Toyota announced it is recalling almost a quarter of a million vehicles due to a braking issue according to CNN.

The Japanese company said on June 4 that the world-wide recall would affect approximately 242,000 Prius and Lexus hybrid cars produced from March to October 2009.

Toyota has received over 90 complaints from drivers who have said they needed to step "more heavily" on the brake pedal than they were used to according to CNN.

A company spokeswoman said the issue was allowing nitrogen gas to leak into the brake fluid, limiting the effectiveness of the brakes.

There have been no reports of accidents or injuries according to Toyota.

Most of the vehicles affected are in Japan where 117,000 vehicles are being recalled. Approximately 91,000 have been recalled in North America, and 30,000 have been recalled in Europe. Smaller numbers have been recalled in other models.

Toyota will inspect the brake booster pump assembly on recalled Prius and Lexus HS 250h vehicles and replace it if they deem necessary according to CNN.

This is the third major recall Toyota has been forced to deal with in under a year.

Back in April, the company said it would recall 1.7 million around the world. The recall included the Corolla, Matrix and Tundra vehicles.

In October, Toyota recalled 7 million vehicles over an issue with the power window.

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