Toyota Recalls 650,000 Prius V Hybrids

For the rash of recalls that have reached across the industry the past few years, carmakers must surely be wondering when they'll find some breathing space. 

And for the potential damage it does to hard-won reputations, even when blameless (such as the Takata airbags issue, which has dragged so many brands, models, and model years into its global footprint of affected cars), no manufacturer gleefully issues a recall. 

Toyota has had one of the toughest times of it. In May, it recalled nearly five million cars affected by the faulty airbag 'inflators', now it has another recall issue on its plate.

And it is the 'standard bearer' for the Toyota badge - its Prius line of hybrid cars - that is affected.