2012 Lexus CT Hybrid Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1) a light in a dashboard came on saying check hybrid system , I took it to the Lexus dealer , they changed the non hybrid battery), charged me $350 for it and reset the computer. 2) a week after, the light started appearing again with the same message, the message appeared in the morning, in the way back home, coming out of the speedway , all the lights in the dashboard came off (brakes, engine, all of them) and I lost complete control of the car: no brakes, no steering, no nothing. I tried restarting the car again, it did, and the next day was driven to the dealer again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10949973, filed 2017-02, 40,000 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 at 119k. Nhtsa service bulletin l-sb-0028-13 may indicate link to EGR valve/line blockage. Dealer non-responsive.”
NHTSA complaint #11090768, filed 2018-04, 122,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10179601Aug 5, 2020TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a…
- 10164328Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process…
- 10091621Jun 16, 2016Warranty 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…
- 10099936Jun 8, 2016Tsb: 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…
- 10111152Jun 26, 2015LSB: Some 2011 - 2013 model year CT 200h vehicles may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0A0F (Engine Failed to Start), caused by Purge VSV/PCV line…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 20% |
| 2011 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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