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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Trex: Wheels

27 Jun 2019 5 units affected Ref JP-1145130

Single-tire trailer wheels may have scratches due to inadequate manufacturing process control. These scratches can initiate cracks, leading to air leaks, and in the worst case, loss of drivability.

トレクス - 2015
26 Jun 2019 19618 units affected Ref JP-1145220

The DC-DC converter voltage conversion device has inadequate solder joints on control boards due to improper production equipment management. Repeated thermal cycling during use can cause solder to crack and detach, preventing …

Toyota JPN TAXI 2018 Toyota Aqua 2018 Toyota Vitz 2018 Toyota Corolla Axio 2018 Toyota Corolla Fielder 2018 +1 more
26 Jun 2019 1073 units affected Ref JP-1228710

Certain fuel pipe mounting bolts attached to the engine have insufficient tightening torque due to improper installation work. As a result, these bolts may loosen due to driving vibration and other factors, …

Audi Audi A4 1.4T 2016–2019
26 Jun 2019 3054 units affected Ref JP-1228660

Due to improper programming in the onboard supply control unit, the reverse light fails to illuminate for several seconds when the transmission is shifted to reverse immediately after engine start. This fails …

Audi Audi A3 SB 1.4T 90kw 2016–2018 Audi Audi A3 Sedan 90kw 2016–2018
26 Jun 2019 8 units affected Ref JP-1228650

The electrical auxiliary heater element may have insufficient connector engagement during manufacturing, resulting in poor contact in some units. Continued operation in this condition may cause the affected component to overheat, with …

Audi Audi A6 Hybrid 2014
26 Jun 2019 250 units affected Ref JP-1228640

Due to improper settings of the machining equipment, some master cylinders in the braking system have shapes that deviate from specification. This may result in insufficient braking pressure, and in worst case …

Audi Audi Q5 2.0Tq 2018 Audi Audi Q5 2.0Tq 2018 Audi Audi SQ5 2018
26 Jun 2019 562 units affected Ref JP-1145230

In fuel tanks and hydraulic oil tanks that are structural components of the frame of engine-type forklifts, incomplete fusion occurs due to improper welding methods. Consequently, when heavy-load operations are repeatedly performed …

Toyota Toyota Geneo 2014–2017
26 Jun 2019 137016 units affected Ref JP-1145210

In hybrid vehicles, the cowl louver installed at the rear of the engine compartment has inadequate waterproofing. During heavy rainfall, water may drip onto the engine top and enter the combustion chamber …

Toyota Sienta 2015–2018

Hino: Axle

Wheel / axle
26 Jun 2019 2910 units affected Ref JP-1145202

In the rear axle housing of small trucks, improper welding procedures during the welding process have resulted in the flange at the housing end being welded in a tilted condition. This causes …

Hino Hino Dutro 2017–2019
26 Jun 2019 69084 units affected Ref JP-1145201

In small trucks, improper label application instructions for brake fluid type designation result in some vehicles lacking the required label. This violates Safety Standard Article 12 (Braking System Standard).

Hino Hino Dutro 2017–2019
25 Jun 2019 1490 units affected Ref JP-1228250

Brake calipers may develop corrosion on the piston bore metal surface due to inadequate surface treatment. The corroded piston bore creates resistance, restricting caliper piston movement and causing poor brake release. In …

Harley-Davidson Street 750 2015–2018 Harley-Davidson Street Rod 2015–2018
20 Jun 2019 43419 units affected Ref JP-1145190

In the electric parking brake, improper application of lubricating grease inside the electric parking brake actuator gears and inadequate design of the grease collection cavity volume can cause oil components from accumulated …

Honda N-BOX SLASH 2014–2018
20 Jun 2019 5 units affected Ref JP-1145140

On large and medium-sized trucks equipped with wing roof van bodies, the mounting instructions for lights attached to the rearmost side of the vehicle are inappropriate, resulting in non-compliance with Safety Standard …

Hino Hino Profia 2018–2019 Hino Hino Ranger 2018–2019 UDトラックス Quon 2018–2019

BMW: Airbag

Airbag
17 Jun 2019 2 units affected Ref JP-1228700

Due to inadequate manufacturing control in the driver-side airbag inflator, some inflator housings are not manufactured according to design specifications. Consequently, the inflator may rupture upon collision impact, and scattered metal fragments …

BMW BMW X3 xDrive 20d 2018

BMW: Blow-by Device

Fire risk
17 Jun 2019 9853 units affected Ref JP-1228690

The blow-by gas heater in the engine's blow-by gas recirculation system has inadequate molding, causing cracks in the outer resin. When moisture infiltrates the cracks, they expand and short-circuit the electric heating …

BMW BMW 130i 2004–2005 BMW BMW 323i 2004–2005 BMW BMW 325i 2004–2005 BMW BMW 325i Touring 2004–2005 BMW BMW 330i 2004–2005 +6 more
17 Jun 2019 34 units affected Ref JP-1228680

The wiring board used in the control unit of the drive motor has improper plating process management, resulting in some boards with defective plating. This causes drivetrain warning messages to display, temporary …

BMW BMW i3 2018
14 Jun 2019 23746 units affected Ref JP-1228670

In the fuel system, improper welding of the fuel tank results in some units where the cover plate mounted on the tank top is not correctly welded. Due to running vibration and …

BMW BMW 116i 2011–2014 BMW BMW 120i 2011–2014
14 Jun 2019 481 units affected Ref JP-1228630

The ignition switch included in the fairing kit has an improperly shaped sub-harness guide. When the handlebars are turned left or right, the sub-harness may be pulled excessively. This can cause wiring …

Triumph Thruxton 2016–2018 Triumph Thruxton R 2016–2018
14 Jun 2019 1786 units affected Ref JP-1228560

Due to improper programming in the airbag control module, reading airbag information from the event data recorder or similar devices may unintentionally overwrite the airbag control module's control program. This could result …

Fiat 500X 2018–2019 Jeep Renegade 2018–2019
14 Jun 2019 3431 units affected Ref JP-1228540

Certain air conditioning blower control units have inadequate water resistance due to improper housing design. Water ingress into the unit can cause internal electrical wiring short circuits and circuit board burnout, potentially …

Porsche Panamera 2010–2016 Porsche Panamera 4 2010–2016 Porsche Panamera 4S 2010–2016 Porsche Panamera GTS 2010–2016 Porsche Panamera S 2010–2016 +11 more

Suzuki: Airbag

Airbag
13 Jun 2019 51817 units affected Ref JP-1145090

Due to an inadequate control program in the airbag controller, the side airbag, curtain airbag, and seat belt pretensioner may malfunction when the rear door is closed forcefully. Consequently, in the worst …

Suzuki Swift 2016–2019
11 Jun 2019 300 units affected Ref JP-1228620

The Body Electrical Control Unit (BSI) and Engine Relay Unit (BSM) have insufficient protection control against CPU load. When electrical load increases, instantaneous reset may occur. If both units' CPUs temporarily malfunction …

Peugeot 508 2015–2017

Driver's side airbag

Airbag
11 Jun 2019 26 units affected Ref JP-1228610

In driver's side airbags, the cushion storage tool used in the manufacturing process is inappropriate, resulting in some units with damaged cushion covers. Consequently, some airbags have degraded cushioning function, and in …

DS DS 7 2018
6 Jun 2019 79190 units affected Ref JP-1145120

In medium-duty truck engines, improper piston mold geometry causes voids (blowholes) to form at the lower end of the piston skirt during casting. This can lead to skirt damage originating from these …

Hino Hino Ranger 2010–2015

Hino: Wiring

6 Jun 2019 67 units affected Ref JP-1145110

In the bus boarding/alighting electric display, the SOS (emergency light) display circuit is improperly configured. When SOS is displayed with the rear door open, the rear door may fail to close.

Hino Hino Blue Ribbon 2017–2019 Hino Hino Rainbow 2017–2019
6 Jun 2019 187 units affected Ref JP-1145100

In the bus boarding/alighting electric display, the SOS (emergency light) display circuit is improperly designed. When the SOS is displayed upon rear door opening, the rear door may fail to close.

Isuzu Erga 2017–2019 Isuzu Erga Mio 2017–2019

Suzuki: Brake Light

Brakes
6 Jun 2019 4337 units affected Ref JP-1145080

The material composition of internal components in the rear brake light switch is inappropriate, allowing rainwater ingress to cause corrosion. Continued use may result in contact degradation or movable contact malfunction, causing …

Suzuki GSX250R 2017–2019
5 Jun 2019 204 units affected Ref JP-2205750

The front camera unit heater temperature setting for the driver assistance system's front-facing camera is set inappropriately, which may cause the camera to become unable to capture images due to thermal effects. …

Bentley Bentayga 2016–2017
4 Jun 2019 405 units affected Ref JP-1145070

In medium-duty trucks, some large rear reflectors are installed at improper positions, which may result in the geometric visibility of the reflector not conforming to the safety standards of the Road Transport …

Isuzu Forward 2014–2019
4 Jun 2019 1307 units affected Ref JP-1145060

In light-duty truck engines, the cylinder head cover has an improper shape that allows rainwater to accumulate in the injector oil seal area. This causes the oil seal to swell, reducing sealing …

Isuzu Elf 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.