Lexus CT Hybrid Problems by Year

We compared every Lexus CT Hybrid model year from 2011–2012 using 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. No CT Hybrid year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
15complaints
1recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

20112012510
Owner complaints per model year, Lexus CT Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
201210—1AirbagLimited data
20115—1EngineFew

* Complaints compared with the median CT Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Lexus CT Hybrid problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2011
    533%
  • Air bagsworst: 2012
    533%
  • Brakesworst: 2012
    320%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2012
    213%
  • Lightsworst: 2012
    213%
  • Body & structureworst: 2011
    17%
  • Steeringworst: 2012
    17%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2012
    17%

Latest Lexus CT Hybrid recalls

Air bags › Side/window

NHTSA recall 16V-487 · Jun 30, 2016 · 482,002 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles. A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Lexus CT Hybrid should you avoid?

None of the Lexus CT Hybrid years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Lexus CT Hybrid problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (5), air bags (5) and brakes (3). Engine complaints peak in the 2011 model year.

How many recalls has the Lexus CT Hybrid had?

1 recall across 2011–2012. The model year with the most is 2011.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.