Does the 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid, the most recent reported on June 30, 2016 (Air bags: side/window). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (3 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).

How many 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 10 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2012 Lexus CT Hybrid recalls and problems

1 recall and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 Lexus CT Hybrid recalls

Air bags: side/window

NHTSA campaign 16V487000 · reported June 30, 2016 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 482,002 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles. A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.
The risk: If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is Toyota G0U, and Lexus GLJ.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags3
Electrical system2
Engine2
Exterior lighting2
Service brakes2
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Steering1
Vehicle speed control1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 11, 2023 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 105,297 miles
The contact's son owns a 2012 Lexus CT200H. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact's son veered to the side of the road and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was…

Dec 16, 2020 · Exterior lighting · 43,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS CT 200H. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING WITH THE HI-BEAMS ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING…

Jul 30, 2020 · Service brakes · 55,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS CT200H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPY ROADS OR UNEVEN PAVEMENT, THERE WAS A DELAY BETWEEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WHEN THE BRAKES WOULD ENGAGE, EXTENDING THE BRAKING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LINDSAY LEXUS OF ALEXANDRIA (3410 KING ST…

Sep 5, 2018 · Air bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS CT 200H. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V487000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO GET THE RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED BECAUSE NO TECHNICIANS WERE WILLING TO ASSIST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME…

Apr 28, 2018 · Engine · 122,000 miles
ENGINE KNOCK DURING IDLE IN MORNING (COOL CONDITIONS, NOT COLD).BUT STILL SMOOTH DRIVING AND NO OTHER OBSERVED ISSUES. THEN TWO DAYS LATER THREW CODE P0301 MISFIRE, AND NEXT DAY WHITE SMOKE (COOLENT RESERVOIR DECREASE) AND APPEARS TO BE BLOWN HEAD GASKET. ENGINE ONLY 122K MILES, FULLY SERVICED WITH SPARK PLUG CHANGE…

CT Hybrid model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2011	1	5	0	0
2012	1	10	0	0
2013	0	2	0	0
2014	0	3	0	0
2015	0	3	1	1

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Questions

Does the 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid, the most recent reported on June 30, 2016 (Air bags: side/window). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid?: Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (3 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).
How many 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 10 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 11, 2023.