2015 Lexus CT
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2015: 16 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2013 | 45 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
9 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes.
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A 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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-14
Also filed under Vehicle speed control and forward collision avoidance
Electrical system
4 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.
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My vehicle was in an accident on the freeway when my steering wheel started to wiggle- within 3 seconds my steering wheel violently steering left to right uncontrollably that caused the vehicle to spin out of control on the freeway causing a total...
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-16
Also filed under Steering
Electronic stability control (esc)
2 of 16 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).
Air bags
2 of 16 total reports mention: air bags.
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Airbags blew on me while driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-14
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Lexus CT. While stopped in traffic, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by a 2005 Subaru crossfire. The contact then crashed into a 2011 Honda cr-v, hydroplaned, and crashed into the Subaru crossfire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-06
Vehicle speed control
1 of 16 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Lexus CT — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electronic stability control (esc): 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2015 Lexus CT reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lexus CT?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Lexus CT have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.