2011 Lexus CT recalls and problems
No recalls and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Lexus CT.
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2011 Lexus CT recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The horn quit working, but the alarm that came from the horn still works. I suspect it's the clock spring.
There is an issue with the brake booster and brake booster pump assemblies that causes this vehicle to brake poorly. These parts are known to malfunction in Lexus CT 200h models and recognized by Lexus/Toyota. This issue needs to be extended into a recall for the vehicle due to the danger it poses while braking…
I was driving my 2011 Lexus CT 200h and while driving my vehicle abruptly came to a stop in the middle of the road posing a safety risk to me and my passengers without warning. Up until this time, I had not received any "Check Engine" lights or any indication of failing units. At the time my car suddenly stopped, my…
The contact owns a 2011 Lexus CT200H. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS and brake warning light and check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the brake booster and brake booster pump were faulty and needed to be replaced…
I was driving my Lexus ct200h and the traction control, brake light, and two other lights came on the dash. I took it in to Toyota and they indicated that this was a common problem with both Prius models and ct200h models. Their exact verbage in the service ticket was: TECH FOUND CODE C1391 ACCUMULATOR ABNORMAL SLOW…
CT model years compared
Across all years, the 2013 CT has the most complaints (44). All Lexus CT years →
Questions
- Does the 2011 Lexus CT have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Lexus CT as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus CT?
- Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (8 complaints), followed by electrical system (4).
- How many 2011 Lexus CT complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 2 of 22 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 30, 2026.