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Lexus CT Hybrid recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 27 owner complaints for the Lexus CT Hybrid, covering model years 2011 to 2017. The 2012 model year drew the most complaints (10), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.

  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 27 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 6 model years with data (2011–2017)
  • most complaints: 2012 (10 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (6 complaints)
  • latest recall 16V487000 (reported Jun 30, 2016)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (3.7%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (3.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Lexus CT Hybrid complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2012 model year has the most complaints: 10 of 27, or 37.0%. Next come 2011 (5) and 2017 (4). The fewest are for 2013, with 2 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Lexus CT Hybrid owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2011–2017Column chart of 27 complaints across 7 model years. The highest is 2012 with 10. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2011: 5 complaints520112012: 10 complaints1020122013: 2 complaints220132014: 3 complaints320142015: 3 complaints320152016: 0 complaints20162017: 4 complaints42017
Lexus CT Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Lexus CT Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201150000
2012100000
201320000
201430000
201531100
201740000
All model years271100

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Lexus CT Hybrid components

top 12 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 6 complaints (22.2% of all 27), followed by Electrical System (6) and Engine (6).

Components named most often in Lexus CT Hybrid complaints (top 12)
Components named most often in Lexus CT Hybrid complaints (top 12)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags622.2%
Electrical System622.2%
Engine622.2%
Exterior Lighting414.8%
Service Brakes414.8%
Unknown or Other414.8%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic27.4%
Steering27.4%
Structure27.4%
Service Brakes, Air13.7%
Vehicle Speed Control13.7%
Wheels13.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Lexus CT Hybrid recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name CT Hybrid, newest first. The only campaign, 16V487000, covers model years 2011 and 2012.

  • 1 recall campaign
Lexus CT Hybrid recall campaigns covering each model year
2011: 1 campaign2012: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 16V487000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Side/Window

    Model years 2011–2012

    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.

    Consequence:
    If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
    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. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is Toyota G0U, and Lexus GLJ.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Lexus CT Hybrid questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Lexus CT Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Lexus CT Hybrid, covering model years 2011 to 2017. The campaign, 16V487000, was reported on June 30, 2016 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2011 and 2012 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Lexus CT Hybrid model year has the most complaints?

The 2012 model year, with 10 of the 27 complaints in NHTSA’s file (37.0%). The next are 2011 (5) and 2017 (4). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Lexus CT Hybrid complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 6 complaints, or 22.2% of all 27. Electrical System (6) and Engine (6) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Lexus CT Hybrid?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Lexus dealer.

How many Lexus CT Hybrid complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 27 complaints, 1 report a crash, 1 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Lexus models

8 models · most complaints first

The Lexus models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Lexus VIN decoder with every Lexus model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Lexus ES 350 2007–2023 · 11 recalls · 1,451 complaints
  • Lexus RX 1999–2026 · 10 recalls · 947 complaints
  • Lexus RX 350 2004–2023 · 13 recalls · 838 complaints
  • Lexus RX 300 1998–2003 · 2 recalls · 722 complaints
  • Lexus IS 250 2006–2016 · 8 recalls · 719 complaints
  • Lexus ES 1996–2025 · 4 recalls · 666 complaints
  • Lexus IS 1999–2026 · 8 recalls · 595 complaints
  • Lexus ES 300 1995–2013 · 4 recalls · 562 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.