Does the Lexus CT have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on record for the Lexus CT across the 2011 to 2012 model years. The most common areas are the air bags.

How many times has the Lexus CT been recalled?

The Lexus CT has 1 recall campaign from the 2011 to 2012 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.

Which Lexus CT model year has the most recalls?

The 2011 Lexus CT has the most, with 1 recall campaign on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.

How do I check if my Lexus CT has an open recall?

Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.

Lexus CT Recalls (2011-2012)

Safety score

50/100

Average recall-severity risk Lower recall-severity risk than 50% of vehicles we track.

The Lexus CT scores 50 out of 100 (grade C), a roughly average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 100% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.

Those 1 campaigns span 2 model years of the Lexus CT. The single largest affected 482,002 vehicles, over air bags. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common CT problems owners report.

The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Lexus CT may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.

Lexus CT recalls by model year

Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.

2011

1 2012

Recalls by model year

2012 Lexus CT Recalls

1 recall affects the 2012 Lexus CT, involving the air bags.

Air Bags Jun 30, 2016 · 482,002 vehicles

2011 Lexus CT Recalls

1 recall affects the 2011 Lexus CT, involving the air bags.

Air Bags Jun 30, 2016 · 482,002 vehicles

Every Lexus CT recall in detail

Air Bags

NHTSA 16V487000

Affected years: 2011-2012 Lexus CT
Vehicles in this recall: 482,002
Reported: Jun 30, 2016
Owners notified: Oct 17, 2016

Defect: 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.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign number 16V487000.

Common questions about Lexus CT recalls

Does the Lexus CT have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on record for the Lexus CT across the 2011 to 2012 model years. The most common areas are the air bags.
How many times has the Lexus CT been recalled?: The Lexus CT has 1 recall campaign from the 2011 to 2012 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
What is the most serious Lexus CT recall?: The most serious recall on record involves the air bags, affecting 482,002 vehicles. 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.
Which Lexus CT model year has the most recalls?: The 2011 Lexus CT has the most, with 1 recall campaign on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
How do I check if my Lexus CT has an open recall?: Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.

Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.