**Toyota has recalled thousands of its hybrid Prius cars sold in Japan last year due to a brake problem.**It was unclear if the recall would be extended to Prius cars sold outside Japan.
The company filed papers at Japan’s transport ministry about the recall of the 2010 model on sale since May.
Company president Akio Toyoda, already dealing with damage to its reputation in the wake of other problems, is due to hold a news conference shortly.
Toyota has already recalled about 8 million vehicles with faulty accelerator pedals or floor mats.