2013 LEXUS CT HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
15
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 LEXUS CT HYBRID
The 2013 LEXUS CT HYBRID has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 LEXUS CT HYBRID
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 LEXUS CT HYBRID. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2013 LEXUS CT HYBRID
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 LEXUS CT HYBRID. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE STEERING WHEEL GETS STIFF, LOCKS EVENTUALLY AND THE CAR GOES DEAD WITHIN COUPLE OF MINUTES WHILE DRIVING. UPON 1ST DIAGNOSIS DEALER REPORTED THAT IT WAS DUE TO BAD BATTERY AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY. BUT THE SAME PROBLEM HAS REPEATED 3 TIMES NOW WITHIN A SPAN OF 2 MONTHS. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM WHEREAS THE SAME ISSUE OCCURS EVERY TIME. THIS IS LIFE THREATENING AS THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A STREET AND MAJOR CROSS JUNCTIONS.
THE STEERING WHEEL GETS STIFF, LOCKS EVENTUALLY AND THE CAR GOES DEAD WITHIN COUPLE OF MINUTES WHILE DRIVING. UPON 1ST DIAGNOSIS DEALER REPORTED THAT IT WAS DUE TO BAD BATTERY AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY. BUT THE SAME PROBLEM HAS REPEATED 3 TIMES NOW WITHIN A SPAN OF 2 MONTHS. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM WHEREAS THE SAME ISSUE OCCURS EVERY TIME. THIS IS LIFE THREATENING AS THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A STREET AND MAJOR CROSS JUNCTIONS.
THE STEERING WHEEL GETS STIFF, LOCKS EVENTUALLY AND THE CAR GOES DEAD WITHIN COUPLE OF MINUTES WHILE DRIVING. UPON 1ST DIAGNOSIS DEALER REPORTED THAT IT WAS DUE TO BAD BATTERY AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY. BUT THE SAME PROBLEM HAS REPEATED 3 TIMES NOW WITHIN A SPAN OF 2 MONTHS. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM WHEREAS THE SAME ISSUE OCCURS EVERY TIME. THIS IS LIFE THREATENING AS THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A STREET AND MAJOR CROSS JUNCTIONS.
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. BEFORE THE SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE AT 40,000 MILES, I CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL AND FOUND NO OIL ON THE DIPSTICK.
Safety Rating for the 2013 LEXUS CT HYBRID
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 LEXUS CT HYBRID in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 LEXUS CT HYBRID
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 LEXUS CT HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
L-SB-0009-21 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
TSB: Some 2011 ? 2014 model year CT 200h vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning lights are on and/or a Check VSC message displays. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) C1391, C1252, C1256, and/or C1253 may also be stored. This condition may be caused by...
ZLI-Lexus POL17- — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Customer Support Program Bulletin: Lexus has received reports of customer concerns in which their vehicle's halogen low beam headlamp bulbs lifetime is shorter than expected.
L-SB-0040-14_Rev — EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE September 28, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year CT200h vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2011 ? 2017 model year CT200h vehicles may exhibit a metallic clicking noise from the front of the...
ZLI_Lexus POL17- — EQUIPMENT
Warranty Policy Bulletin: Lexus has received reports of customer concerns in which their vehicle?s halogen low beam headlamp bulbs lifetime is shorter than expected.
ZLI_Dealer Packa — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Dealer Package: The attached Dealer Letter has been updated. Refer to the details below. January 25, 2018 The claim filing details have been updated to clarify remedy OP Codes and Interim Op Codes for vehicles that are currently exhibiting the condition vs. vehicles that have exhibited the condition in the...
ZLI_Dealer Daily — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Dealer Daily Message: **UPDATED Dealer Letter Available on TIS** Customer Support Program ZLI Certain 2011 ? 2013 Model Year CT 200h and 2010 ? 2012 HS 250h Vehicles Extension of Warranty Coverage for Halogen Low Beam Headlamp Bulbs. Currently there is limited inventory of repair kit part number 04007-52147, Lexus...
ZLI_Dealer Daily — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Dealer Daily Message: **UPDATE** Customer Support Program ZLI Certain 2011 ? 2013 Model Year CT 200h and 2010 ? 2012 HS 250h Vehicles Coverage for Halogen Low Beam Headlamp Bulbs The coverage parameter details have been updated to clarify coverage for vehicles that have exhibited the condition in the past...
L-SB-0168-17 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
TSB: Some 2011 ? 2013 model year CT 200h vehicles may exhibit a condition where a halogen low beam headlamp bulb lifetime is shorter than customer expectation. A modified wiring harness is available to address this condition.
L-TT-0162-14 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Tech Tip: Some customers may experience Bluetooth disconnections or loss of SMS Text Message Functionality on the navigation/audio system with Android phones running Kitkat 4.4 or later. This condition tends to occur to customers who have many previous text messages on their phones.
LSB-0037-11 Rev2 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
LSB: Some 2011 - 2015 model year CT 200h vehicles may exhibit a conditon where the front passenger interior door assist grip cover (door pull) becomes loose from the door panel. A newly designed front passenger interior door assist grip cover, 2 retaining clips, and repair procedure have been developed...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 LEXUS CT HYBRID
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS CT HYBRID
- 2011 LEXUS CT HYBRID — 6 complaints
- 2012 LEXUS CT HYBRID — 14 complaints
- 2013 LEXUS CT HYBRID (current)
- 2014 LEXUS CT HYBRID — 4 complaints
- 2015 LEXUS CT HYBRID — 5 complaints
- 2016 LEXUS CT HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2017 LEXUS CT HYBRID — 6 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints