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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Mercedes-Benz: A/T

Fire risk
10 Dec 2020 69 units affected Ref JP-1231390

Dual-clutch transmissions have improper oil quantity due to incorrect lubrication device settings during manufacturing. Some vehicles have excessive or insufficient transmission oil. Excessive oil may leak from the bleeder; insufficient oil causes …

Mercedes-Benz A180 Sedan 2019–2020
10 Dec 2020 487 units affected Ref JP-1231380

The seat belt buckle on the center rear seat has an inadequate design for its stationary state when not in use, allowing it to fall beneath the seat cushion. In the worst …

Mercedes-Benz GLE400d 4MATIC Coupe 2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLE53 4Matic+ Coupe 2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLE53 4Matic+ Coupe 2020
10 Dec 2020 99 units affected Ref JP-1148610

On small trucks equipped with refrigeration units, the idler pulley fastening section has an improper shape, causing excessive stress on the idler pulley bolt due to belt tension, which may result in …

Isuzu Elf 2018–2020 Mazda Titan 2018–2020
10 Dec 2020 5133 units affected Ref JP-1148600

In small trucks equipped with refrigeration units, the idle pulley fastening section shape is inadequate, causing excessive stress on the idle pulley bolt due to belt tension, which may result in bolt …

Isuzu Elf 2018–2020 Nissan Atlas 2018–2020
10 Dec 2020 22 units affected Ref JP-1148572

In the engine control computer, the restart control program after idling stop is improper. If the engine stop determination processing to discriminate idling stop is delayed, the engine may fail to restart …

Mazda Mazda 3 2019

Mazda: Engine Control Computer

Loss of control
10 Dec 2020 10 units affected Ref JP-1148571

The fuel injection control program in the engine control computer is inadequate. When large amounts of fuel evaporative gas flow into the combustion chamber, the injector may fail to properly control fuel …

Mazda Mazda 3 2019

Citroën: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
8 Dec 2020 62 units affected Ref JP-1231420

Due to improper storage management of the fuel pump and fuel filter, biodiesel fuel injected at the vehicle factory may degrade during extended vehicle storage. This can cause clogging of the fuel …

Citroen Berlingo 2019–2020 Citroen C4 Space Tourer 2019–2020 Citroen Rifter 2019–2020
8 Dec 2020 42 units affected Ref JP-1231350

In the emission control system, improper manufacturing process control of the catalytic converter has resulted in non-specification catalytic converters being installed on some vehicles. This may cause premature deterioration and engine warning …

Audi Audi TT S 2019–2020

Audi: Vehicle Body

Fire risk
8 Dec 2020 1730 units affected Ref JP-1231340

The rubber seal in the engine compartment has insufficient heat resistance. When the turbocharger repeatedly reaches high temperatures, the rubber seal may harden due to heat. This can cause the seal to …

Audi Audi A8 4.0 Tq 2012–2018 Audi Audi A8L 4.0 Tq 2012–2018 Audi Audi S8 2012–2018 Audi Audi S8 plus 2012–2018

Aston Martin: Airbag

Airbag
4 Dec 2020 7 units affected Ref JP-1231320

In left and right front-seat side airbags, inadequate process control during vehicle manufacturing has resulted in some units where the airbag mounting nuts are not tightened to the specified torque. Consequently, the …

Aston Martin Aston Martin DB11 2016–2018
4 Dec 2020 25 units affected Ref JP-1148590

The damper coupling installed at the connection between the forklift engine and hydraulic pump may disengage due to improper tightening of the mounting bolts. This can prevent the hydraulic pump from being …

Komatsu FH100-1 etc. 2018–2020
4 Dec 2020 208 units affected Ref JP-1148580

In shovel-loader brakes, air bleeding operations in the brake circuit during manufacturing may be inadequate. Consequently, during high-speed, long-distance operation with minimal brake application, residual air in the brake circuit expands as …

Komatsu WA200-8 2018–2020 Komatsu WA270-8 2018–2020 Komatsu WA320-8 2018–2020
3 Dec 2020 437 units affected Ref JP-1231370

The rear spoiler may have insufficient adhesive bond between the spoiler and tailgate due to improper adhesive used during assembly. Vehicle vibration can cause the adhesive joint to separate, potentially resulting in …

Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4/110kW 2016–2020
3 Dec 2020 12828 units affected Ref JP-1148510

In the power transmission system, certain propeller shafts have insufficient fatigue strength due to improper material and dimensions. Cracks may develop in the propeller shaft, and continued use could result in progression …

Mitsubishi Dignity 2010–2019 Nissan Cima 2010–2019 Nissan Fuga 2010–2019
3 Dec 2020 5000 units affected Ref JP-1148460

In the hybrid system, the control program for abnormality detection is inappropriate. When boost circuit elements are damaged during high-load driving such as rapid acceleration from extremely low speed, the system may …

Mazda Axela 2014–2019

BMW: Vehicle Body

Brakes
2 Dec 2020 14399 units affected Ref JP-1231360

The cowl cover installed on top of the brake master cylinder reservoir has inadequate drainage design, allowing rainwater to enter the brake fluid. Rainwater reacting with the brake fluid causes gelation, which …

BMW BMW 116i 2013–2015 BMW BMW 118i 2013–2015 BMW BMW 120i 2013–2015 BMW BMW 220i 2013–2015 BMW BMW M135i 2013–2015 +1 more
2 Dec 2020 4087 units affected Ref JP-1148520

In the brake booster, some resin pistons have reduced strength due to improper molding conditions. Repeated brake pedal operation may cause piston fracture, which in the worst case could impair the boosting …

TMT Hilux 2018–2019

Scania: Propeller Shaft

Loss of control
27 Nov 2020 26 units affected Ref JP-1231300

During reassembly of the propeller shaft following removal for concrete pump apparatus installation, inadequate work management has resulted in reuse of removed fastening bolts. This causes insufficient fastening torque, allowing bolts to …

スカニア BSF28-4.16H Concrete Pump 2018–2019 スカニア BSF38-5.16H 2018–2019
27 Nov 2020 361 units affected Ref JP-1231290

The propulsion electric motor mounting subframe has an improper bolt torque specification when fixed to the main frame, resulting in insufficient fastening torque in some units. Consequently, vibration during operation causes bolt …

ストリートスクーター Street Scooter D17 2019–2020

Nissan: ROOX

26 Nov 2020 135 units affected Ref JP-2106030

The passenger-side assist grip may lack the fixing washer during assembly due to improper work instructions. Repeated use during entry and exit can cause grip deterioration and, in worst cases, the assist …

Nissan ROOX 2020
26 Nov 2020 7556 units affected Ref JP-1148680

In the rear wheel brake calipers, assembly variation of the parking brake actuation shaft may cause the corrosion-preventive coating to peel off. If water infiltrates the shaft through the seal, rust develops …

Mitsubishi RVR 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2016 Mitsubishi Delica 2016

Honda: Steering Gearbox

Steering
26 Nov 2020 445 units affected Ref JP-1148530

The steering joint connecting the intermediate shaft and steering gearbox in the steering mechanism may not be installed in the correct position due to improper assembly work instructions. If the vehicle continues …

Honda N-WGN 2019–2020
25 Nov 2020 947 units affected Ref JP-2206040

Due to improper programming in the engine control unit, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions may increase under specific conditions.

Audi Audi Q8 55T quattro 2019–2020 Audi Audi Q8 55T quattro 2019–2020
25 Nov 2020 18 units affected Ref JP-1231280

In the power transmission system of the shovel loader, the hub assembly of the coupling that connects the engine and hydraulic pump is improperly assembled, resulting in insufficient coupling in some units. …

キャタピラー 910M 2019–2020

Renault: Engine Assembly

Loss of control
25 Nov 2020 10210 units affected Ref JP-1231260

The crankcase internal pressure design during deceleration is inadequate, causing cylinder pressure to drop below crankcase pressure during deceleration. This allows blow-by gas containing engine oil to flow backward into the combustion …

Renault Kangoo 1.2L EDC 2013–2017 Renault Kangoo 1.2L MT 2013–2017 Renault Captur 2013–2017 Renault Mégane 1.2L Estate GT Line 2013–2017 Renault Mégane 1.2L HB GT Line 2013–2017 +1 more
25 Nov 2020 25 units affected Ref JP-1231250

In the engine blow-by gas recirculation system, improper management of intake manifold manufacturing equipment has resulted in some units with obstructed blow-by gas intake ports. Consequently, unburned gases do not flow into …

Renault Kangoo 1.2L EDC 2019
24 Nov 2020 16 units affected Ref JP-1231330

In high-voltage batteries, foreign matter may be present inside the cell module due to improper manufacturing processes. This can cause battery circuit short circuits, resulting in abnormal current discharge. In the worst …

BMW BMW 330e 2020 BMW BMW 745e 2020 BMW BMW X3 xDrive 30e 2020 BMW BMW X5 xDrive 45e 2020 BMW MINI Cooper SE CO A4 2020
24 Nov 2020 8 units affected Ref JP-1148490

Some asphalt finishers are equipped with license plate lights installed prior to the revision of safety standards. These do not comply with Safety Standard Article 36 (License Plate Light Standards).

H A N T A 1741W 2020 H A N T A 45J 2020 住友 45J 2020
20 Nov 2020 180 units affected Ref JP-1231310

In the front wheel braking system (master cylinder), improper work management during component assembly has resulted in units being assembled with missing internal parts. Consequently, brake fluid pressure may not develop, risking …

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R 2020
19 Nov 2020 311843 units affected Ref JP-2106020

The back door balancer has residual wash water inside due to inappropriate drying temperature during the internal cleaning process. This causes internal corrosion of the balancer, leading to gradual gas leakage from …

Mazda Flair Crossover 2014–2017 Suzuki Hustler 2014–2017

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.