2013 Lexus CT Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Lexus CT, 7% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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“DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN AFTER A LOUD NOISE THE bottom of the vehicle went on fire. we called the fire department who put out the fire. After looking at the bottom I notice that the crankcase had a big hole. it seems that a valve went right through the cracnkcase. resulting in hot engine oil going on fire. The car is only 5 months old and Carmax will not pay for the repair which could cost me 5,000 dollars. I paid 27,000 for the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11479752, filed 2022-08“A 2013 Lexus CT200h with approximately 122,291 miles developed repeated ticking/pump-cycling noises from the braking system. Shortly afterward, multiple brake/ABS/VSC warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Lexus dealer, where technicians diagnosed failure of the brake booster/master cylinder assembly and brake booster pump assembly. Diagnostic trouble codes C1391, C1252, C1256, and C1253 were recorded. The dealer advised that the vehicle should not be driven until repaired because of the brake-system condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #11769055, filed 2026-10Related service bulletins
- 10179782Aug 24, 2020Ti: technical instructions for limited service campaign klg customer support program 19le05 safety connect system ? Vehicle location inaccurate
- 10179738Aug 24, 2020Ti: technical instructions for limited service campaign klg customer support program 19le05 safety connect system ? Vehicle location inaccurate
- 10166016Sep 12, 2019Dealer Package: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System…
- 10166015Sep 12, 2019Dealer Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System…
- 10166013Sep 12, 2019Region Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System…
- 10060770Apr 21, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Lexus CT
19 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsBody and structure
4 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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