2015 LEXUS CT HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
21
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 LEXUS CT HYBRID
The 2015 LEXUS CT HYBRID has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 21 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Air Bags (1 complaint), and Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 LEXUS CT HYBRID
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 LEXUS CT HYBRID. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2015 LEXUS CT HYBRID
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 LEXUS CT HYBRID. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
YESTTERDAY I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOYED
BOTH HEADLAMPS WENT OUT WITH 1 WEEK OF EACH OTHER. REPLACED WITH SYLVANIA H11 XENON BULBS AS RECOMMENDED BY AUTOZONE WEBSITE AS COMPATIBLE. INSTALLED BOTH LIGHTS, VERIFIED THEY WORKED, DROVE APPROXIMATELY .5 MILES TO STOP FOR LUNCH. TURNED OFF CAR AND ENTERED RESTAURANT. APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES LATER, SOMEONE YELLED A CARS ON FIRE. FRONT OF MY CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAWED HOOD OFF AND DISTINGUISHED FLAMES. CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. LEXUS DEALER SERVICE REP SCOLDED ME THAT I SHOULD NEVER UT AFTER MARKET BULBS IN THEIR CARS, TO WHICH I POINTED OUT THAT MAYBE THEIR MANUAL SHOULD STATE SUCH A FACT. I BELIEVE THERE IS SOME SURGE ISSUE THAT CAUSED BOTH MY HEADLAMPS TO GO OUT IN THE FIRST PLACE AND THAT THE SYLVANIA BULBS RAN HOTTER THAN THE OEM BULBS WHICH TRIGGERED THE FIRE. LEXUS WILL NOT SHARE WITH ME THE PICTURES PROVING BOTH BULBS WERE IN STALLED INCORRECTLY AND I HAVE A HARD TIME BELIEVING THAT SINCE U HAVE TO INSERT AND TURN THE BULBS - I WOULD HAVE SEEN IF THEY WEREN'T IN CORRECTLY. THE CAR HAS SINCE BEEN SOLD OFF BUT AUTOZONE CAME OUT AND TOOK THE BULBS AND WIRING TO THEIR 'LAB'. THERE'S NO OTHER PLAUSIBLE REASON FOR THE FIRE OTHER THAN THE BULBS....
BOTH HEADLAMPS WENT OUT WITH 1 WEEK OF EACH OTHER. REPLACED WITH SYLVANIA H11 XENON BULBS AS RECOMMENDED BY AUTOZONE WEBSITE AS COMPATIBLE. INSTALLED BOTH LIGHTS, VERIFIED THEY WORKED, DROVE APPROXIMATELY .5 MILES TO STOP FOR LUNCH. TURNED OFF CAR AND ENTERED RESTAURANT. APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES LATER, SOMEONE YELLED A CARS ON FIRE. FRONT OF MY CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAWED HOOD OFF AND DISTINGUISHED FLAMES. CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. LEXUS DEALER SERVICE REP SCOLDED ME THAT I SHOULD NEVER UT AFTER MARKET BULBS IN THEIR CARS, TO WHICH I POINTED OUT THAT MAYBE THEIR MANUAL SHOULD STATE SUCH A FACT. I BELIEVE THERE IS SOME SURGE ISSUE THAT CAUSED BOTH MY HEADLAMPS TO GO OUT IN THE FIRST PLACE AND THAT THE SYLVANIA BULBS RAN HOTTER THAN THE OEM BULBS WHICH TRIGGERED THE FIRE. LEXUS WILL NOT SHARE WITH ME THE PICTURES PROVING BOTH BULBS WERE IN STALLED INCORRECTLY AND I HAVE A HARD TIME BELIEVING THAT SINCE U HAVE TO INSERT AND TURN THE BULBS - I WOULD HAVE SEEN IF THEY WEREN'T IN CORRECTLY. THE CAR HAS SINCE BEEN SOLD OFF BUT AUTOZONE CAME OUT AND TOOK THE BULBS AND WIRING TO THEIR 'LAB'. THERE'S NO OTHER PLAUSIBLE REASON FOR THE FIRE OTHER THAN THE BULBS....
BRAKE ACTUATOR SQUAWKING BRAKES MAKE A SQUAWKING NOISE WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES DURING THIS TIME. LEXUS OF EL CAJON IS REFUSING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS ISSUE EVEN AFTER A DIAGNOSTICIAN RECREATED THE EVENT DURING A TEST DRIVE.
BRAKE ACTUATOR SQUAWKING BRAKES MAKE A SQUAWKING NOISE WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES DURING THIS TIME. LEXUS OF EL CAJON IS REFUSING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS ISSUE EVEN AFTER A DIAGNOSTICIAN RECREATED THE EVENT DURING A TEST DRIVE.
Safety Rating for the 2015 LEXUS CT HYBRID
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 LEXUS CT HYBRID in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 LEXUS CT HYBRID
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 21 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 LEXUS CT HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
L-SB-0028-20 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus hybrid vehicles may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or debris in the HV battery cooling fan or intake filter. This condition could reduce the efficiency of the HV battery cooling system.
KLG_Area Letter_ — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Area Letter: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS...
L-SB-0174-17 — ENGINE
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2016 model year CT 200h vehicles may exhibit a vibration due to a rough idle and/or tapping noise from the HV transaxle after cold soak. The check engine light may also illuminate with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304 (Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire...
L-SB-0035-15 Rev — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TSB: Some 2015 - 2016 Lexus IS models, NX models, ES models, CT 200h, GX 460, RC models, or 2015 GS models and LS models equipped with navigation (version less than V1##8910), may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: * Voice Recognition is inoperative * Same XM channel...
L-SB-0011-14 Rev — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
TSB: Hybrid vehicles are equipped with 2 types of batteries: ? Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery ? 12-volt auxiliary battery If the vehicle is put into storage, the state of charge (SOC) of its HV battery and auxiliary battery will gradually decrease. To prevent the auxiliary battery from becoming discharged during...
L-SB-0047-14 — WHEELS
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
L-SB-0046-14 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
L-SB-0045-14 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
L-SB-0044-14 — EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
L-SB-0043-14 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 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 — 4 complaints
- 2014 LEXUS CT HYBRID — 4 complaints
- 2015 LEXUS CT HYBRID (current)
- 2016 LEXUS CT HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2017 LEXUS CT HYBRID — 6 complaints
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- 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