2012 Lexus CT Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid has 1 safety recall and 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Lexus CT Hybrid recalls

Recall 16V-487: Air Bags

Reported Jun 30, 2016 · 482,002 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles. A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.

Risk: If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is Toyota G0U, and Lexus GLJ.

2012 Lexus CT Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	3
Electrical System	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Engine	2
Service Brakes	2
Steering	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

Most reported parts

Exterior Lighting › Headlights › Bulbs — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 68,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 105,297 miles · reported Jul 11, 2023

The contact's son owns a 2012 Lexus CT200H. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact's son veered to the side of the road and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator and the brake pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where the same diagnostic result was provided. The dealer related the failure to an…

Engine · at 122,000 miles · reported Apr 28, 2018

Engine knock during idle in morning (Cool conditions, not cold).but still smooth driving and no other observed issues. Then two days later threw code p0301 misfire, and next day white smoke (Coolent reservoir decrease) and appears to be blown head gasket. Engine only 122k miles, fully serviced with spark plug change at 119k. Nhtsa service bulletin l-sb-0028-13 may indicate link to EGR valve/line blockage. Dealer non-responsive.

Vehicle Speed Control · at 68,000 miles · reported Apr 12, 2018

Pressing the brake pedal when going over a bump or patchy road the car seems to lose control. It feels like the brake calipers have let go and the sensation of a car lunging forward with no driver control. I have experienced this when traveling under 50mph and I've had to hit the brakes in an abrupt fashion. This has occurred multiple times in the past year.

Air Bags · reported Oct 23, 2017

Takata recall. I have been notified by tk holdings, inc., that my vehicle contains a defective airbag inflator and is under recall. I have notified my local dealer, hendrick lexus, and have been told that replacement parts are not available and that they have no date when parts will be available.

Electrical System · at 40,000 miles · reported Feb 7, 2017

1) a light in a dashboard came on saying "check hybrid system", I took it to the lexus dealer , they changed the non hybrid battery), charged me $350 for it and reset the computer. 2) a week after, the light started appearing again with the same message, the message appeared in the morning, in the way back home, coming out of the speedway , all the lights in the dashboard came off (Brakes, engine, all of them) and I lost complete control of the car: no brakes, no steering, no nothing. I tried restarting the car again, it did, and the next day was driven to the dealer again. They took it in…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid: 16V-487 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid?

Owners report air bags problems most often (3 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 68,000 miles.

Are Lexus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.