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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31 May 2019 4 units affected Ref JP-1228600

In the right front drive shaft of the power transmission system, improper manufacturing control has resulted in the use of components with insufficient strength in some vehicles. Consequently, the shaft may fracture …

Fiat 500 2019 Fiat 500C 2019
30 May 2019 144 units affected Ref JP-1228590

The central body control unit's control program contains improper specification instructions for vehicle implementation, resulting in an incorrect specification control program being installed. This may cause deterioration of exhaust emissions and fuel …

Mercedes-Benz V220d 2018

Mercedes-Benz: Wiring

Fire risk
30 May 2019 1 units affected Ref JP-1228580

In hybrid vehicle electrical wiring, improper work instructions during component assembly have resulted in electrical wiring interfering with the vehicle frame. Vibration during driving may cause the insulation to abrade, resulting in …

Mercedes-Benz C350e Station Wagon 2017

Honda: M/T

30 May 2019 3909 units affected Ref JP-1228570

Due to improper machining of the snap ring groove on the main shaft 5th gear fixing snap ring and improper snap ring assembly fixtures, some units have insufficient snap ring engagement. As …

Honda CB250R 2018 Honda CRF250L 2018 Honda CRF250M 2018 Honda CRF250 RALLY 2018 Honda Rebel 250 2018
30 May 2019 99 units affected Ref JP-1145050

The left rear door glass may not have undergone proper tempering due to insufficient cooling after glass formation, caused by inadequate cooling during the tempered glass production process. As a result, the …

Subaru XV 2018 Subaru Impreza 2018
29 May 2019 54606 units affected Ref JP-2205740

The typeface of characters printed on the engine start/stop switch surface is inappropriate. When oily substances such as perspiration come into contact with the surface, the adhesion of the chrome coating applied …

Audi Audi A3 SB 1.8T q 2007–2013 Audi Audi A4 1.8T 2007–2013 Audi Audi A4 2.0T quattro 2007–2013 Audi Audi A4 3.2 quattro 2007–2013 Audi Audi A5 2.0T quattro 2007–2013 +24 more

Volkswagen: Airbag

Airbag
29 May 2019 5 units affected Ref JP-1228500

During the manufacturing process of the driver-side airbag inflator, humidity control of the gas generant was inadequate, resulting in some units being sealed with moisture-contaminated gas generant. Consequently, repeated large temperature fluctuations …

Volkswagen VW Golf 1.6 2002 Volkswagen VW Passat 2.0 2002
29 May 2019 4 units affected Ref JP-1228490

During panoramic sliding roof exterior trim replacement work, improper part catalog notation resulted in use of non-standard primer. This reduces adhesion between trim and frame, causing detachment. In worst case, the trim …

Volkswagen Volkswagen Arteon 2.0/206kW 2015–2018 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1.4/110kW 2015–2018
29 May 2019 629 units affected Ref JP-1228480

Certain rear-seat headrests have inadequate mounting strength due to improper welding between the headrest guide and seat back frame. Upon impact, the weld may fracture, causing the headrest to detach and fail …

Volkswagen e-Golf / 100kW 2018 Volkswagen Volkswagen Arteon 2.0/206kW 2018 Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf 1.2/77kW 2018 Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf 1.4/103kW 2018 Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf GTE 2018 +3 more
29 May 2019 1601 units affected Ref JP-1228470

Due to an inappropriate control program in the combination meter, if an abnormality occurs in the brake system, the warning light may not operate, and the malfunction may not be detected.

Volkswagen The Beetle 1.2/77kW 2018–2019 Volkswagen The Beetle 1.4/110kW 2018–2019 Volkswagen The Beetle 2.0T 2018–2019
29 May 2019 2169 units affected Ref JP-1145040

The production equipment program for the front passenger rear door window glass is inadequate, resulting in improper cooling. Some units do not meet glass fragmentation requirements. If such glass is damaged, fragments …

Toyota Vitz 2019
28 May 2019 2482 units affected Ref JP-1228530

In the front brake hoses, the crimped joint between the brake hose and pipe has an improper shape, which may cause the brake hose to bend excessively. Consequently, the brake hose may …

BMW BMW C600 S 2012–2018 BMW BMW C650 GT 2012–2018 BMW BMW C650 Sport 2012–2018
28 May 2019 272 units affected Ref JP-1144970

In rotary snow removal vehicles, improper adjustment of the brake valve results in some units having no brake free play. Consequently, if pedal displacement occurs depending on the operating environment, the brake …

ニイガタ Niigata NR302BC Rotary Snow Plow 2013–2016 ニイガタ Niigata NR302 Rotary Snow Plow 2013–2016 ニイガタ Niigata NR303 Rotary Snow Plow 2013–2016 ニイガタ Niigata NR402 Rotary Snow Plow 2013–2016 ニイガタ Niigata NRN302 2013–2016 +3 more

Isuzu/Nissan/Hino: Fuse

Fire risk
27 May 2019 18 units affected Ref JP-1145020

In garbage trucks equipped with a water spray system, improper selection of the protective fuse may allow excessive current to flow when wiring shorts or other abnormalities occur, potentially causing the wire …

Hino Dutro 2003–2018 Hino Ranger 2003–2018 Isuzu Elf 2003–2018 Nissan Condor 2003–2018
23 May 2019 139 units affected Ref JP-1228550

In the collision mitigation braking control system of large tractors, due to improper programming of the LPOS (Lane Position Object Sensor), forward-facing sensor and camera detection functionality may be degraded during straight-line …

Volvo FH 2018–2019

Unimog: Wiring

Loss of control
23 May 2019 41 units affected Ref JP-1228420

Improper wiring assembly work in the electrical wiring has resulted in frame wire harnesses interfering with components around the frame on some vehicles. Due to vehicle vibration and other factors, the harness …

ウニモグ U218 2014–2018 ウニモグ U318 2014–2018 ウニモグ U423 2014–2018

Nissan: ABS

Brakes
23 May 2019 90222 units affected Ref JP-1145030

The ABS actuator has insufficient resistance to brake fluid of unstable properties or types other than those specified. This causes gel-like substances to form on the valve surface zinc plating, degrading valve …

Nissan Elgrand 2008–2015 Nissan Murano 2008–2015

Volvo: Cooling System

Fire risk
22 May 2019 318 units affected Ref JP-1228510

In the engine cooling system, certain bleeder hoses have inadequate heat resistance due to improper material selection. This can cause cracking of the hose from thermal stress, resulting in coolant leakage and …

Volvo Volvo XC90 2015–2016
22 May 2019 20510 units affected Ref JP-1228410

Due to improper engine control module programming, soot may accumulate on the oxygen sensor. This causes extended oxygen sensor response time, illumination of the engine warning light, and potential non-compliance of exhaust …

Volvo Volvo S60 2015–2019 Volvo Volvo V40 2015–2019 Volvo Volvo V40 Cross Country 2015–2019 Volvo Volvo V60 2015–2019 Volvo Volvo V60 Cross Country 2015–2019 +3 more
22 May 2019 405 units affected Ref JP-1144990

In headlights, when used for extended periods beyond design assumptions such as in taxi service, the aluminum coating on the reflector may peel due to heat and ultraviolet radiation from the bulb. …

Toyota Crown 2013–2015
21 May 2019 306 units affected Ref JP-1228520

In the headlight system, due to inappropriate programming of the headlight control unit, the parking lights extinguish when the headlights are illuminated. This fails to comply with Safety Standard Article 34 (Parking …

BMW MINI JCW Crossover A4 2017–2018

BMW: Propeller Shaft

Loss of control
21 May 2019 232 units affected Ref JP-1228460

In the power transmission system, certain propeller shafts have insufficient durability due to improper shape and machining of the connection portion. This causes weakened fit at the connection, preventing the propeller shaft …

BMW BMW M3 2016 BMW BMW M4 2016

BMW: Other (Suspension Components)

Loss of control
21 May 2019 25 units affected Ref JP-1228450

Certain front suspension components have insufficient durability due to inappropriate material selection and dimensional design of the swivel bearing. As a result, driving vibrations may cause cracks in the clamp portion that …

BMW BMW M4 2017
21 May 2019 43 units affected Ref JP-1228440

In the brake system, improper plating process control during brake caliper manufacturing may cause air bubbles to form between caliper components and brake fluid. These bubbles can accumulate within the brake system, …

BMW BMW X3 xDrive 20d 2018 BMW BMW X3 xDrive 20i 2018

BMW: Computer (Engine

Loss of control
21 May 2019 25 units affected Ref JP-1228430

In the engine, due to improper programming of the crankshaft sensor, the crankshaft position is not detected properly, resulting in incorrect signals being input to the engine control unit. As a result, …

BMW BMW 523d 2018 BMW BMW 530e iPerform. 2018 BMW BMW 530i 2018 BMW BMW 540i 2018 BMW BMW 540i xDrive 2018
16 May 2019 147 units affected Ref JP-1145010

In the exhaust gas evaporative emission control device of large tour buses, the connection wiring for the NOx sensor is incorrectly specified, resulting in reversed wiring connections before and after the catalytic …

Isuzu Isuzu Gala 2017–2019
16 May 2019 266 units affected Ref JP-1145000

In large tour buses, the exhaust emission control system has improper wiring connection instructions for the NOx sensor, resulting in reversed wiring connections before and after the catalyst. Consequently, the emission control …

Hino Hino Selega 2017–2019
16 May 2019 1862 units affected Ref JP-1144950

The movable driven face in the power transmission device has improper riveted fastening, causing looseness at the rivet joint. This results in excessive stress at the rivet joint during acceleration, and in …

Suzuki Burgman 2017–2019
13 May 2019 115 units affected Ref JP-1144960

In wheel crane starter motor cables, mounting instructions are unclear, resulting in some cables not being secured in proper positions. This allows bending stress on cable terminals, which can cause terminal fracture …

カトウ Kato KRM-13H(M) Rafter 2017–2018
10 May 2019 33 units affected Ref JP-1144980

In the exhaust system of road rollers, the exhaust pipe fixing clamp and clamp fixing bracket lack sufficient strength, causing some of these components to fracture. Continued operation in this condition may …

サカイ SW504 2018–2019

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.