2011 Lexus CT Hybrid Technical Service Bulletins

269 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10131836Mar 22, 2017Body and structure. TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 22, 2017 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? February 11, 2015 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2006 ? 2015 model year Lexus vehicles. On some vehicles, when Rapgard? is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat. The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the…
• 10131864Mar 13, 2017Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 13, 2017 ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX® Tip) is now available to help minimize future occurrences of this environmental condition. For some models…
• 10131787Feb 21, 2017Equipment. TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory.
• 10152262Dec 17, 2016Electrical system. LSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for preforming a Rescue Charge on Ni-MH High Voltage (HV) Batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the Repair Manual while performing the Rescue Charge. The GRX-5100 should be used wherever the Repair Manual references the Toyota Hybrid System (THS) Charger.
• 10132914Nov 16, 2016Engine cooling. TSB: NOTE Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0095-16 ?2ZR-FXE Engine Oil Consumption Inspection Procedure? MUST be performed BEFORE continuing with the procedure in this bulletin. Some 2011 ? 2014 model year CT 200h vehicles equipped with the 2ZZ-FXE engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston and piston ring assembly have been changed to reduce the potential for oil consumption. Use the following Repair Procedure…
• 10132911Nov 16, 2016Engine cooling. TSB: Some 2010 ? 2014 model year CT 200h vehicles equipped with 2ZR-FXE engines may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston and ring assembly has been redesigned to minimize oil consumption. Use the Inspection Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition prior to ANY repairs.
• 10132902Nov 10, 2016Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 10, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year applicable Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2006 ? 2017 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors.
• 10132863Oct 17, 2016Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 17, 2016 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2016 model year CT 200h vehicles. ? ECU Part Information and Calibration Information Sections have been added. ? Introduction and Repair Procedure sections have been updated.
• 10132848Oct 5, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE October 5, 2016: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0086-16.
• 10111274Sep 30, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating the map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicle, ALL map data is uploaded directly to the HDD system.
• 10132625Sep 19, 2016Equipment. TSB: Revision Notice: Applicability section has been updated to include 2016-2017 applicable model year Lexus vehicles. The Repair Procedure section, Required Tools & Equipment section, and the Repair Procedure section has been updated. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures…
• 10111470Jul 28, 2016Suspension, Engine cooling. TSB: Rev1 Warranty information has been updated. Some 2011 - 2012 CT 200h vehicles may exhibit a vibration due to rough idle and/or tapping noise from HV transaxle at cold start. The Check Engine Light may also illuminate with (DTC) P0401 (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected). Due to excess carbon build-up at the valve assembly, the valve will stick causing the engine RPM to fluctuate. Follow the…
• 10084372Jul 28, 2016Electrical system, Engine cooling. Tsb: rev1 warranty information has been updated. Some 2011 – 2012 ct 200h vehicles may exhibit a vibration due to rough idle and/or tapping noise from hv transaxle at cold start. The check engine light may also illuminate with (dtc) p0401 (exhaust gas recirculation flow insufficient detected). Due to excess carbon build-up at the valve assembly, the valve will stick causing the engine rpm to fluctuate. Follow the…
• 10134116Jun 16, 2016Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL16-02): Lexus has received reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve in some vehicles. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0401.
• 10134094Jun 16, 2016Engine cooling. Dealer Letter: In these vehicles, Lexus has received some reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0401.
• 10134093Jun 16, 2016Engine cooling. Dealer email: In these vehicles, Lexus has received some reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0401.
• 10106564Jun 16, 2016Engine cooling. "dealer letter: in these vehicles, lexus has received some reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0401."
• 10106563Jun 16, 2016Engine cooling. "dealer email: in these vehicles, lexus has received some reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0401."
• 10091621Jun 16, 2016Engine. Warranty policy bulletin (pol16-02): lexus has received reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve in some vehicles. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0401.
• 10134092Jun 15, 2016Engine cooling. Region Letter: In these vehicles, Lexus has received some reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0401.
• 10134091Jun 15, 2016Engine cooling. Region email: In these vehicles, Lexus has received some reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0401.
• 10106562Jun 15, 2016Engine cooling. "region letter: in these vehicles, lexus has received some reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0401."
• 10106452Jun 15, 2016Engine cooling. "region email: in these vehicles, lexus has received some reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0401."
• 10134071Jun 8, 2016Engine cooling. TSB: Some 2011 ? 2016 model year CT 200h (2ZR-FXE equipped) vehicles may exhibit a ?runs rough? and/or MIL ?ON? condition with DTC(s) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, and P0304 (Misfire) during light acceleration while the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system is active. This condition can be caused by clogged EGR ports in the Intake Manifold Assembly. If the EGR ports are clogged, then replace the intake manifold…
• 10099936Jun 8, 2016Engine. Tsb: some 2011 – 2016 model year ct 200h (2zr-fxe equipped) vehicles may exhibit a “runs rough” and/or mil “on” condition with dtc(s) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, and p0304 (misfire) during light acceleration while the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) system is active. This condition can be caused by clogged egr ports in the intake manifold assembly. If the egr ports are clogged, then replace the intake manifold…
• 10140576May 6, 2016Electrical system. TT: Some customers may experience difficulty programming HomeLink.
• 10093004May 6, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Tt: some customers may experience difficulty programming homelink.
• 10134416Apr 26, 2016Equipment. TT: When replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) follow the instructions below.
• 10134389Apr 7, 2016Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: Obsolete Notice. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0015-16.
• 10134240Apr 1, 2016Engine cooling. TSB: Some 2011 ? 2012 CT 200h vehicles may exhibit a vibration due to rough idle and/or tapping noise from HV transaxle at cold start. The Check Engine Light may also illuminate with (DTC) P0401 (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected). Due to excess carbon build up at the valve assembly, the valve will stick causing the engine RPM to fluctuate. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this…
• 10106595Apr 1, 2016Engine cooling. Tsb: some 2011 – 2012 ct 200h vehicles may exhibit a vibration due to rough idle and/or tapping noise from hv transaxle at cold start. The check engine light may also illuminate with (dtc) p0401 (exhaust gas recirculation flow insufficient detected). Due to excess carbon build up at the valve assembly, the valve will stick causing the engine rpm to fluctuate. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this…
• 10205325Mar 17, 2016Equipment, Seats. Leather Care Best Practices.
• 10134319Mar 17, 2016Equipment. LSB: The purpose of this Technical Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather care in Lexus vehicles. As an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle Owner's Manual will highlight the importance of proper maintenance and provide guidance for care.
• 10097044Mar 17, 2016Equipment. Lsb: the purpose of this technical service bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather care in lexus vehicles. As an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle owner's manual will highlight the importance of proper maintenance and provide guidance for care.
• 10134299Feb 16, 2016Equipment. CLB Expired on May 31, 2015.
• 10134298Feb 16, 2016Equipment. CLB Expired on May 31, 2015.
• 10134292Feb 16, 2016Equipment. BLE Expired on October 31, 2014
• 10134291Feb 16, 2016Equipment. BLE Expired on October 31, 2014
• 10093475Feb 16, 2016Engine cooling. Clb expired on may 31, 2015.
• 10093473Feb 16, 2016Engine cooling. Clb expired on may 31, 2015.
• 10093400Feb 16, 2016Engine. Ble expired on october 31, 2014
• 10093397Feb 16, 2016Engine. Ble expired on october 31, 2014
• 10205349Dec 17, 2015Electrical system. High Voltage (HV) Battery Rescue Charge (HEV Workstation/GRX-5100
• 10093537Dec 17, 2015Hybrid propulsion system, Electrical system. Lsb: this bulletin includes basic procedures for preforming a rescue charge on ni-mh high voltage (hv) batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the repair manual while performing the rescue charge. The grx-5100 should be used wherever the repair manual references the toyota hybrid system (ths) charger.
• 10111513Nov 12, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone. Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no longer functioning with the customer's phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer's…
• 10094047Nov 12, 2015Equipment. Tt: some customers may encounter bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty to pair the phone. Intermittent bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Various bluetooth audio functions are no longer functioning with the customer's phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer's…
• 10111502Nov 2, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. LSB: Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicle, all Map Data is uploaded directly to the HDD system. Map Data will be released annually through direct shipment of tow Map Data DVDs to each dealership service manager. The annual…
• 10111501Nov 2, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. LSB: Certain 2010-2013 model year Lexus models may exhibit one or more of several conditions. Navigation firmware has been updated to allow updating map to version 10.1 or later. Updated navigation system software has also been developed to remedy these conditions. Use the following procedure to address these conditions.
• 10093963Nov 2, 2015Equipment. Lsb: certain 2010-2013 model year lexus models may exhibit one or more of several conditions. Navigation firmware has been updated to allow updating map to version 10.1 or later. Updated navigation system software has also been developed to remedy these conditions. Use the following procedure to address these conditions.
• 10134160Jul 27, 2015Body and structure. LSB: Some 2011 - 2015 model year CT 200h vehicles may exhibit a conditon where the front passenger interior door assist grip cover (door pull) becomes loose from the door panel. A newly designed front passenger interior door assist grip cover, 2 retaining clips, and repair procedure have been developed to address this conditon. Please follow the procedure in this bulletin to install the updated door assist grip…

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