TOKYO - Toyota Motor will recall 242,000 Prius and Lexus hybrid cars globally because of a braking problem, the company said Wednesday, adding that it was not reported to have caused any accidents.

Drivers of the two models, manufactured between March and October 2009, have complained they needed to step more heavily than previously on the brake pedal.

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