2013 Lexus CT Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 43%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,326miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Lexus CT, 43% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,326 miles. 2 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.
“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“On 9/13/2019 I experienced a loss of braking power while applying brakes on an uneven/potholed city road surface while approaching a stop with vehicles in front of me. This loss of braking power nearly resulted in collision. The loss of braking power has happened numerous times, but until now has not resulted in a potentially hazardous situation. I discovered that drivers of both the ct200h and prius indicate loss of braking power when applying brakes on uneven surfaces such as potholes, speed bumps, or manholes that are not level with the surrounding road surface. …”
NHTSA complaint #11255463, filed 2019-09, 80,000 miles“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“The brakes on this car quit working for a second when braking over rough spots such as pot holes or speed bumps. But, of course, not always. It feels as if the car wants to accelerate when this happens. I have had this happen on numerous occasions.”
NHTSA complaint #10991341, filed 2017-05, 55,651 miles“This is a known defect covered under Customer Support Program 21-LE-01. Lexus failed to notify me despite regular service at their dealership. I was forced to pay $3,000 for a safety defect that should have been covered”
NHTSA complaint #11713182, filed 2026-01Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Lexus CT
13 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Lexus CT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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