Lexus CT problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 96 owner complaints and 0 recalls on file for the Lexus CT (2011–2016). The 2013 CT has the most serious complaints, most often about brakes.
- Complaints
- 96
- Recalls
- 0
- Model years
- 6
- Worst year
- 2013
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Lexus CT years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2013 Lexus CT — 26 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Brakes
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2011 (13 complaints).
Every Lexus CT model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 CT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 99 | 0 | Brakes |
| 2015 CT | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Brakes |
| 2014 CT | 17 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Brakes |
| 2013 CT | 26 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Brakes |
| 2012 CT | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Engine |
| 2011 CT | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Brakes |
Most common Lexus CT problem areas (all years)
- Brakes50 complaints
- Engine30 complaints
- Electrical System12 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech5 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control4 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion4 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain4 complaints
- Wheels & Tires2 complaints
- Lighting2 complaints
- Airbags2 complaints
Complaint trend
Lexus CT recalls
No recalls on file.
Other Lexus models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology