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
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5 Sep 2019 268 units affected Ref JP-2105780

The passenger seat assist grip mounting panel lacks sufficient strength. Repeated use can cause cracks to develop in the panel. If used in this condition, the assist grip may detach when boarding …

Isuzu Journey 1999–2013 Nissan Civilian 1999–2013

Nissan/Isuzu: Wiring

Fire risk
5 Sep 2019 28485 units affected Ref JP-1145620

The PTC heater auxiliary heating harness has an inappropriately sized wire diameter. When the PTC heater operates continuously at maximum output, heat generation can cause connector terminal deformation. Continued use in this …

Isuzu Como 2012–2019 Nissan NV350 Caravan 2012–2019
5 Sep 2019 16 units affected Ref JP-1145600

In large trucks using compressed natural gas (CNG) as fuel, fuel pipe cracks may occur due to insufficient rigidity of the bracket mounting the main shutoff valve and improper gas cylinder assembly …

Isuzu GIGA 2016–2018
5 Sep 2019 32224 units affected Ref JP-1145590

In the exhaust pipe, the torque specification for the exhaust pipe front assembly work was inappropriate, resulting in some units being fastened at torque values lower than specified. Consequently, vibration during operation …

Subaru WRX 2015–2018 Subaru Levorg 2015–2018
4 Sep 2019 2 units affected Ref JP-1229140

The mounting nuts of the left and right tail lights to the body have insufficient cleaning treatment during manufacturing, resulting in incomplete removal of cutting oil. The residual cutting oil causes deterioration …

BMW Alpina B3S Bi-turbo Touring 2019
4 Sep 2019 14 units affected Ref JP-1229130

The Powertrain Control Unit contains incorrect programming due to improper program specification instructions. This causes delayed catalyst temperature rise, resulting in emissions that fail to meet standards and degraded fuel economy.

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2016–2017
4 Sep 2019 30 units affected Ref JP-1229120

The Powertrain Control Unit contains incorrect programming due to improper program specification instructions. As a result, the SCR monitoring function does not operate correctly, idle stop does not function, and exhaust emissions …

Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2018–2019

Bentley: Wiring

Fire risk
4 Sep 2019 69 units affected Ref JP-1229110

In the electric power steering system, improper routing of electrical wiring has resulted in some units where the wiring is pinched between the suspension frame and underpanel. Due to vibration during driving, …

Bentley Continental GT 2018–2019
4 Sep 2019 300 units affected Ref JP-1229100

The switch unit mounted on the center console has improper programming, which may cause a malfunction signal to be input when the ignition switch is turned off. As a result, certain switch …

Bentley Continental GT 2018–2019
4 Sep 2019 77 units affected Ref JP-1229040

In the brake pedal of the shovel loader, the spring forming fixture for the brake light switch was set improperly, resulting in some springs with undersized inner diameters. This causes excessive load …

キャタピラー 926M 2017–2018 キャタピラー 930M 2017–2018 キャタピラー 938M 2017–2018
4 Sep 2019 150 units affected Ref JP-1229030

On excavator-loader engine controller wiring, improper routing instructions cause interference between the wiring and hydraulic hoses. This results in wire insulation abrasion and short circuits, causing warning lights to illuminate, and in …

キャタピラー 926M 2016–2017 キャタピラー 930M 2016–2017 キャタピラー 938M 2016–2017
3 Sep 2019 38445 units affected Ref JP-1228720

The lock mechanism in the hydraulic camshaft adjuster of gasoline engines has inadequate material properties, resulting in insufficient durability. As the lock mechanism wears, abnormal noise may occur during engine start-up. In …

Mercedes-Benz C180 2009–2012 Mercedes-Benz C180 CGI Station Wagon 2009–2012 Mercedes-Benz C180 Coupe 2009–2012 Mercedes-Benz C200 CGI 2009–2012 Mercedes-Benz C200 CGI Station Wagon 2009–2012 +7 more

UD Trucks: #N/A

Brakes
3 Sep 2019 1595 units affected Ref JP-1145640

In the driver assistance system of large tractors, the control program in the driver assistance control unit rewritten under improvement measure (Measure 564) is inappropriate. When a trailer without ABS is connected, …

UDトラックス Quon 2017–2018
3 Sep 2019 17709 units affected Ref JP-1145630

The rear brake chamber of large trucks has insufficient structural strength. When driving at 80 km/h over lane markings (vibration lines) on expressways, the vibration frequency can cause cracks to develop in …

Nissan Quon 2004–2017 UDトラックス Quon 2004–2017

Porsche: Airbag

Airbag
2 Sep 2019 2 units affected Ref JP-1229060

Some door speaker hole covers were not installed due to improper parts list during manufacturing. As a result, the airbag sensor inside the door may not function correctly during side-impact collisions, potentially …

Porsche 911 Carrera T 2018
2 Sep 2019 9394 units affected Ref JP-1228800

The selector cable bushing for the automatic transmission is made of inappropriate material, resulting in insufficient strength in some units. The bushing may fracture, preventing proper shift position transmission to the transmission. …

Porsche Panamera 2002–2016 Porsche Panamera 4 2002–2016 Porsche Panamera 4S 2002–2016 Porsche Panamera GTS 2002–2016 Porsche Panamera S 2002–2016 +13 more

UD Trucks: #N/A

Brakes
29 Aug 2019 3449 units affected Ref JP-1145570

In large trucks, the Driver Assistance Control Unit (DACU3) shutdown program is inappropriate, causing DACU3 to enter restart standby mode when an error is detected during system shutdown phase. As a result, …

UDトラックス Quon 2018–2019
29 Aug 2019 17541 units affected Ref JP-1145530

The drive shaft dust boot may have insufficient joint strength due to inadequate temperature control during manufacturing. This can cause cracks to develop, leading to grease leakage from inside the dust boot, …

Mazda Carol 2018 Mazda Scrum 2018 Mazda Flair 2018 Mazda Flair Wagon 2018 Mitsubishi Minicab 2018 +6 more
28 Aug 2019 994 units affected Ref JP-2105770

In infant-dedicated vehicles, the positioning of the restraint pipe fastening bolt between the driver seat and rear seat is inappropriate. During sudden braking and similar events, infants may contact this bolt and …

Hino Hino Liesse II 2017–2019 Toyota Toyota Coaster 2017–2019
28 Aug 2019 208 units affected Ref JP-1229090

The passenger-side airbag may develop unexpectedly high internal pressure during deployment in high-temperature conditions due to inadequate review of deployment characteristics. This may cause the bag to rupture or the bag-retaining bracket …

N U M M I( 生産国:アメリカ合衆国) Voltz 2002–2004
28 Aug 2019 1763 units affected Ref JP-1229080

The inflator (inflation device) for the passenger-side airbag has inadequate moisture-prevention measures for the gas generant, which may degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity fluctuations. This may cause the inflator container …

N U M M I( 生産国:アメリカ合衆国) Voltz 2002–2004
28 Aug 2019 2415 units affected Ref JP-1229050

The mounting nuts securing the left and right taillights to the body may retain cutting oil due to insufficient cleaning during manufacturing. The residual oil causes deterioration and damage to the taillight …

BMW BMW 118d 2018–2019 BMW BMW 118i 2018–2019 BMW BMW 218d Active Tourer 2018–2019 BMW BMW 218d Gran Tourer 2018–2019 BMW BMW 218i Active Tourer 2018–2019 +22 more

Toyota: Airbag

Airbag
28 Aug 2019 181653 units affected Ref JP-1145560

The passenger seat airbag inflator lacks adequate moisture protection for its gas generant, which may degrade due to repeated temperature and humidity fluctuations. This creates a risk of inflator container rupture during …

Toyota Alphard G 2003–2010 Toyota Alphard V 2003–2010 Toyota Allex 2003–2010 Toyota Voxy 2003–2010 Toyota Corolla 2003–2010 +3 more

Maserati: Airbag

Airbag
27 Aug 2019 110 units affected Ref JP-1229010

The airbag control unit contains a power supply circuit capacitor with inadequate electrical conductivity, resulting in unstable voltage regulation. Consequently, the airbag warning light may illuminate and the airbag and seat belt …

マセラテイ GranCabrio MC 2015–2018 マセラテイ GranCabrio S 2015–2018 マセラテイ GranCabrio Sport 2015–2018 マセラテイ GranTurismo 2015–2018 マセラテイ GranTurismo MC Stradale 2015–2018 +2 more
27 Aug 2019 221 units affected Ref JP-1145510

At the brake chamber piping connection, improper selection of the connecting fitting allows the brake piping to deflect significantly under driving vibration and similar conditions. The stress from this deflection can damage …

トレクス - 2017–2018 極東 - 2017–2018
23 Aug 2019 67 units affected Ref JP-1145540

In vehicles equipped with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanks, improper design of the mounting position may obstruct the outer viewing angle of the rear combination lamp with the bumper body. As a …

Hino Dutro 2006–2018 Isuzu Elf 2006–2018
22 Aug 2019 5901 units affected Ref JP-1145490

In the user software of the digital tachograph, the screen display program is defective, causing the device model designation number of the corresponding digital tachograph to not be displayed on the screen …

Isuzu GIGA 2045–2017
21 Aug 2019 583 units affected Ref JP-1229070

The fuel tank cap ventilation has inadequate airflow circuit capacity design. When fuel tank temperature rises due to ambient or engine temperature effects, internal pressure may increase. Opening the fuel tank cap …

Ducati Panigale V4 2018–2019 Ducati Panigale V4R 2018–2019 Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale 2018–2019
21 Aug 2019 176068 units affected Ref JP-1229000

The 7-speed DSG automatic transmission mechatronics have insufficient durability due to improper threading on the upper housing. Fatigue accumulation from continuous hydraulic pressure fluctuations in the accumulator can cause cracks in the …

Volkswagen VW Cross Polo 1.2 / 66kW 2008–2016 Volkswagen VW Cross Polo 1.2 / 77kW 2008–2016 Volkswagen VW Golf 1.2/77kW 2008–2016 Volkswagen VW Golf 1.4 2008–2016 Volkswagen VW Golf 1.4/103kW 2008–2016 +16 more

Renault: Wiring

Loss of control
21 Aug 2019 97 units affected Ref JP-1228940

Improper routing of the battery harness allows interference between the transmission mount and the harness, causing insulation damage. This can result in harness short-circuiting, blown fuses, illumination of warning lights, and in …

Renault Mégane R.S. 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.