Lexus CT recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 144 owner complaints for the Lexus CT (model years 2011–2016). The most reported problem area is service brakes (57 complaints), followed by engine (35 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2013 (44), 2012 (43) and 2011 (22). Among model years at least two years old, the 2016 has the fewest complaints on file (3).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lexus CT model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 57 | 5 of 6 | |
| Engine | 35 | 4 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 16 | 5 of 6 | |
| Air bags | 12 | 5 of 6 | |
| Structure | 7 | 3 of 6 |
Owners reported a crash in 12 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 12 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.