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Lexus CTModel year report

2011 Lexus CT Problems

Complaints
22filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
48,100miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
42 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 43 city / 40 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Lexus CT (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2011 Lexus CT. The part named most often is brakes, with 9 complaints (41% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and engine (4). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 48,100 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 32 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “While driving on a asphalt road I went over a speed bump and applied the brakes to stop the vehicle. The vehicle lurches forward after applying the brake and nearly crashed into the vehicle in front of me. There was a similar issue when I hit a pot hole and the vehicle did the same thing. It continued to go forward even after applying the brakes. I took the vehicle to Lexus and the brakes were operable. This maybe related to the toyota brake issues.”

NHTSA complaint #10663504, filed 2014-12, 56,000 miles

Electrical system: “Lexus is aware of a safety issue that has caused fires due to an improper wiring harness installed on toyota prius and Lexus ct200h vehicles. I asked for this to be covered under the warranty enhancement program (I was not made aware of the existence of it till very recently, but it expired in october 2019). They refused, citing the fact that I did not spend enough money with Lexus to service the vehicle. Now, even after lightbulb and fuse replacement, the low beam headlights in the vehicle are inoperable.”

NHTSA complaint #11299912, filed 2020-01

Engine: “I have to add 4-5 quarts in between oil changes. My engine consumes so much oil and I believe it's constantly burning. Also when I break it makes a loud electric braking noise. It's the hybrid breaking system and it's really loud.”

NHTSA complaint #11373999, filed 2020-11

Air bags: “On exit ramp from I 70 to I 270, the overpass was covered with ice, slid off the road and into the trees head on. I questioned the Lexus company about the air bag(s) not deploying......updated 03-11-15 updated 5/3/2016 the air bag did not deploy in a head-on collision with a tree - the car was totaled.”

NHTSA complaint #10690700, filed 2015-02, 86,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 38,803 and 56,000 miles.

0%0–1013%10–2538%25–5025%50–7513%75–10013%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 48,100 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2012201520182022202442026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Lexus CT version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
CT 200h FWD1.8L 4-cyl · hybridCVT434042$1,600

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2011 Lexus CT in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 32 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 32 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus CT

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20151649,0000—42—Rising
20141975,0000—42—Rising
20134450,9760—42Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20124339,9370—42Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
20112248,1000—42—Rising

All Lexus CT model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Lexus CT have?

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2011 Lexus CT as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Lexus CT is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 9 complaints (41% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.

Has the 2011 Lexus CT been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Lexus CT get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Lexus CT (CT 200h, 1.8L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 42 mpg combined, 43 city and 40 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Lexus CT reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 48,100 miles and the middle half falls between 38,803 and 56,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.