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2011 Lexus Ct problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (7) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Electrical System (2)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

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Compared against other Lexus Ct model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

22
Complaints
0
Recalls
32
Service bulletins
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (32)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0024-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,

Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0024-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,

Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022

Wheels 2022-01-12 · Lexus PRO19-02 - · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by lexus. this information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. customers can find this information o

Air Bags 2021-03-31 · Lexus Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-08-24 · KLG_19LE05-TI-Up · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ti: technical instructions for limited service campaign klg customer support program 19le05 safety connect system ? vehicle location inaccurate

Showing the 6 most recent of 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2026-01-30 · Electrical System

“the horn quit working, but the alarm that came from the horn still works. i suspect it's the clock spring.…”

2025-10-19 · Service Brakes

“there is an issue with the brake booster and brake booster pump assemblies that causes this vehicle to brake poorly. these parts are known to malfunction in lexus ct 200h models and recognized by lexus/toyota. this issue needs to be extended into a recall for the vehicle due to the danger it poses while braking. lexus/toyota have acknowledged the i…”

2025-09-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“i was driving my 2011 lexus ct 200h and while driving my vehicle abruptly came to a stop in the middle of the road posing a safety risk to me and my passengers without warning. up until this time, i had not received any "check engine" lights or any indication of failing units. at the time my car suddenly stopped, my gauge read 1/4 tank full. i was …”

2025-04-17 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“the contact owns a 2011 lexus ct200h. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the abs and brake warning light and check engine warning light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the brake booster and brake booster pump were faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired.…”

2025-01-06 · Service Brakes

“i was driving my lexus ct200h and the traction control, brake light, and two other lights came on the dash. i took it in to toyota and they indicated that this was a common problem with both prius models and ct200h models. their exact verbage in the service ticket was: tech found code c1391 accumulator abnormal slow leak rec actuator and pump assem…”

2024-12-29 · Service Brakes

“hello, i am writing to bring attention to a vital public safety issue regarding the lexus recall policy eligibility of 21le01, concerning brake system issues. the current policy deems vehicles eligible for recall based on a set criterion: the vehicle must be under 10 years of age or under 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. the term “whichever …”

2024-10-09 · Service Brakes

“the brake booster and brake booster pump assembly malfunctioned dec. 25th 2022 on christmas day a month after the deadline for a customer support program notification ( primary coverage til. nov. 30,2022. secondary coverage 10 years or 150k whichever comes first from the date of 1st use-08/16/2011.) i called toyota to inform them and get them to so…”

2023-01-27 · Service Brakes

“​ ​all brake related lights went on suddenly; brakes are failing: will have to push to ground to slow down the car. car is unsafe to drive due to the brake condition. yet, this is really a complaint on the recall process for a car safety issue rather than the issue itself: the car manufacturer (lexus) has sent me a letter in 2022 which highligh…”

2023-01-27 · Vehicle Speed Control

“car shakes and shutters and is very reluctant to accelerate at low speeds, even with gas pedal pressed down. then acceleration kicks in and it wants to bolt off.…”

2022-02-06 · Unknown Or Other

“my cars horn sometimes works and sometimes does not …”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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