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Lexus CTModel year report

2015 Lexus CT Problems

Complaints
16filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
49,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher 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 2015 Lexus CT (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2015 Lexus CT. The part named most often is brakes, with 9 complaints (56% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and other or unknown (4). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 49,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 18 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Brakes: “I have been having a loud barking sound near the driver side lower side near or behind the firewall. This occurs regularly when braking and even occurs when I depress the brake so I can turn the car on. It mostly happens when nearing a complete stop and pressing the brakes moderately. The pedal will even vibrate like a cell phone with noise. There appears slightly reduced braking response as this happens although not much. It sounds like old pipes with fluid moving through it but sharper. Very disappointing for Lexus.”

NHTSA complaint #11258883, filed 2019-09, 33,000 miles

Electrical system: “My vehicle was in an accident on the freeway when my steering wheel started to wiggle- within 3 seconds my steering wheel violently steering left to right uncontrollably that caused the vehicle to spin out of control on the freeway causing a total loss collision. My vehicle has been serviced prior to the accident at Lexus of beverly hills at jim faulk- did a full service inspection, tire rotation to make sure safely of the vehicle. The vehicle is also still under warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #11383832, filed 2020-12, 49,000 miles

Other or unknown: “For several years now, I have been experiencing incidents where someone and/or a group is hacking into my radio and/or satellite radio systems and trying to lure me into conversation, make comments, or actually sing to whatever it is I'm listening to. Most incidents have been reported to the NHTSA, which they have been filing. Please know that sometimes the noise is constant , as well as it appears that someone is actually connecting to my vehicle because I can feel it (also reported). I also hear people speaking from the outside of my vehicle (usually the front end on both sides). …”

NHTSA complaint #11655019, filed 2025-04

Air bags: “The contact owned a 2015 Lexus CT. While stopped in traffic, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by a 2005 subaru crossfire. The contact then crashed into a 2011 honda cr-v, hydroplaned, and crashed into the subaru crossfire. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained five bulging damaged nerves and medical attention was provided. The driver of the honda cr-v sustained unknown injuries. A police report was filed. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11032051, filed 2017-10, 70,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 33,000 and 70,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2567%25–5033%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 49,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

201720192020202120232024620252026
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 2015 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 2015 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. 18 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 18 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 2015 Lexus CT have?

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2015 Lexus CT as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Lexus CT is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 9 complaints (56% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.

Has the 2015 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 2015 Lexus CT get?

The EPA rates the 2015 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 2015 Lexus CT reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 49,000 miles and the middle half falls between 33,000 and 70,000 miles; 67% 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.