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Lexus CTModel year report

2013 Lexus CT Problems

Complaints
44filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
50,976miles, 22 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower 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 2013 Lexus CT (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 2013 Lexus CT. The part named most often is brakes, with 19 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine (13) and body and structure (4). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,976 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 29 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 7 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: Vehicle speed control (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Engine cooling (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “Car surges when braking and going over speed bump, train tracks, pot holes going between 20 - 35 miles. This has happened about 5-6 times since with 1/14 happening I have had the car. I have asked for Lexus of palm beach to do health check, brake check and all systems are ok, but something is not right. Just worried that when car surges, me and/or my family or passengers get injured”

NHTSA complaint #10820431, filed 2016-01, 25,000 miles

Engine: “Prior to a long trip we had the oil changed and fluids topped off when we arrived to our destination there was absolutely no oil in the car, no oil leaks just a complete blow out while driving we never saw the oil leaving the car, this has happened on all our trips and we always make sure there is oil in the car , upon arriving to a destination there will be no oil left. I understand there is a big problem with the oil blowing out of the car”

NHTSA complaint #11412916, filed 2021-04, 87,000 miles

Body and structure: “As I was driving into a turn from a complete stop in the turn lane on a city street, my car surged forward and the brakes didn't respond. The airbag did not deploy.”

NHTSA complaint #10785840, filed 2015-10, 7,200 miles

Electrical system: “Design defect: turn signal fails to cancel after a sweeping turn (e.g., right or left turn from 2nd lane, or a corner cut yield-type turn). Safety issue is that a non-cancelled turn signal can then cause other drivers tp believe you will be turning, when no such turn is contemplated. This vehicle employs progressive steering , which means that steering wheel rotation is progressively magnified in the turn of the front wheels. …”

NHTSA complaint #10509313, filed 2013-04, 22 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,600 and 87,000 miles.

32%0–105%10–2514%25–5014%50–7514%75–10018%100–1505%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: 50,976 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20146201620196202120242026
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 2013 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 2013 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. 29 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 29 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 2013 Lexus CT have?

NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 2013 Lexus CT as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Lexus CT is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 19 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine with 13.

Has the 2013 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 2013 Lexus CT get?

The EPA rates the 2013 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 2013 Lexus CT reported?

Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,976 miles and the middle half falls between 7,600 and 87,000 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.