger doors have material defects. In the event of a strong impact such as a collision, these bolts may fracture and the door may …

Peugeot Peugeot 406 V6 1997 Peugeot Peugeot 406 Break 1997 Peugeot Peugeot 406 Break V6 1997

Peugeot: Engine Body

Fire risk
28 May 1998 489 units affected Ref JP-1206840

Some engine throttle valve frost-prevention heaters contain manufacturing defects. In the worst case, internal short circuits may occur within the heater, risking wire burnout.

Peugeot Peugeot 306 XSi 1997 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Cashmere 1997 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Cabriolet 1997 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Style 1997 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Break 1997 +1 more
28 May 1998 2032 units affected Ref JP-1206830

Some rubber fuel supply hoses in the engine compartment of the fuel system have material defects. In cold conditions, the connection integrity of the affected fuel hose degrades, and in the worst …

Peugeot Peugeot 306 S16 1997–1998 Peugeot Peugeot 306 XSi 1997–1998 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Cashmere 1997–1998 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Cabriolet 1997–1998 Peugeot Peugeot 306 Style 1997–1998 +1 more

Honda: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
26 May 1998 189033 units affected Ref JP-1105170

Certain fuel pump motors for electronic fuel injection systems have defects in the resin molding of the motor section. Continued use in this condition may cause brush wear, and in the worst …

Honda Integra 1991–1994 Honda Civic 1991–1994 Honda Civic Ferio 1991–1994 Honda Domani 1991–1994
14 May 1998 392 units affected Ref JP-1206820

Some front wheel lower control arm end covers on the suspension components have improper installation. If continued in this condition, rust may develop on the ball joints and other internal components, and …

Chrysler Stratos 1995–1996
12 May 1998 34321 units affected Ref JP-1105160

In vehicles equipped with a turbocharged engine, insufficient sealing of the cylinder head gasket may allow combustion gases to leak into the coolant passages during repeated high-load driving. In worst-case scenarios, this …

Nissan Avenir 1995–1998 Nissan Serena 1995–1998 Nissan Largo 1995–1998
28 Apr 1998 220 units affected Ref JP-2101230

On vehicles equipped with a retarder as an auxiliary braking device, repeated operation at speeds that ignore the overspeed warning alarm during downhill driving can cause resonance between propeller shaft vibration and …

小松メック - 1995–1998 小松メック LW250 1995–1998
24 Apr 1998 68 units affected Ref JP-1206810

Certain vehicles have improper welding at the frame head of the main frame. If the welded section receives a severe impact, it may develop cracks in the worst case.

Triumph T509 Speed Triple 1996–1997 Triumph Daytona T595 1996–1997
23 Apr 1998 96 units affected Ref JP-2201220

The hood hinge bolts are improperly heat-treated. Continued use in this condition may cause the hinge bolts to fracture. In the event of a collision, the hood could potentially break through the …

キャデラック Concours 1997
23 Apr 1998 125 units affected Ref JP-1105150

In vehicles equipped with V26C-type (480 horsepower) engines, the internal structure of the fuel injection pump's electronic governor is inadequate. Engine vibration may cause the connection between the harness and circuit board …

Hino Hino Super Dolphin Profia 1996–1997
16 Apr 1998 26867 units affected Ref JP-2101210

The Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system contains defective manufacturing sensors. When mobile phones or similar devices are used inside the vehicle, electromagnetic interference may cause the VSC to activate during driving, potentially …

Toyota Aristo 1997–1998 Toyota Caldina 1997–1998 Toyota Granvia 1997–1998
16 Apr 1998 10167 units affected Ref JP-1206800

The diaphragm inside the brake booster of the braking system experiences reduced durability due to radiant heat from the turbocharger. In the worst case, the diaphragm may become damaged, impairing the function …

Volvo Volvo 940 1995–1997 Volvo Volvo 940 Estate 1995–1997
16 Apr 1998 15830 units affected Ref JP-1105142

The radiator cap attached to the engine has improper processing treatment. Vibration from the engine may cause the radiator cap to crack, leading to coolant leakage. In the worst case, this may …

Mazda Titan 1995–1997
16 Apr 1998 27054 units affected Ref JP-1105141

On vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the parking brake assembly mounting structure is improper, causing the lock nut securing the center brake drum to loosen. If operation continues in this condition, the …

Mazda Titan 1995–1998
16 Apr 1998 1859 units affected Ref JP-1105130

In the brake booster of instructor-operated brakes in driving school vehicles, due to inadequate water-sealing structure, water may infiltrate into the atmospheric valve inside the brake booster. In the worst case, the …

Nissan Bluebird 1996–1997

Rover: Airbag

Airbag
14 Apr 1998 5028 units affected Ref JP-1206790

Electrical wiring of the airbag device within the steering wheel is improperly configured. Continued use in this condition may result in short-circuiting of the wiring in the worst case, potentially causing the …

ローバー Land Rover Discovery TDI 1993–1997 ローバー Range Rover 1993–1997 ローバー Range Rover Vanden Plas 1993–1997

Rover/Honda: Airbag

Airbag
14 Apr 1998 8585 units affected Ref JP-1206780

Due to improper electrical wiring of the airbag device within the steering wheel, continued use in this condition may result in a short circuit of the wiring, which could cause the airbag …

Honda Crossroad 1994–1997 ローバー Land Rover Discovery V8I 1994–1997

Volkswagen: Wiring

Steering
9 Apr 1998 2604 units affected Ref JP-1206772

The mounting length of the turn signal electrical wiring inside the steering column cover is improper. When adjusting the steering wheel position, the connection of the electrical wiring may disconnect in the …

Volkswagen VW Passat 1.8 1997–1998 Volkswagen VW Passat 1.8T 1997–1998 Volkswagen VW Passat V6 Synchro 1997–1998
9 Apr 1998 2604 units affected Ref JP-1206771

The structure of the passenger-side seat belt retractor is inadequate, which in the worst case may prevent the seat belt from being withdrawn.

Volkswagen VW Passat 1.8 1997–1998 Volkswagen VW Passat 1.8T 1997–1998 Volkswagen VW Passat V6 Synchro 1997–1998

BMW: Wiring

7 Apr 1998 955 units affected Ref JP-1206760

Insufficient clearance in the ignition switch wiring that controls engine starting and stopping. Continued use in this condition may result in wiring damage, causing the engine to stall or fail to start.

BMW BMW R 1100 R 1994–1996 BMW BMW R850R 1994–1996

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.