2012 Lexus CT Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 12%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,537miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Lexus CT, 12% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,537 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.
“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“The passenger side glass on my 2012 CT exploded for no particular reason a few days ago. I was on the highway doing about 65 MPH and I suddenly heard a loud 'boom' and the side window was gone... Completely gone. Nothing hit my car, no rocks, no bullets... No bricks. There was no one beside me and I was on I-81. Had I over-reacted, I could have crashed the car. Had there been a passenger in the seat, she would have been severely cut from the flying glass shards at 65 MPH. I experienced cuts on my right hand and arm. …”
NHTSA complaint #10508119, filed 2013-04, 20,000 miles“Another ct200h driver reported a problem with the center console lid not closing properly due to the latch stuck in the open position. Same issue on my 2012 ct200h. Would be nice on a Lexus to have that problem researched and fixed... And let Lexus pay for the repair, not the owner. Problems of this type are more characteristic of economy vehicles... Is Lexus an economy car?????”
NHTSA complaint #10723266, filed 2015-06, 39,874 miles“I experience the engine have burn so much oil between service (10k miles). I had contact the dealership, and they haven't contacted me back yet... The oil burning is start when my car is about 70k .... Now my vehicle is 92k miles I have at least 3qzt between service....”
NHTSA complaint #11290081, filed 2019-12Related service bulletins
- 10043658Feb 24, 2012Lexus: smart key inoperative on ct200h, gx460, hs250h, ls460, ls600h, rx350, and rx450h models.
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Lexus CT
15 complaintsBrakes
11 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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