Five companies, including Hyundai Motor Co, Porsche Korea and Toyota Motor Korea Co, will recall 1,56,740 units of 32 different models, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said in a statement.

The problems that led to the vehicle recall include poor stability of the electronic control hydraulic unit of 139,478 units of the Sorento SUV model, Yonhap news agency reported.

In addition, 8,802 vehicles across eight Nissan models, including the Q50 model, were found to have faulty manufacturing of propeller shafts.

Hyundai's luxury brand Genesis will recall 2,782 GV70 units due to faulty engine ignition connection bolts. Porsche Korea will recall 2,054 vehicles across 17 models, including the 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, due to a safety issue involving the lane-keeping function.

The ministry said Toyota Korea will recall 737 vehicles across three models, including the Prius 2WD, due to a defect in the rear door exterior handle.