https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Lexus CT Hybrid. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:35:57 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-2071445 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT When actively pressing the brake pedal, a “squaking” or “fart” noise can be heard. Whether braking with speed, or at a standstill. This is causing a potential danger to the driver, and others due to potential compromised braking. Ongoing issue. No warning lights on dash. No codes. Not covered under Brake Booster/Pump Customer satisfaction program issued. I know this is a common issue and many https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1964353 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Both low beam light suddenly go out at the same time. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1908898 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact's son owns a 2012 Lexus CT200H. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact's son veered to the side of the road and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator and https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1877195 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Lexus CT200H. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal became firm while depressed. The ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle into parking lot, stopped, and turned off the vehicle. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the residence and later to a local dealer. The contact was informed by the dealer that https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1877196 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Lexus CT200H. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal became firm while depressed. The ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle into parking lot, stopped, and turned off the vehicle. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the residence and later to a local dealer. The contact was informed by the dealer that https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1713691 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS CT 200H. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING WITH THE HI-BEAMS ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING LOW-BEAM BULBS TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE REC https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1680875 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS CT200H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPY ROADS OR UNEVEN PAVEMENT, THERE WAS A DELAY BETWEEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WHEN THE BRAKES WOULD ENGAGE, EXTENDING THE BRAKING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LINDSAY LEXUS OF ALEXANDRIA (3410 KING ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22302, 571-982-7873) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FA https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1567869 Mon, 20 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT THE DRIVER DOOR ON MY CAR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME I HAVE HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY CAR. THE DRIVER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR STOPPED WORKING AT 60000 MILES, SO I SPENT THE $500 TO REPLACE IT. THEN THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR ACTUATOR STARTED ACTING UP, AND NOT WORKING. NOW MY DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL, THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS 85000 MILES ON IT. THIS S https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1543087 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT I EXPERIENCED LOUD ENGINE VIBRATION AT COLD STARTS FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS, THEN I STARTED SEEING WHITE SMOKE FROM MY TAILPIPE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO LEXUS RIVER-CENTER, COVINGTON, KY, ON 14FEB19 TO COMPLETE TSB L-SB-0004-13 WHICH REPLACES THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WITH A NEW PART NUMBER. THE VIBRATIONS AND WHITE SMOKE SEEMED TO BE REMEDIED; HOWEVER, A WEEK LATER, 22FEB19, WHILE ENTERING A FREEWAY ON-RAMP, https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1539672 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT THE STEERING WHEEL GETS STIFF, LOCKS EVENTUALLY AND THE CAR GOES DEAD WITHIN COUPLE OF MINUTES WHILE DRIVING. UPON 1ST DIAGNOSIS DEALER REPORTED THAT IT WAS DUE TO BAD BATTERY AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY. BUT THE SAME PROBLEM HAS REPEATED 3 TIMES NOW WITHIN A SPAN OF 2 MONTHS. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM WHEREAS THE SAME ISSUE OCCURS EVERY TIME. THIS IS LIFE THREATENING AS THE https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1539673 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT THE STEERING WHEEL GETS STIFF, LOCKS EVENTUALLY AND THE CAR GOES DEAD WITHIN COUPLE OF MINUTES WHILE DRIVING. UPON 1ST DIAGNOSIS DEALER REPORTED THAT IT WAS DUE TO BAD BATTERY AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY. BUT THE SAME PROBLEM HAS REPEATED 3 TIMES NOW WITHIN A SPAN OF 2 MONTHS. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM WHEREAS THE SAME ISSUE OCCURS EVERY TIME. THIS IS LIFE THREATENING AS THE https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1539674 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT THE STEERING WHEEL GETS STIFF, LOCKS EVENTUALLY AND THE CAR GOES DEAD WITHIN COUPLE OF MINUTES WHILE DRIVING. UPON 1ST DIAGNOSIS DEALER REPORTED THAT IT WAS DUE TO BAD BATTERY AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY. BUT THE SAME PROBLEM HAS REPEATED 3 TIMES NOW WITHIN A SPAN OF 2 MONTHS. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM WHEREAS THE SAME ISSUE OCCURS EVERY TIME. THIS IS LIFE THREATENING AS THE https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1527531 Mon, 31 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1496887 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS CT 200H. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V487000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO GET THE RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED BECAUSE NO TECHNICIANS WERE WILLING TO ASSIST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. SPARK TOYOTA (4855 US-501, MYRTLE BEACH, SC) WAS CONTACTED A https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1488128 Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT TAKATA RECALL INVOLVES PROBLEMS THAT CRACK WELDS. IT SHOULD BE FIXED. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1488129 Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT TAKATA RECALL INVOLVES PROBLEMS THAT CRACK WELDS. IT SHOULD BE FIXED. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1483430 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT YESTTERDAY I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOYED https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1469969 Mon, 21 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT REPEATED ISSUES WITH FAULTY DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS ON LEXUS CT AND TOYOTA PRIUS MODELS, RESULTING IN UNLOCKED DOORS AT TIMES WHEN LOCKED WOULD BE DESIRED. IN THIS PARTICULAR LEXUS CT, THE FIRST DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR STOPPED WORKING AT 36,000 MILES EXACTLY; DRIVER'S DOOR. THE SECOND STOPPED WORKING AT 39,000 MILES; DRIVER-SIDE REAR DOOR. THE THIRD STOPPED WORKING AT 39,500 MILES; PASSENGER- SIDE REAR https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1464699 Sat, 28 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT ENGINE KNOCK DURING IDLE IN MORNING (COOL CONDITIONS, NOT COLD).BUT STILL SMOOTH DRIVING AND NO OTHER OBSERVED ISSUES. THEN TWO DAYS LATER THREW CODE P0301 MISFIRE, AND NEXT DAY WHITE SMOKE (COOLENT RESERVOIR DECREASE) AND APPEARS TO BE BLOWN HEAD GASKET. ENGINE ONLY 122K MILES, FULLY SERVICED WITH SPARK PLUG CHANGE AT 119K. NHTSA SERVICE BULLETIN L-SB-0028-13 MAY INDICATE LINK TO EGR VALVE/LINE B https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1461197 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP OR PATCHY ROAD THE CAR SEEMS TO LOSE CONTROL. IT FEELS LIKE THE BRAKE CALIPERS HAVE LET GO AND THE SENSATION OF A CAR LUNGING FORWARD WITH NO DRIVER CONTROL. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS WHEN TRAVELING UNDER 50MPH AND I'VE HAD TO HIT THE BRAKES IN AN ABRUPT FASHION. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1461198 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP OR PATCHY ROAD THE CAR SEEMS TO LOSE CONTROL. IT FEELS LIKE THE BRAKE CALIPERS HAVE LET GO AND THE SENSATION OF A CAR LUNGING FORWARD WITH NO DRIVER CONTROL. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS WHEN TRAVELING UNDER 50MPH AND I'VE HAD TO HIT THE BRAKES IN AN ABRUPT FASHION. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1448828 Mon, 19 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT MY ENGINE, WHEN IN USE, BURNS OIL. IT WILL BURN ABOUT 5 QUARTS OVER THE TIME BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. I HAVE CONTACTED LEXUS ABOUT THIS ISSUE, AND ALTHOUGH THEY (AND TOYOTA) HAVE A SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING THE 2ZR-FXE ENGINE (THE SAME ONE FOUND IN MY CAR AND VARIOUS PRIUS MODELS) THEY'VE TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A VERY RARE ISSUE. THIS IS THE SECOND ENGINE I HAVE HAD IN THIS VEHICLE THAT HAS EXPERIEN https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1420739 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. BEFORE THE SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE AT 40,000 MILES, I CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL AND FOUND NO OIL ON THE DIPSTICK. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1416732 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC., THAT MY VEHICLE CONTAINS A DEFECTIVE AIRBAG INFLATOR AND IS UNDER RECALL. I HAVE NOTIFIED MY LOCAL DEALER, HENDRICK LEXUS, AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THEY HAVE NO DATE WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1403681 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT BOTH HEADLAMPS WENT OUT WITH 1 WEEK OF EACH OTHER. REPLACED WITH SYLVANIA H11 XENON BULBS AS RECOMMENDED BY AUTOZONE WEBSITE AS COMPATIBLE. INSTALLED BOTH LIGHTS, VERIFIED THEY WORKED, DROVE APPROXIMATELY .5 MILES TO STOP FOR LUNCH. TURNED OFF CAR AND ENTERED RESTAURANT. APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES LATER, SOMEONE YELLED A CARS ON FIRE. FRONT OF MY CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAWED H https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1403682 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT BOTH HEADLAMPS WENT OUT WITH 1 WEEK OF EACH OTHER. REPLACED WITH SYLVANIA H11 XENON BULBS AS RECOMMENDED BY AUTOZONE WEBSITE AS COMPATIBLE. INSTALLED BOTH LIGHTS, VERIFIED THEY WORKED, DROVE APPROXIMATELY .5 MILES TO STOP FOR LUNCH. TURNED OFF CAR AND ENTERED RESTAURANT. APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES LATER, SOMEONE YELLED A CARS ON FIRE. FRONT OF MY CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAWED H https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1376136 Sat, 06 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT FAGAN ROUSSEAU REPORTING 05-06-2017 VEHICLE IN STORAGE IN A SHOW ROOM LEXUS 13025 W DODGE ST, OMAHA NE, NO NE TITLE NO SHIPPING IMPORT PAPERS IN DRIVERS SEAT BELT RANGE , NO INSURANCE CARD IN GLOVE BOX, NO DOT TIRE NUMBER LISTED WITH PURCHASE PAPERS, WARRANTY COVERS ONCE A MONTH AIR INSPECTION OF VAVLE STEM LOSING AIR, EPA= FILTERS FOR STORAGE OR DRIVER, ENGINE NUMBER FOR EMMSSIONS, DOT TRANSFE https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1376137 Sat, 06 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT FAGAN ROUSSEAU REPORTING 05-06-2017 VEHICLE IN STORAGE IN A SHOW ROOM LEXUS 13025 W DODGE ST, OMAHA NE, NO NE TITLE NO SHIPPING IMPORT PAPERS IN DRIVERS SEAT BELT RANGE , NO INSURANCE CARD IN GLOVE BOX, NO DOT TIRE NUMBER LISTED WITH PURCHASE PAPERS, WARRANTY COVERS ONCE A MONTH AIR INSPECTION OF VAVLE STEM LOSING AIR, EPA= FILTERS FOR STORAGE OR DRIVER, ENGINE NUMBER FOR EMMSSIONS, DOT TRANSFE https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1376138 Sat, 06 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT FAGAN ROUSSEAU REPORTING 05-06-2017 VEHICLE IN STORAGE IN A SHOW ROOM LEXUS 13025 W DODGE ST, OMAHA NE, NO NE TITLE NO SHIPPING IMPORT PAPERS IN DRIVERS SEAT BELT RANGE , NO INSURANCE CARD IN GLOVE BOX, NO DOT TIRE NUMBER LISTED WITH PURCHASE PAPERS, WARRANTY COVERS ONCE A MONTH AIR INSPECTION OF VAVLE STEM LOSING AIR, EPA= FILTERS FOR STORAGE OR DRIVER, ENGINE NUMBER FOR EMMSSIONS, DOT TRANSFE https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ct-hybrid#complaint-1373204 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT BRAKE ACTUATOR SQUAWKING BRAKES MAKE A SQUAWKING NOISE WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES DURING THIS TIME. LEXUS OF EL CAJON IS REFUSING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS ISSUE EVEN AFTER A DIAGNOSTICIAN RECREATED THE EVENT DURING A TEST DRIVE.