2013 Lexus CT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CT years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lexus CT. That is the most of any CT model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (18 complaints, 41%), typically at around 25,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 44owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Lexus CT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 18 | 41% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 13 | 30% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 9% | 13,359 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 7% | 22 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 7% | 22 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 7% | 7,600 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% | 41,650 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% | 38,600 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 16,900 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 2,300 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Lexus CT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Lexus CT.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
A 2013 Lexus CT200h with approximately 122,291 miles developed repeated ticking/pump-cycling noises from the braking system. Shortly afterward, multiple brake/ABS/VSC warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Lexus dealer, where technicians diagnosed failure of the brake…
This is a known defect covered under Customer Support Program 21-LE-01. Lexus failed to notify me despite regular service at their dealership. I was forced to pay $3,000 for a safety defect that should have been covered
I am submitting a formal complaint regarding Lexusâ refusal to correct a known safety-related defect under Customer Support Program (CSP) 21LE01. My vehicle meets all criteria outlined in the program, yet Lexus denied coverage. Details: 1.Program Coverage: CSP 21LE01 covers Brake Booster and…
My daughter was driving home at night and the vehicle brakes did not respond normally after coming to a gated entry, she was able to stop with limited braking power and luckily she did not get into an accident. The vehicle gave no warning prior to the incident, and started to show all 4 lights on…
The contact owns a 2013 Lexus CT 200H. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the cruise control activated, the brake pedal was depressed and the ABS, traction control, and master warning lights illuminated. The message "Check ABS System" was displayed. The cruise…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus CT?
Owners most often report service brakes, engine, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Lexus CT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Lexus CT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CT model years, the 2013 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.