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2012 Lexus CT recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2012 Lexus CT
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component51
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 33 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 24 |
| Air bags | 7 | 14 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 4 |
| Structure | 2 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 4 |
| Suspension | 2 | 4 |
| Tires | 1 | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 2 |
| Power train | 1 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2 |
5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Service brakes
“Brake failure while driving. The brake pedal went soft when pressed and all the associated warning lights illuminated. ABS, traction, control, etc.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
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2012 Lexus CT recall questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Lexus CT have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2012 Lexus CT. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Lexus CT?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 17 complaints out of 51 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Lexus CT?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.
Check a specific Lexus by VIN
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