DHAKA: Japanese carmaker Toyota is recalling 6.4 million vehicles globally due to five separate issues.

Some 3.5 million vehicles are being recalled to replace a spiral cable attached to the driver`s side airbag.

It may be damaged when the steering wheel is turned and result in the airbag not being deployed in a crash.

Other issues include problems with seat rails, steering columns, windscreen wipers and a glitch with the engine starters that poses a fire risk.

Toyota said it was not aware of any vehicle crashes, injuries or fatalities caused by these conditions.

However, it said it had received two reports of fires due to the engine starter problem, reports the BBC.

BDST: 1221 HRS, APR 09, 2014