Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda in ireland are set to recall up to 38,000 cars over possible problems with passenger airbags in Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda models.

Toyota Ireland is set to recall around 22,000 vehicles that were manufactured between 2000-2004.

The models affected are the Yaris, Corolla and the Avensis.

Nissan is to recall just over 13,500 cars. The models affected are listed as the Almera, Navara, Pathfinder, Patrol, Tarrano, Tino and the X Trail.

Honda Ireland is to recall around 1,500 cars.

The Honda cars in question mainly date back to 2001 and 2002 and include some Civic, Jazz, and CRV models.

Mazda Ireland is to recall 390 Mazda 6 models.

The voluntary safety recall was prompted by the makers of the airbag that is used by all four car companies.