When importing a used vehicle from Japan, especially a Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) model, it's essential to manually check for any outstanding manufacturer recalls, as these vehicles aren’t always tracked by local recall systems. To do this, locate the vehicle’s chassis number, then visit the official Japanese recall website for the car’s manufacturer—most of which are in Japanese but can be translated using browser tools. Enter the chassis number carefully to get accurate results, and look for signs of completed recall work like stickers or paint marks.