2012 Lexus Ct problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (11) · Engine (10) · Air Bags (4)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Lexus Ct model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
22 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (30)
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 30 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-09-07 · Service Brakes“the brake booster assembly has developed a leak in the pressure accumulator resulting in constant actuation to keep the pressure sufficient. complete failure is impending with a c1391 code and loss of power brakes. toyota has offered a csp to address this issue but only for a very limited time and at the time of creation of said tsp only covered …”
2025-09-05 · Service Brakes“at ~101,000 miles, my 2012 lexus ct200h triggered error code c1307, indicating a failure of the brake pressure accumulator / brake booster system. prior warnings appeared via dashboard alerts. this caused reduced braking performance, creating a serious safety risk. the issue was confirmed by a lexus dealer and independently by a certified mechanic…”
2025-04-12 · Service Brakes“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 notified that this was a concern.…”
2025-02-27 · Service Brakes“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 support program confirming coverage for this issue in vehicles of this mode…”
2024-12-13 · Service Brakes“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 within the braking system, ultimately failing due to the leak. numerous …”
2024-11-05 · Service Brakes“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. there is not much stopping distances when and after this suddenly occurs…”
2024-10-20 · Service Brakes“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!! many of us do not have that kind of money to fix a vital function of the…”
2024-07-08 · Service Brakes“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 operating level of gas pressure to no avail due to this leak in the act…”
2024-06-24 · Engine“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. specifically, the engine oil system malfunctioned, causing a sudden …”
2024-03-28 · Service Brakes“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 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.