Lexus CT Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 144 consumer complaints across the 5 model years of the Lexus CT (2011–2015) that have at least 5 complaints. 2013 has the most, with 44. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (59 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All CT model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 16 | 49,000 | 0 | 18 | — | Rising |
| 2014 | 19 | 75,000 | 0 | 26 | — | Rising |
| 2013 | 44 | 50,976 | 0 | 29 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2012 | 43 | 39,937 | 0 | 30 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2011 | 22 | 48,100 | 0 | 32 | — | Rising |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes59 38%
- Engine35 22%
- Other or unknown16 10%
- Electrical system16 10%
- Air bags12 7.6%
- Body and structure7 4.5%
- Fuel system7 4.5%
- Transmission and drivetrain5 3.2%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2012: “Took my car to toyota dealership. They said my car is burning oil. I have noticed my oil does burn up quickly, smells like gas upon the dipstick, I have seen no oil leaks. The dealership said they have seen this same issue with other similar models like in the prius. My car only has 82,000 miles. I baby this car and take for all the appropriate maintenance. This is very upsetting.”
NHTSA complaint #11372732, filed 2020-11, 82,000 miles2013: “Prior to a long trip we had the oil changed and fluids topped off when we arrived to our destination there was absolutely no oil in the car, no oil leaks just a complete blow out while driving we never saw the oil leaving the car, this has happened on all our trips and we always make sure there is oil in the car , upon arriving to a destination there will be no oil left. I understand there is a big problem with the oil blowing out of the car”
NHTSA complaint #11412916, filed 2021-04, 87,000 miles2015: “My vehicle was in an accident on the freeway when my steering wheel started to wiggle- within 3 seconds my steering wheel violently steering left to right uncontrollably that caused the vehicle to spin out of control on the freeway causing a total loss collision. My vehicle has been serviced prior to the accident at Lexus of beverly hills at jim faulk- did a full service inspection, tire rotation to make sure safely of the vehicle. The vehicle is also still under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11383832, filed 2020-12, 49,000 milesOther Lexus models
1,448 complaintsLexus RX
962 complaintsLexus RX350
833 complaintsLexus RX300
719 complaintsLexus IS 250
718 complaintsLexus ES300
677 complaintsLexus ES
658 complaintsLexus IS
579 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology