Toyota has announced the company’s third recall since October, as the world’s leading auto manufacturer has admitted that there are indeed brake issues with more than 300,000 Toyota Prius and Lexus HS 250h hybrids in both the U.S. and Japan. Despite having recently recalled more than 75,000 RAV4 vehicles, Toyota insists that China is unaffected by this new recall.

As investigations, allegations, and lawsuits continue to mount nationwide in the wake of Toyota’s January recall of more than 2.3 million vehicles, automotive experts are reporting that the assessment of Toyota’s vehicle problems may actually be incorrect. The January recall was initiated when it was announced that a manufacturing defect in the gas pedal was causing friction that leads to sudden unintended acceleration.

After two massive, unrelated recalls since October, Toyota is facing yet another investigation in response to more than 100 reports and complaints of brake issues with the Toyota Prius. The model mainly in question is the 2010 Prius, as consumers are reporting brake failures that have led to an unknown number of automobile accidents and possible injuries. The Prius is the top-selling hybrid automobile in the world, and the majority of its sales are in California.

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood issued an advisory to owners of late model Toyotas that the eight models involved in January’s recall of more than 2.3 million vehicles should not be driven until they have been examined and, if need be, repaired. January’s recall occurred due to a design flaw with the gas pedal that causes friction and sticking. When the pedal sticks, it can cause sudden unintended acceleration in the vehicle. At least 19 deaths have been reported for drivers of Toyotas in motor vehicle accidents.

Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. has announced an intended solution to a gas pedal problem that recently caused the manufacturer to recall 2.3 million vehicles. Toyota’s plan involves adding a shim to the gas pedal mechanism in order to eliminate the sticking that has been causing the sudden unintended acceleration in at least eight popular Toyota models manufactured as early as 2005.