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Lexus CTModel year report

2012 Lexus CT Problems

Complaints
43filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
39,937miles, 22 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of 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 2012 Lexus CT (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints for the 2012 Lexus CT. The part named most often is engine, with 15 complaints (35% of the total), followed by brakes (11) and other or unknown (5). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 59% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 39,937 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 30 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Equipment (1), Seat belts (1), Tires (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “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 miles

Brakes: “2012 Lexus ct200h has the same brake booster, assembly issue all 3rd generation toyota prius's have. The ABS/brake system lights all come in, and brake functionality is limited. Attached is a scan of the issue, I have since called Lexus and notified them of the issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11365638, filed 2020-10, 193,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Excessive oil consumption. I purchased the car january 7, 2021 and checked the oil on march 15, 2021 before a long trip and the oil didn't even register on the dipstick. I followed procedure before and up to checking the oil. I checked it when it was delivered and it was at the appropriate level.”

NHTSA complaint #11408561, filed 2021-04, 101,200 miles

Air bags: “Our horn stopped working. We were advised that this was a spiral cable assembly failure, and the airbags are likely affected. Toyota initiated a recall in 2014 for this part, however we are told our vehicle does not qualify for recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11042572, filed 2017-11, 93,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

59% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,000 and 101,200 miles.

9%0–1036%10–2514%25–500%50–7514%75–10018%100–1509%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (22 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 39,937 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20137201520197202120232025
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 2012 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 2012 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. 30 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 30 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 2012 Lexus CT have?

NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints for the 2012 Lexus CT as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Lexus CT is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 15 complaints (35% of the total), followed by brakes with 11.

Has the 2012 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 2012 Lexus CT get?

The EPA rates the 2012 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 2012 Lexus CT reported?

Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 39,937 miles and the middle half falls between 16,000 and 101,200 miles; 59% 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.