2012 Lexus CT Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CT Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid. That is the most of any CT Hybrid model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 30%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 30% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 20% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 20% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 20% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 10% | 105,297 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 10% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10% | 68,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Lexus CT Hybrid recalls (1)
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Air bags:side/window
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact's son owns a 2012 Lexus CT200H. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact's son veered to the side of the road and parked the vehicle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 lexus ct 200h. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the low-beam headlights turned off independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact continued driving with the hi-beams activated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and was…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LEXUS CT200H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPY ROADS OR UNEVEN PAVEMENT, THERE WAS A DELAY BETWEEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WHEN THE BRAKES WOULD ENGAGE, EXTENDING THE BRAKING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LINDSAY LEXUS OF ALEXANDRIA…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 lexus ct 200h. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v487000 (air bags); however, the contact was unable to get the recall repair completed because no technicians were willing to assist. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a…
Engine knock during idle in morning (cool conditions, not cold).but still smooth driving and no other observed issues. Then two days later threw code p0301 misfire, and next day white smoke (coolent reservoir decrease) and appears to be blown head gasket. Engine only 122k miles, fully serviced with…
Other Lexus CT Hybrid years
← 2011 CT Hybrid · 2013 CT Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 CT Hybrid | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 CT Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 CT Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 CT Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 CT Hybrid | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CT Hybrid model years, the 2012 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.