Toyota Motor Corp. (7203.TO) on Friday, starting to 270,000 vehicles worldwide from Monday to resolve an engine problem.

The company has informed the Japanese Ministry of Transport on Monday its intention to 90,000 vehicles in Japan, said a spokesman for Toyota recalls. This is followed by a withdrawal of 137,000 vehicles in the United States, to be reminded of vehicles remaining in other areas, he added. 

Other details, like other regions are known to be given from Monday, the spokesman.

largest automaker in the world by volume, said Thursday it was preparing some Lexus LS460, Lexus LS600h, Lexus LS600hL, Lexus GS350, Lexus GS450h, Lexus GS460 Lexus IS350 and Toyota Corona models and recall a problem with the valve 4, 6 liter V8 used in fixed and 3.5 liter V6 in the vehicles.

But on Thursday, the company said it was difficult to know when to begin withdrawal.

Automakers looking to strengthen its quality control after being hit by a worldwide recall of more than 8.5 million vehicles this year, prompting the company to pay a fine of 16,400. $ 000 U.S.