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.

10559 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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18 Jun 2020 610496 units affected Ref JP-1147560

Front suspension coil springs have insufficient paint adhesion to the steel material. When sand or gravel becomes trapped, the paint coating peels easily and corrosion progresses rapidly. Continued use may result in …

Mazda Flair 2013–2015 Mazda Flair Wagon 2013–2015 Nissan Moco 2013–2015 Suzuki MR Wagon 2013–2015 Suzuki Alto Lapin 2013–2015 +2 more

BMW: Interior cabin

Airbag
16 Jun 2020 3 units affected Ref JP-1230500

Due to inadequate component management in dashboard panels, some vehicles are equipped with dashboard panels where the passenger-side airbag is not properly installed. Upon airbag deployment, this may damage the dashboard panel, …

BMW BMW X3 M40d 2018–2019 BMW BMW X3 xDrive 20d 2018–2019

BMW: Muffler

16 Jun 2020 11 units affected Ref JP-1230490

Due to inadequate manufacturing control of the muffler, mufflers of different specifications may be installed. As a result, there is a risk of noise levels differing from those of the genuine muffler.

BMW BMW 523d xDrive 2019–2020 BMW BMW 623d GT 2019–2020

BMW: Airbag

Airbag
16 Jun 2020 309 units affected Ref JP-1230470

The inflator (inflation device) of the head airbag system may have absorbed moisture due to inadequate humidity control during manufacturing. As a result, when the head airbag deploys, inflator pressure may become …

BMW BMW 523d 2016–2017 BMW BMW 530i 2016–2017 BMW BMW 540i 2016–2017 BMW BMW 740e iPerformance 2016–2017 BMW BMW 740i 2016–2017 +1 more
16 Jun 2020 68 units affected Ref JP-1230460

In the 3-cylinder inline diesel engine, improper assembly equipment settings result in insufficient tightening torque of the camshaft bearing caps that secure the camshaft to the camshaft carrier. Due to engine heat …

MINI MINI Cooper D 2020 MINI MINI Cooper D 5 Door 2020
16 Jun 2020 4042 units affected Ref JP-1147530

In agricultural tractors, the hydrostatic transmission protection control is inadequate, causing the protection control to fail during heavy pulling operations. This allows excessive loads to be applied internally to the transmission. Continued …

Yanmar EG105 2011–2020 Yanmar EG97 2011–2020 Yanmar GCR1130 2011–2020 Yanmar TA-C1130 2011–2020 Yanmar YT4104A 2011–2020 +8 more

Lamborghini: Door

Steering
11 Jun 2020 7 units affected Ref JP-1230400

In door inner release handles, improper assembly may result in cable connection pins not being correctly installed. Consequently, operating force on the handle may not be transmitted to the door latch, potentially …

Lamborghini Aventador LP740-4 2020 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 2020
4 Jun 2020 8390 units affected Ref JP-1147550

In rear seat belts, improper adjustment of the assembly equipment has resulted in the spring in the belt retractor lock mechanism being bent during assembly. This spring may interfere with component parts, …

Honda Vezel 2019 Honda Civic 2019 Honda Step WGN 2019 Honda Fit 2019

Honda: Airbag

Airbag
4 Jun 2020 8618 units affected Ref JP-1147540

In passenger-side airbag modules, improper stitching of the airbag results in insufficient strength at the stitched seams. Upon airbag deployment during a collision, the stitched seams may tear, preventing normal expansion and …

Honda N-WGN 2019–2020

Hyundai: ABS

Fire risk
1 Jun 2020 98 units affected Ref JP-1230320

The ABS control module has improper circuit design, causing continuous power supply even when the engine is off. This can cause the connector to overheat and melt, burning the harness, and in …

Hyundai i30 2007–2009 Hyundai i30 CW 2007–2009

Komatsu: Power Steering

Steering
29 May 2020 671 units affected Ref JP-1147520

In some steering hose ferrule portions of the steering apparatus, the pressure rating evaluation of the operating hydraulic fluid is inadequate. When excessive operations such as repeated full lock-to-lock steering maneuvers are …

Komatsu WA200-8 2017–2020

Honda: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
28 May 2020 7572 units affected Ref JP-1230390

The impeller (resin fan wheel) of the low-pressure fuel pump may swell and deform due to fuel absorption caused by inadequate molding conditions, resulting in lowered resin density. This can cause the …

Honda Civic 2018–2019

Honda: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
28 May 2020 36 units affected Ref JP-1230380

The impeller (resin fan wheel) of the low-pressure fuel pump may swell and deform due to fuel absorption caused by inadequate molding conditions that result in low resin density. This can cause …

Honda NSX 2018–2019
28 May 2020 122 units affected Ref JP-1230370

The front subframe may have inadequate rust protection due to improper maintenance of manufacturing equipment. This can cause internal corrosion of the subframe, leading to subframe fracture. In the worst case, the …

Citroen DS4 2015 Peugeot 2008 2015 Peugeot 308 2015 Peugeot 5008 2015
28 May 2020 6 units affected Ref JP-1230360

The hose clamps on the transmission oil cooler coolant hoses were not properly tightened during assembly, resulting in inadequate clamp engagement on some vehicles. This may cause coolant to leak from the …

Peugeot 308 2019

Honda: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
28 May 2020 12427 units affected Ref JP-1147510

The impeller (resin rotor) in the low-pressure fuel pump may swell and deform due to fuel absorption caused by improper molding conditions that result in low resin density. This can cause the …

Honda CR-V 2018–2019 Honda Legend 2018–2019 Honda Insight 2018–2019 Honda Civic 2018–2019
27 May 2020 3433 units affected Ref JP-1230350

Certain 7-speed S tronic automatic transmissions have insufficient durability in the mechatronic unit due to improper threading of the upper housing. Fatigue accumulation from continuous hydraulic pressure fluctuations in the accumulator can …

Audi Audi A1 1.4/136kw 2008–2014 Audi Audi A1 1.4/90kw 2008–2014 Audi Audi A3 1.4 TFSI 2008–2014 Audi Audi A3 1.8 2008–2014 Audi Audi A3 SB 1.4T 103kw 2008–2014 +3 more

Triumph: Vehicle Body

Loss of control
27 May 2020 638 units affected Ref JP-1230340

The side stand spring has an improper shape, resulting in insufficient durability. Consequently, the spring may fracture due to vibrations during operation, causing the side stand to drop. In the worst case, …

Triumph Thruxton 2016–2019 Triumph Thruxton R 2016–2019 Triumph Thruxton TFC 2016–2019
27 May 2020 994 units affected Ref JP-1147500

The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) has an improper fuel injection control program. When upshifting with the quickshifter in high engine load conditions, excessive combustion may occur in the exhaust passage. This creates …

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2019–2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR 2019–2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R SE 2019–2020

Aprilia: Lining/Pad

Brakes
25 May 2020 136 units affected Ref JP-1230330

Front brake pad bonding to the plate may be insufficient due to inadequate manufacturing process control. This can lead to corrosion from moisture and other factors, causing the brake pad to separate …

アプリリア RSV4 RF E4 2017–2020 アプリリア Tuono 1100 2017–2020
20 May 2020 78292 units affected Ref JP-2105950

In vehicles approved under Regulation No. 16 (rear seat belt non-fastening warning system), due to an inappropriate control program, when rear seat occupants fasten or unfasten their seat belts in quick succession, …

Toyota JPN TAXI 2019–2020 Toyota Corolla 2019–2020 Toyota Corolla Touring 2019–2020 Toyota Yaris 2019–2020
20 May 2020 27622 units affected Ref JP-1147490

In the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, due to an inappropriate control program, vibrations during idling while the vehicle is stationary may be incorrectly detected as vehicle speed by the two-wheel-drive speed …

Toyota Yaris 2019–2020
20 May 2020 3409 units affected Ref JP-1147480

In the front suspension system, improper material manufacturing processes have resulted in cracks in the lower arm. Continued use may cause these cracks to propagate, and in worst-case scenarios, lower arm fracture …

Toyota RAV4 2019
19 May 2020 7074 units affected Ref JP-1147463

In some front and inter-axle propeller shafts, thrust washers are not installed inside bearing cups due to inadequate manufacturing control of universal joints. This causes bearing cup play to damage seals, resulting …

Hino - 2017–2019 Isuzu - 2017–2019 UDトラックス Quon 2017–2019
19 May 2020 18386 units affected Ref JP-1147462

In the intake air preheating device that assists cold-start operation of the engine, insufficient degassing during waterproofing and corrosion prevention treatment of the preheater relay may rarely allow air bubbles to remain …

Hino - 2017–2019 Isuzu - 2017–2019 UDトラックス Quon 2017–2019
19 May 2020 2590 units affected Ref JP-1147461

①In the V-rod of large trucks equipped with leaf spring-type suspension devices, the surface finish of the center joint ball sleeve is improper, which may cause increased friction resistance between the ball …

UDトラックス Quon 2017–2019

Hino: Wheel

15 May 2020 86 units affected Ref JP-1147470

Steel disk wheels on large trucks may have inadequate rim-forming dies, resulting in non-uniform welded joint surfaces between the rim and disk. This causes insufficient fatigue strength in the weld. Prolonged use …

Hino Hino Profia 2020
14 May 2020 2146 units affected Ref JP-1147430

In large-size transit buses, the engine ECU control program is inadequate, which may cause maximum combustion pressure to exceed the connecting rod tolerance limit. Continued operation in this state may result in …

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star 2013–2017
14 May 2020 658 units affected Ref JP-1147400

In the second row right-side seat belt, improper component management during manufacturing has resulted in some units being assembled with left-side seat belt components. As a result, seat belt extraction performance may …

Mitsubishi Outlander 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2019
14 May 2020 1506 units affected Ref JP-1147390

In the right lower arm of the front suspension system, insufficient component fixation during the welding process causes misalignment of the weld position, resulting in insufficient weld strength in some units. Braking …

Mitsubishi Pajero 2016–2018

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.