2012 Lexus Ct Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2012 Lexus Ct. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The brake booster assembly has developed a leak in the pressure accumulator resulting in constant actuation to keep the pressure sufficient. Complete failure is impending with a c1391 code and loss of power brakes. Toyota has offered a csp to address this issue but only for a very limited time and…”
“Brake failure while driving. The brake pedal went soft when pressed and all the associated warning lights illuminated. Abs, traction, control, etc. This is a known issue for toyota and lexus, and even after servicing my vehicle at the dealer for the last two years I was never notified that this…”
“At ~101,000 miles, my 2012 lexus ct200h triggered error code c1307, indicating a failure of the brake pressure accumulator / brake booster system. Prior warnings appeared via dashboard alerts. This caused reduced braking performance, creating a serious safety risk. The issue was confirmed by a…”
“My 2011-2013 lexus ct200h exhibits malfunction indicator lamp illumination for the brake, abs, and traction control systems, accompanied by diagnostic trouble code c1391. Research indicates this is a known manufacturing defect, and I possess documentation from the customer support program…”
“A prevalent issue observed in the lexus ct200h and toyota prius v models is the internal leakage of brake accumulators, as they utilize identical part numbers. Consequently, the actuator emits a buzzing sound intermittently as it attempts to maintain the necessary gas pressure within the braking…”
“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. Therefore, the actuator will buzz every few seconds trying to keep pressure in the braking system to a safe operating level of…”
“I am writing to bring to your attention a serious safety issue that occurred with my vehicle. While driving on the expressway, the engine oil burned and the oil warning light illuminated on the dashboard, posing a significant risk to my safety and the safety of others on the road. Specifically,…”
“The brake booster pump has gone out in the car, ive heard many others say the same thing and its all around the same milage 150k-175k”
Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Lexus Ct as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.