Recall Roundup: Toyota Recalls 700K Prius Hybrids; GM Recalls More Than 600K Cobalt, G5 Compacts

Nearly 1.7 million vehicles, produced by GM, Kia, and Toyota, are subject to recall, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation. Details are below, in alphabetical order by manufacturer.

2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

2007 Pontiac G5

General Motors is recalling 619,122 model-year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, weight on the key ring, adverse road conditions, or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 13454; owners may also reference NHTSA recall campaign ID number 14V047000.

2014 Kia Sportage

Kia is recalling 11,961 model-year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire-pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is one or two pounds per square inch below the correct information. Maintaining tire pressure below the recommended specification could result in premature tire wear.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will correct the label information. Owners will also receive a sticker to put into the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2014. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC103; owners may also reference NHTSA recall number 14V023000.