2012 Lexus CTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 43 owner complaints about the 2012 Lexus CT, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 7, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Navigator84, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Where the 2012 Lexus CT has problems
43 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2012 Lexus CT recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2012 vs. every other CT year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CT median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Lexus CT, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
What CT owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am writing to bring to your attention a serious safety issue that occurred with my vehicle. While driving on the expressway, the engine oil burned and the oil warning light illuminated on the dashboard, posing a significant risk to my safety and the safety of others on the road. Specifically, the…
Engine has oil use and knocking sound that neither Lexus know what is wrong. A lot of Lexus owners are experiencing the same issues with no resolve. Lexus/Toyota needs to fix the issue with these years models.
Excessive oil consumption. I purchased the car January 7, 2021 and checked the oil on March 15, 2021 before a long trip and the oil didn't even register on the dipstick. I followed procedure before and up to checking the oil. I checked it when it was delivered and it was at the appropriate level.
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