2013 Lexus CTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 45 owner complaints about the 2013 Lexus CT, most often about the service brakes. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2013 Lexus CT has problems
45 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 18 | 2 |
| Engine | 13 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 8 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2013 Lexus CT recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2013 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
- Solid
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Lexus CT, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
What CT owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 Lexus’ 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 Brake…
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