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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26 Mar 2020 6 units affected Ref JP-1146920

The fuel tank drain plug may not be properly tightened due to improper installation procedures during assembly. Continued operation in this condition may result in fuel leakage from the drain plug area.

Hino Hino Ranger 2019 Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 2019 UDトラックス Quon 2019

Porsche: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
23 Mar 2020 8912 units affected Ref JP-1230030

In the fuel system, improper tolerance design between the fuel pump service hole cover and fuel pump filter flange can cause the cover to interfere with the fuel pump discharge pipe when …

Porsche Macan 2014–2018 Porsche Macan GTS 2014–2018 Porsche Macan S 2014–2018 Porsche Macan Turbo 2014–2018
19 Mar 2020 3836 units affected Ref JP-1146892

(1) Engine intake shutter valve: Control program is deficient, causing improper valve opening control due to soot accumulation around the valve. When engine warning light activates, fail-safe function is insufficient and valve …

Mazda CX-5 2012–2018 Mazda Axela 2012–2018 Mazda Atenza 2012–2018
19 Mar 2020 3836 units affected Ref JP-1146891

(1) Engine intake shutter valve: Defective control program causes improper valve opening control due to soot accumulation around the valve. When the engine warning light illuminates, failsafe does not function adequately and …

Mazda CX-5 2012–2018 Mazda Axela 2012–2018 Mazda Atenza 2012–2018
18 Mar 2020 602 units affected Ref JP-1230070

The shift sleeve in the transmission has an inappropriate shape, causing it to wear and making gear disengagement difficult. If the driver shifts to another gear in this condition, the shift fork …

BMW BMW K1600BGA 2016–2019 BMW BMW K1600GT 2016–2019 BMW BMW K1600GTL 2016–2019
18 Mar 2020 240 units affected Ref JP-1146840

In vehicles equipped with large-capacity batteries, improper wiring assembly instructions in the engine compartment result in insufficient clearance between wiring terminals and surrounding components. During use, these terminals may contact surrounding components, …

Toyota Hiace 2005–2019

BMW Alpina: Blow-by Device

Fire risk
17 Mar 2020 299 units affected Ref JP-1230060

The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) module in diesel engines has insufficient durability in the exhaust gas cooler, causing coolant leakage in some cases. As a result, soot contained in exhaust gas mixes …

BMW Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo 2015–2017 BMW Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo Touring 2015–2017 BMW Alpina D4 Bi-Turbo Coupe 2015–2017 BMW Alpina D5 Turbo 2015–2017 BMW Alpina XD3 Bi-Turbo 2015–2017

BMW: Blow-by Device

Fire risk
17 Mar 2020 397 units affected Ref JP-1230010

The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) module's cooler in diesel engines has insufficient durability, causing coolant leakage. Soot from exhaust gases mixes with coolant and accumulates inside the EGR module. When the accumulated …

BMW BMW 118d 2017 BMW BMW 218d Active Tourer 2017 BMW BMW 320d 2017 BMW BMW 523d 2017 BMW BMW 523d Touring 2017 +4 more
17 Mar 2020 159 units affected Ref JP-1230000

Spare tire support mounting nuts have been fastened with improper tightening instructions, resulting in some units not being tightened to the specified torque. Vehicle vibration and other factors may cause the mounting …

Peugeot 5008 2018–2019

Peugeot: Brake Light

Brakes
17 Mar 2020 24 units affected Ref JP-1229990

The brake light switch has improper mounting instructions, resulting in some switches not being securely fixed. Repeated brake operation may cause the switch to detach from its bracket, resulting in the brake …

Peugeot 308 2018

BMW: Wheel

17 Mar 2020 6 units affected Ref JP-1229940

The right rear wheel may develop cracks in the spokes due to improper heat treatment. This may result in non-compliance with Safety Standard Article 9 (Running Gear, etc.).

BMW BMW i8 2017–2018 BMW BMW i8 Roadster 2017–2018
17 Mar 2020 3093 units affected Ref JP-1146910

In the lane departure warning system, the lane departure suppression function control program is inappropriate. When the driver turns off the lane departure warning while the lane departure suppression function is active, …

Mazda Flair Crossover 2019–2020 Suzuki Hustler 2019–2020
13 Mar 2020 15 units affected Ref JP-1146880

Certain forklift rear wheel hubs have insufficient strength due to improper manufacturing process instructions. Repeated operation may cause hub failure, potentially resulting in rear wheel tire detachment in worst cases.

Komatsu FH100-1 2018–2019
12 Mar 2020 46845 units affected Ref JP-1146870

The steering wheel attachment to the steering column may have been improperly installed. Due to steering inputs during operation, the attachment nut can loosen and cause play at the joint. If use …

Daihatsu Cast 2019 Daihatsu Mira e:S 2019 Daihatsu Mira Tocot 2019 Daihatsu Move 2019 Subaru Stella 2019 +3 more
12 Mar 2020 123 units affected Ref JP-1146850

On medium-duty trucks equipped with side-mounted spare tire carriers, the improper shape of the suspension bracket can cause the spare tire to rotate during driving vibration when an aluminum wheel tire is …

Isuzu Elf 2012–2019
11 Mar 2020 43 units affected Ref JP-1146860

In medium-sized training vehicles, the mounting position of the large rear reflector is inappropriate, which may cause the geometric visibility of the reflector to not comply with Safety Standard Article 38-2 (Large …

Isuzu Forward 2016–2019
10 Mar 2020 11 units affected Ref JP-1229980

The suspension control unit may have improper programming, preventing correct recognition of rear axle height. Consequently, headlight beam axis adjustment may not be performed appropriately, and in the worst case, the beam …

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe 2016 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe 2016
10 Mar 2020 1061 units affected Ref JP-1229970

In front-door wiring, improper routing of the wire harness can cause excessive tension. Repeated door opening and closing may fracture the wiring, potentially causing warning lights to illuminate and door mirror turn …

Mercedes-Benz G550 2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG G63 2018–2019
10 Mar 2020 14192 units affected Ref JP-1229960

Front seat belt buckles may rattle due to improper press fixture management. This can prevent correct detection of seat belt engagement, causing the warning light to remain illuminated. In the event of …

Mercedes-Benz C180 Station Wagon 2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz C200 4MATIC Station Wagon 2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz C200 Station Wagon 2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz C220d 2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz C220d Station Wagon 2018–2019 +11 more
5 Mar 2020 26908 units affected Ref JP-1146820

In the hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) of hybrid vehicles, due to improper motor drive force control programming, a communication malfunction occurs between the engine control unit (ECU) and the HPCM. When …

Nissan X-Trail 2017–2019
5 Mar 2020 1 units affected Ref JP-1146810

On the power distribution module substrate, due to inadequate manufacturing equipment control, moisture-protective coating was applied over unwanted solder deposits. During use, cracks may develop in this coating. In high-humidity environments, this …

Nissan NV200 Vanette 2016

Toyota/Lexus: Fuel Pump

Fuel leak
4 Mar 2020 112934 units affected Ref JP-1146830

The impeller (resin fan wheel) in the low-pressure fuel pump may swell and deform due to improper molding conditions resulting in low resin density, which is susceptible to swelling from fuel. As …

Lexus LS 460 2013–2019 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2013–2019 Toyota Alphard 2013–2019 Toyota Vellfire 2013–2019 Toyota Voxy 2013–2019 +5 more
4 Mar 2020 50 units affected Ref JP-1146800

In the DPF temperature sensor wiring of agricultural chemical spray vehicles, the wiring attachment instructions are inadequate, causing the wiring protective material to contact the exhaust pipe in some cases. Consequently, the …

丸山 SSA-V602C 2018–2019 丸山 SSA-V602C-DX 2018–2019
2 Mar 2020 2715 units affected Ref JP-1229920

Due to improper programming in the Body Domain Controller (BDC), when the daytime running lights are on and the tail light is activated independently, the indicator lamp on the meter panel that …

BMW BMW 118i 2019 BMW BMW M135i xDrive 2019

BMW Alpina: Airbag

Airbag
2 Mar 2020 446 units affected Ref JP-1229910

The inflator of the front passenger airbag, when exposed to extremely high temperature and high humidity environments for extended periods, may allow moisture to enter the inflator. Consequently, upon airbag deployment, internal …

BMW Alpina B3-3.3 1999–2006 BMW Alpina B3-3.34WD 1999–2006 BMW Alpina B3-3.34WD Touring 1999–2006 BMW Alpina B3-3.3 Cabriolet 1999–2006 BMW Alpina B3-3.3 Coupe 1999–2006 +5 more

BMW: Airbag

Airbag
2 Mar 2020 35022 units affected Ref JP-1229900

The passenger side airbag inflator may allow moisture ingress when exposed to high temperature and high humidity environments for extended periods. This can cause abnormal pressure rise in the inflator during airbag …

BMW BMW 316ti 1999–2003 BMW BMW 318Ci 1999–2003 BMW BMW 318i 1999–2003 BMW BMW 318i Touring 1999–2003 BMW BMW 318ti 1999–2003 +13 more
28 Feb 2020 141 units affected Ref JP-1229850

The retaining shaft snap rings on the front, rear, left, and right footrests may be deformed due to improper assembly instructions. Consequently, the snap ring may fracture due to vehicle vibration and …

モト・グッツィ V85 TT 2019
28 Feb 2020 141 units affected Ref JP-1229840

In the final drive gear assembly, improper component assembly instructions have caused the seal ring to be damaged at the edge of the flexible coupling hub during assembly in some units. As …

モト・グッツィ V85 TT 2019
28 Feb 2020 6 units affected Ref JP-1146380

In the trailer braking system, the mounting instructions for the spring brake chamber pushrod (distance from mounting surface to joint pin center) are improper, resulting in some units being installed with excessive …

その他 Container Semi-trailer 2013–2016 その他 Dump Semi-trailer 2013–2016
27 Feb 2020 1 units affected Ref JP-1229950

In the headlight control unit, inadequate process control during board assembly has resulted in ceramic capacitor damage in some units. Vehicle vibration and thermal load can cause circuit board short circuits; when …

BMW BMW Z4 sDrive 20i 2019

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.