There are no safety recalls for the 2014 Lexus CT, but owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA.
2014 Lexus CT problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 11 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 75,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2014 Lexus CT complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · reported Feb 26, 2026
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 · reported Jan 14, 2026
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 or "squawking" noise can be heard from the brake actuator assembly after the pump cycles, indicating an internal pressure leak within the accumulator. This condition creates a significant safety hazard. If the brake booster pump fails due to this excessive cycling caused by the internal leak, the…
Service Brakes · reported Aug 7, 2025
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 pressure to no avail due to this leak in the actuator. After it quits buzzing from shutting the car off, you can hear the air leak hissing the pressure away. There are tons and tons of articles on this issue online as this is a major safety concern. Many have had Toyota replace the part free of…
Service Brakes · reported Aug 1, 2025
Iâm 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 affected part but never notified me. I contacted Lexus and was told they âdidnât have toâ notify all owners. After escalating, they claimed a letter was sent, but I confirmed my address and never received anything. Several months before the CSP expired, I noticed inconsistent brake response, a…
Service Brakes · reported Sep 3, 2024
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 a leak in the accuator, in which then causes the ABS system to deactivate, a known problem of the lexus ct200h, many of the other lexus had this problem as a recall as well- lexus should be fixing this for people its a major safety issue that the brakes start to not work out of no where and its not…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 Lexus CT have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2014 Lexus CT as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Lexus CT?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (11 reports), followed by engine (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 75,000 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.