Lexus · CT · 2013
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Recalls
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Complaints
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Not Rated
The 2013 Lexus CT has no recalls and 40 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: service brakes (11 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2013 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 service brakes with 11 reported complaints.
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Hydraulic pump problem
The brake booster and pump are a known issue for all CT200 models 2011-2013. The brakes do not work as intended which is a safety issue. The attached file is acknowledgement by Lexus that this is an issue. Though they are not covering the problem
dash lit up like a xmas tree; braking became immediately unpredictable, spongy, and difficult to stop the car. error code c1391.
Early morning cold start in open loop engine starts to rattle and knock. Cleaned out EGR system, including intake manifold. Engine still rattles and knocks. Swapped out ignition coils and fuel injectors with new still and still the same thing. DTC sets after a week of troubl...
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My Ct200h has now recently started to leak fluid from the brake system has started to malfunction due to this known problem by Lexus on their 2013 CT200h brake booster/master cylinder as well as the actuator system problem which they had previously put out a statement for. This i...
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There is a noise I am hearing while breaking which is the actuator trying to build pressure, but the pressure is being leaked out of the accumulator in the brake master cylinder, all of the “Brake” and “ABS” lights come on and you will hear the actuator about every three seconds ...
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I have to replace my 2013 Ct engine. When I started it, there was a horrible knocking noise. This came as a surprise, as it was fine the day before. I had it towed to Lexus. I was told that there was no oil in the engine and it needs to be replaced. What????? 1. No warning light...
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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. r...
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UNKNOWN: However, the engine is using 2 quarts of oil in less than 100 miles of traveling. It has been taken to the dealer several times for this problem of. Using oil through the engine with no leaks in the oil pan.
LED headlights are pointed downward and is set with auto leveling to adjust. The distance you can see isn't far enough and these need to be higher. There is no way to adjust these LED lights. With the halogen bulbs you have a level option to raise or lower. You do not with LEDs...
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 40 total
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The 2013 Lexus CT has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 40 owner-reported complaints for the 2013 Lexus CT.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2013 Lexus CT.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2013 Lexus CT are service brakes (11 reports), engine (11 reports), unknown or other (2 reports).
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2013 Lexus CT. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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