2017 Lexus Ct Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Service Brakes (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (150)
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 2025-12-15 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Electrical System 2025-06-13 · L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Showing the 6 most recent of 150 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-03-05 · Service Brakes“when actively pressing the brake pedal, a “squaking” or “fart” noise can be heard. whether braking with speed, or at a standstill. this is causing a potential danger to the driver, and others due to potential compromised braking. ongoing issue. no warning lights on dash. no codes. not covered under brake booster/pump customer satisfaction progra…”
2024-02-04 · Exterior Lighting“both low beam light suddenly go out at the same time. …”
2017-05-06 · Wheels“fagan rousseau reporting 05-06-2017 vehicle in storage in a show room lexus 13025 w dodge st, omaha ne, no ne title no shipping import papers in drivers seat belt range , no insurance card in glove box, no dot tire number listed with purchase papers, warranty covers once a month air inspection of vavle stem losing air, epa= filters for storage o…”
2016-12-20 · Unknown Or Other · 250 mi“i was in motion on a highway when the hybrid system check light came on. my vehicle stopped accelerating and started to slow down to 0 mph. i pulled over to the side of the road and all the check engine and hybrid lights were on. i was able to turn off the car and turn it back on and safely drive it home but the alert lights on the dashboard were s…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.