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In a statement, Toyota said: "The precise number of involved units is still under investigation but may reach up to 1.8 million vehicles."

The models involved are the AYGO, iQ, Yaris, Auris, Corolla, Verso, Avensis and RAV4 series, covering a variety of periods going back to February 2005.

"We understand that the current situation is creating concerns and we deeply regret it," said Tadashi Arashima, president and chief executive of Toyota Europe.

Toyota said there was a possibility that "certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may, in rare instances, mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position".

Worried drivers in the UK were advised they would be contacted by Toyota directly if they needed to bring in their vehicles, and in the meantime they can call Toyota GB Customer Relations on 0800 138 8744.