2014 Lexus CT Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 26, 2026 · 19 owner complaints analyzed

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.

Lexus CT
Lexus CT. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Lexus CT problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes11 · ~72,000 mi
Engine3 · ~92,920 mi
Electrical System2
Air Bags1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~2,916 mi
Power Train1
Structure1 · ~75,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~109,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes1158%72,000——
Engine316%92,920——
Electrical System211%———
Air Bags15%———
Forward Collision Avoidance15%———
Fuel/propulsion System15%2,916——
Power Train15%———
Structure15%75,000——
Unknown or Other15%109,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 5 complaints
2014: 1201412019: 1201912020: 2202022021: 2202122023: 4202342024: 5202452025: 2202522026: 220262

n = 19 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Lexus CT recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Lexus CT.

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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.

Service Brakes · received Feb 26, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11720696

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…

Service Brakes · received Jan 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11710830

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…

Service Brakes · received Aug 7, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11679184

I’m 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…

Service Brakes · received Aug 1, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11677841

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…

Service Brakes · received Sep 3, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11612199

Other Lexus CT years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2016 CT30
2015 CT160
2014190
2013 CT440
2012 CT430
2011 CT220

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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.