2012 Lexus CT Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 35%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,200miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Lexus CT, 35% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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“My car also experienced a high amount of oil consumption. At first I assumed it was due to my traveling, but when I monitored it was more than normal. Additionally, about a year ago I was told that the car would need a head gasket replacement. When I spoke to the dealership and other mechanics they found that to be odd concerning the reputation of Lexus. So after the engine started rattling, which I've never had happen before and now the vehicle is inoperable. Many people have told me to reach out to Lexus because what happen to my car is unheard of, but I got no resolution anywhere.”
NHTSA complaint #11302117, filed 2020-01, 157,500 miles“Several claims of shutter resulting in low power when leaving a stop. Because the engine turns off entering EV mode. In the corse of 20 seconds the car without notice until taking off entering ice engine operation a massive shutter happens that when lots of forward power. This is an issue when no issues noted waiting to cross intersection or pulling into traffic without warning.”
NHTSA complaint #11299430, filed 2020-01, 112,000 miles“Vehicle 2012 Lexus ct200h 90,800 miles. The vehicle burns oil very rapidly. Performed oil consumption test and was 2 quarts low after 1000 miles. There is a TSB out on this situation which I have attached. This vehicle will definitely not make it between oil changes. This vehicle does not have any oil indicator lights on the dash and there is no way to know when the oil just runs out. Very scary. All of the vehicle recommended maintenance was performed at the Lexus dealership. A service history report is attached. …”
NHTSA complaint #11322291, filed 2020-04, 82,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10058403Jun 26, 2015Lexus: due to purge vsv/pcv line separation in throttle body housing, some vehicles will experience malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and need to reprogram engine control/ecm…
- 10205359Aug 6, 2013Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
- 10205358Apr 10, 2013Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
- 10061293Jan 23, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061223Jan 23, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10045345Jul 19, 2012Lexus: new manifold assembly is available to improve condition of throttle actuator control system and engine failure of starting during ambient temperature below 23%f/-5%c…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Lexus CT
11 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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