2014 Lexus CT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CT years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Lexus CT. That ranks 4th out of 6 CT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (11 complaints, 58%), typically at around 72,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

- 19owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 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 | 11 | 58% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 16% | 92,920 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 2,916 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | 109,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Lexus CT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 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.
Brake booster stopped working. Brake efficiency declined, ABS and stability control stopped working. Brake master cylinder and brake booster had to be replaced.
The vehicle's Brake Booster Pump Assembly and Brake Accumulator are exhibiting signs of imminent failure. While the vehicle is in "READY" mode and stationary (in Park), the brake booster pump cycles on and off at an abnormally high frequency (every 15-30 seconds). Additionally, an audible hissing…
common problem with these Lexus ct200h, as well as Toyota Prius V models, are that the brake accumulators begin to leak internally, as they share the same part numbers. Therefore, the actuator will buzz every few seconds trying to keep pressure in the braking system to a safe operating level of gas…
Iâm reporting a serious safety issue with my 2014 Lexus CT200h involving the brake booster and ABS pump/accumulator system. This issue is well-documented across Lexus CT200h and Toyota Prius V models, which use the same components. Lexus quietly issued a Customer Support Program (CSP) for the…
Abs, traction control , brake, a yellow exclammation point, red brake light all come on, as warning lights on the dash board, and the breaks start to feel spongey and not work as well. The actuator starts to buzz every few seconds trying to keep pressure in the braking system, but it cannot due to…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lexus CT?
Owners most often report service brakes, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Lexus CT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2014 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 2014 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.