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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2013 Lexus CT recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 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 2013 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 component40
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 13 | 33 |
| Engine | 13 | 33 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 10 |
| Structure | 4 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 8 |
| Suspension | 2 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 5 |
| Air bags | 2 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 3 |
| Wheels | 1 | 3 |
| Power train | 1 | 3 |
| Steering | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 | 3 |
1 more component 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
“Hydraulic pump problem”
- Service brakes
“The brake booster and pump are a known issue for all CT200 models 2011-2013. The brakes do not work as intended which is a safety issue. The attached file is acknowledgement by Lexus that this is an issue.”
- Engine
“Early morning cold start in open loop engine starts to rattle and knock. Cleaned out EGR system, including intake manifold. Engine still rattles and knocks.”
Other Lexus CT model years
- 20150 recalls19 complaints
- 20140 recalls22 complaints
- 20130 recalls46 complaints
- 20121 recall53 complaints
- 20111 recall27 complaints
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- 2013 GX3 recalls10 complaints
- 2013 LX2 recalls9 complaints
- 2015 NX3 recalls47 complaints
- 2010 SC3 recalls0 complaints
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- 2015 RC3 recalls24 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
2013 Lexus CT recall questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Lexus CT have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2013 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 2013 Lexus CT?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 40 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 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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