2012 Lexus CT Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 26%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Lexus CT, 26% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,500 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.
“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“There is a well known flaw with toyota hybrids that toyota needs to address and fix. When you brake to come to a stop, if they car encounters bumps or potholes, the brake pressure will momentarily decrease and the car will surge forward. It does not appear to affect certain vehicles, but rather all hybrids. It can lead to a pedestrian being hit or other accident. It is most disconcerting to feel the car lurch forward while braking to a stop. Please investigate and put pressure on toyota to issue a recall and repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10508120, filed 2013-04, 20,000 miles“Brake failure while driving. The brake pedal went soft when pressed and all the associated warning lights illuminated. ABS, traction, control, etc. This is a known issue for Toyota and Lexus, and even after servicing my vehicle at the dealer for the last two years I was never notified that this was a concern.”
NHTSA complaint #11654277, filed 2025-04“I, along with many other Lexus CT200H owners have had issues regarding the brakes on the vehicle. I have code: C1391 as reported on a diagnostic tool from Autozone. This has been an issue on my vehicle for months and I’ve read reports of this repair costing upwards to $3000!! Many of us do not have that kind of money to fix a vital function of the vehicle that rely on to keep us safe. If it’s a common and reoccurring issue, I believe it should continue being taken care of by the manufacturer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11620854, filed 2024-10“My 2011-2013 Lexus CT200h exhibits malfunction indicator lamp illumination for the brake, ABS, and traction control systems, accompanied by diagnostic trouble code C1391. Research indicates this is a known manufacturing defect, and I possess documentation from the customer support program confirming coverage for this issue in vehicles of this model year. However, the Lexus dealership and service advisors refuse to acknowledge this coverage and saying that it is expired. Therefore, I require guidance on how to proceed with resolving this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #11645312, filed 2025-02Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Lexus CT
15 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Lexus CT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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