2015 Lexus CT Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 14, 2026 · 16 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CT years
Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Lexus CT. That ranks 5th out of 6 CT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (9 complaints, 56%), typically at around 33,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 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 2015 Lexus CT problems

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

Service Brakes9 · ~33,000 mi
Electrical System4 · ~49,000 mi
Unknown or Other4 · ~49,000 mi
Air Bags2 · ~70,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)2 · ~33,000 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Power Train1
Steering1 · ~49,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes956%33,000——
Electrical System425%49,000——
Unknown or Other425%49,000——
Air Bags213%70,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)213%33,000——
Forward Collision Avoidance16%———
Fuel/propulsion System16%———
Power Train16%———
Steering16%49,000——
Vehicle Speed Control16%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 6 complaints
2017: 1201712019: 1201912020: 2202022021: 1202112023: 1202312024: 6202462025: 2202522026: 220262

n = 16 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2015 Lexus CT recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 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.

Airbags blew on me while driving.

Air Bags · received Aug 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11756870

While driving normally one day, all the brake lights on the dash came on and my stopping power was diminished. I pulled the trouble codes and the only code was C1391 which indicates an "Abnormal Leakage in the Accumulator". This is a major safety concern and a costly repair if left to the customer.

Service Brakes · received Apr 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11728547

For several years now, I have been experiencing incidents where someone and/or a group is hacking into my radio and/or satellite radio systems and trying to lure me into conversation, make comments, or actually sing to whatever it is I'm listening to. Most incidents have been reported to the NHTSA…

Unknown or Other · received Apr 16, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11655019

Please add to previous filings / communications - thank you. PROBLEM PARTS: Satellite Radio and/or AM-FM Radio; Bluetooth; Speaker System; Unknown Device The parts have not malfunctioned however, there appears to be a person and/or group attaching to my vehicle via several conduits related to any…

Unknown or Other · received Apr 7, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11653286

received CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 24LE01 NOTIFICATION for issues related to Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies. Indicator lights, such as Master Warning Light (Yellow) and SLOP Indicator (Yellow) have appeared while reversing out of a parking spot when no water puddles are present and…

Service Brakes · received May 3, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11586879

Other Lexus CT years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2016 CT30
2015160
2014 CT190
2013 CT440
2012 CT430
2011 CT220

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lexus CT?

Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 9 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Lexus CT?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2015 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 2015 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.