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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4 Mar 2021 251 units affected Ref JP-1231840

In the fuel tank manufacturing process, adhesive applied to materials during production may be insufficient due to improper process control. This can result in fuel leakage from areas with inadequate adhesion.

DS DS 3 Crossback 2019–2020
4 Mar 2021 24 units affected Ref JP-1231810

In the brake booster, the fastening torque specification for the fixed nuts is inadequate, resulting in two locations not being properly torqued. Consequently, the fixed nuts may loosen during use, causing abnormal …

Volvo Volvo XC40 2020
4 Mar 2021 2112 units affected Ref JP-1231800

The cable harness for the brake fluid level sensor may contact the exhaust manifold heat shield due to inadequate assembly control during manufacturing. This can cause the insulation to be damaged by …

Volvo Volvo XC40 2020–2021
4 Mar 2021 6 units affected Ref JP-1149040

In light-duty trucks, side guard manufacturing is improper, with some units having insufficient spot welds joining the corner side guard and side guard bar. Continued use in this condition may result in …

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 2020

Nissan: Airbag

Airbag
4 Mar 2021 7 units affected Ref JP-1149020

The driver-side airbag units shipped as replacement parts have improperly welded brackets for attachment to the steering wheel. During use, the weld points may crack and separate, potentially causing the airbag to …

Nissan Teana 2006–2007 Nissan Presage 2006–2007

Nissan: Airbag

Airbag
4 Mar 2021 14 units affected Ref JP-1149000

The driver's side airbag may not fold properly due to inappropriate conditions in the airbag folding equipment. Consequently, when the airbag deploys, high-temperature gas from the inflator may tear the airbag, potentially …

Nissan e-NV200 2019–2020
4 Mar 2021 3548 units affected Ref JP-1148970

In the headlight, improper bulb selection causes resonance at specific engine speeds, resulting in excessive vertical vibration of the filament inside the bulb. Continued use in this condition may cause filament breakage …

Suzuki GSX250R 2017–2018
3 Mar 2021 2 units affected Ref JP-1231870

Certain rear drive shafts have insufficient durability due to improper heat-hardening treatment. Vibration and stress during operation may cause the drive shaft joint to fracture, potentially resulting in loss of drive capability …

BMW BMW 540i xDrive 2020
2 Mar 2021 383 units affected Ref JP-1149010

The engine control unit's onboard diagnostic system control program is inappropriate, and may fail to detect barometric pressure sensor faults. This could result in non-compliance with Safety Standard Article 31 (onboard diagnostic …

Yamaha YZF-R1 2020–2021 Yamaha YZF-R1M 2020–2021
26 Feb 2021 11 units affected Ref JP-1148960

In the crane vehicle's vehicle control unit (VCU), due to inappropriate programming, operating the PTO drive switch with the parking brake released may cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly.

カトウ - 2019–2020
25 Feb 2021 9 units affected Ref JP-2206080

Due to inadequate management of vehicle specifications in the engine control unit's control program, a non-standard specification program has been installed. As a result, there is a risk of increased carbon dioxide …

Mercedes-Benz CLS220d 2018–2019
25 Feb 2021 5 units affected Ref JP-1231780

The engine control unit's control program contains improper specification management for vehicle installation, resulting in non-standard program versions being loaded. This causes re-injection timing control to malfunction when fuel injection stops after …

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLE63S 4Matic C 2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLS63 4Matic 2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG SL63 2018–2019
25 Feb 2021 17 units affected Ref JP-1231770

The ISOFIX bracket on the right side of the right rear seat may be missing the handle for connecting a child seat due to improper manufacturing instructions. This prevents proper child seat …

Mercedes-Benz CLA180 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA180 Shooting Brake 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA200d 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA200d Shooting Brake 2020

Mercedes-Benz: Wiring

Fire risk
25 Feb 2021 579 units affected Ref JP-1231760

In the electrical wiring of the starter motor, improper manufacturing instructions have resulted in wiring being installed in a manner that interferes with the starter motor housing. Consequently, vibration during operation can …

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLC63 4Matic+ 2018–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLC63 4Matic+ C 2018–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLC63S 4Matic+ 2018–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLC63S 4Matic+ C 2018–2020
25 Feb 2021 23 units affected Ref JP-1148980

Some vehicles lack properly installed mounting bolts on the radiator mount bracket that secures the radiator to the vehicle body in the engine compartment. This can cause radiator movement, leading to disconnection …

Nissan X-Trail 2020
22 Feb 2021 6 units affected Ref JP-1149030

In the evaporative emission control system, the engine control computer program is inappropriate, resulting in a condition where fault diagnostic results from the turbocharger are not transmitted to the engine control computer. …

Hino Hino Dutro 2019–2020
22 Feb 2021 270 units affected Ref JP-1148950

Certain spare tire mounting devices installed between the wheelbase of refrigerated/frozen vehicles have inadequate bracket strength design, resulting in insufficient device strength. Consequently, vibration during operation may cause cracks in the mounting …

Hino Hino Profia 2004–2018 Hino Hino Ranger 2004–2018 Isuzu Isuzu Forward 2004–2018
19 Feb 2021 47 units affected Ref JP-1148990

In the drive mechanism of a road roller, improper paint application instructions for the vibrator case result in paint peeling on the bolt mounting surface between the traveling motor and vibrator case, …

サカイ MW700-1 2012–2014
19 Feb 2021 Ref A12/00194/21

Injuries — The thread pitch of the provided screws does not match with the thread pitch of the bearing. As a result, the wheel bearing may not be properly secured to the …

SKF Wheel bearing kit 2020
18 Feb 2021 31161 units affected Ref JP-2106070

The power rear gate drive unit on certain vehicles has inadequate holding force calibration, resulting in insufficient holding force in high-temperature environments. Consequently, when the rear gate is fully opened such as …

Mazda CX-30 2019–2020

Lamborghini: Fuel Hose/Pipe

Fire risk
18 Feb 2021 11 units affected Ref JP-1231750

In the fuel system, the quick connector material of the fuel supply piping is inappropriate. Repeated exposure to excessive engine compartment temperatures can soften the connector, leading to premature degradation and cracking. …

Lamborghini Urus 2020

Volkswagen: Fuel pump

Fuel leak
18 Feb 2021 4387 units affected Ref JP-1231740

The suction jet pump with fuel gauge mounted in the fuel tank may tilt during use due to improper assembly instructions at manufacturing. This can prevent accurate detection of remaining fuel, causing …

Volkswagen Volkswagen Arteon 2.0/206kW 2018–2019 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack TDI/140kW 2018–2019
18 Feb 2021 30460 units affected Ref JP-1231670

The bulb holder material in the rear combination lamp is inappropriate, causing the bulb holder to deform from bulb heat. This may result in poor contact, illuminating the warning light, and in …

Volkswagen VW Golf Variant 1.2 / 77 kW 2013–2018 Volkswagen VW Golf Variant 1.4 / 103 kW 2013–2018 Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf R Variant 2.0/206kW 2013–2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack 1.8/132kW 2013–2018 Volkswagen Golf Touran 1.4/110kW 2013–2018 +1 more
18 Feb 2021 62 units affected Ref JP-1231650

In the SRS control unit, due to improper manufacturing equipment settings, the fixing bolts may not be tightened to the specified torque. This can result in loosening of the unit's attachment, preventing …

Volvo Volvo V90 2020 Volvo Volvo XC60 2020 Volvo Volvo XC90 2020

Volvo: Cooling System

Fire risk
18 Feb 2021 4825 units affected Ref JP-1231640

The engine cooling system has an inadequate air-bleeding design. If the dedicated special tool is not used correctly when refilling coolant during repairs or other maintenance, air may not be properly bled …

Volvo Volvo V40 2015–2016 Volvo Volvo V40 Cross Country 2015–2016
17 Feb 2021 3228 units affected Ref JP-1231700

In the fuel pump relay located in the engine room, improper material selection may cause substances generated by heat to adhere to the terminals. This can result in internal contact failure of …

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2010–2013

Land Rover: Speedometer

Loss of control
16 Feb 2021 47 units affected Ref JP-1231720

Due to improper programming of the gateway module in the speedometer, the kilometer display may switch to mile display while driving. This may cause the driver to misidentify the displayed speed versus …

Land Rover Discovery Sport 2019–2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2019–2020

Land Rover: Battery

Loss of control
16 Feb 2021 178 units affected Ref JP-1231710

Due to inadequate work management, some vehicles have excessive fastening torque on the battery negative cable body-side ground attachment bolt. This can result in stripped threads on the bolt, causing loss of …

Land Rover Discovery 2019–2020
15 Feb 2021 9 units affected Ref JP-1148940

In the engine cooling fan drive mechanism of combine harvesters, improper production process management has resulted in some units being assembled with non-standard internal components. This can cause bearing failure in the …

ヰセキ HFR450 2020 ヰセキ HFR463 2020

Iseki: Exhaust Pipe

Fire risk
15 Feb 2021 323 units affected Ref JP-1148930

The design of the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system and surrounding areas on the prime mover of the combine harvester does not adequately account for dust accumulation. Dust may accumulate in these …

ヰセキ HJ6130 2018–2021 ヰセキ HJ7130 2018–2021

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.