Lexus · CT · 2012
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Not Rated
The 2012 Lexus CT has no recalls and 51 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: engine (10 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2012 Lexus CT page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is engine with 10 reported complaints.
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Brake failure while driving. The brake pedal went soft when pressed and all the associated warning lights illuminated. ABS, traction, control, etc. This is a known issue for Toyota and Lexus, and even after servicing my vehicle at the dealer for the last two years I was never ...
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My 2011-2013 Lexus CT200h exhibits malfunction indicator lamp illumination for the brake, ABS, and traction control systems, accompanied by diagnostic trouble code C1391. Research indicates this is a known manufacturing defect, and I possess documentation from the customer suppo...
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A prevalent issue observed in the Lexus CT200h and Toyota Prius V models is the internal leakage of brake accumulators, as they utilize identical part numbers. Consequently, the actuator emits a buzzing sound intermittently as it attempts to maintain the necessary gas pressure wi...
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A common problem with these Lexus ct200h, as well as Toyota Prius V models, are that the brake accumulators begin to leak internally, as they share the same part numbers. Therefore, the actuator will buzz every few seconds trying to keep pressure in the braking system to a safe o...
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I am writing to bring to your attention a serious safety issue that occurred with my vehicle. While driving on the expressway, the engine oil burned and the oil warning light illuminated on the dashboard, posing a significant risk to my safety and the safety of others on the road...
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the brake booster pump has gone out in the car, ive heard many others say the same thing and its all around the same milage 150k-175k
The actuator will buzz every few seconds trying to keep pressure in the braking system to a safe operating level of gas pressure to no avail due to this leak in the actuator. After it quits buzzing from shutting the car off, you can hear the air leak hissing the pressure away. Th...
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I, along with many other Lexus CT200H owners have had issues regarding the brakes on the vehicle. I have code: C1391 as reported on a diagnostic tool from Autozone. This has been an issue on my vehicle for months and I’ve read reports of this repair costing upwards to $3000!! Ma...
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Engine has oil use and knocking sound that neither Lexus know what is wrong. A lot of Lexus owners are experiencing the same issues with no resolve. Lexus/Toyota needs to fix the issue with these years models.
I’ve now had 2 tire sidewalls blow out in 1 month. They are both 215/45/17 sized tires
Showing 10 recent complaints from 51 total
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The 2012 Lexus CT has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 51 owner-reported complaints for the 2012 Lexus CT.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2012 Lexus CT.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2012 Lexus CT are engine (10 reports), service brakes (9 reports), air bags (7 reports).
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2012 Lexus CT. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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