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Lexus CT200h 2012

The 2012 Lexus CT200h has a 1.8 L engine. 51 owner complaints are on record.

5 seats
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Specs

Engine
1,800 cc
4
Cylinders4
Length3,733 mm (147.0 in)
Width384 mm
Curb weight1,382 kg (3,047 lb)
Seats5

Specs: average of the cars of this model first registered in 2012 in the Netherlands (RDW vehicle register).

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Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2012 Lexus CT200H 5 HB FWD
🇺🇸 Local data

Recalls

No recalls on record in our sources.

On the road

Cars of this model first registered in 2012, from official registers. Each figure belongs to its country.

🇳🇱 Vehicle register, Netherlands

1,691 still registered

5% with an open recall

Average list price when new: 36,050 € (Dutch taxes included) · RDW, CC0

Common problems

51 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

SERVICE BRAKES 2025-04-12 · NHTSA

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 was a concern.

SERVICE BRAKES 2025-02-27 · NHTSA

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 confirming coverage for this…

SERVICE BRAKES 2024-12-13 · NHTSA

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 system, ultimately fai…

SERVICE BRAKES 2024-11-05 · NHTSA

The actuator will buzz every few seconds trying to keep pressure in the braking system to a safe operating level of gas pressure to no avail due to this leak in the actuator. After it quits buzzing from shutting the car off, you can hear the air leak hissing the pressure away. There is not much stopping distances when…

SERVICE BRAKES 2024-10-20 · NHTSA

I, along with many other Lexus CT200H owners have had issues regarding the brakes on the vehicle. I have code: C1391 as reported on a diagnostic tool from Autozone. This has been an issue on my vehicle for months and I’ve read reports of this repair costing upwards to $3000!! Many of us do not have that kind of money…

SERVICE BRAKES 2024-07-08 · NHTSA

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 gas pressure to no av…

ENGINE 2024-06-24 · NHTSA

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 engine oil system m…

SERVICE BRAKES 2024-03-28 · NHTSA

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

ENGINE 2023-10-16 · NHTSA

Engine has oil use and knocking sound that neither Lexus know what is wrong. A lot of Lexus owners are experiencing the same issues with no resolve. Lexus/Toyota needs to fix the issue with these years models.

TIRES 2023-09-12 · NHTSA

I’ve now had 2 tire sidewalls blow out in 1 month. They are both 215/45/17 sized tires

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2023-07-11 · NHTSA

The contact's son owns a 2012 Lexus CT200H. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact's son veered to the side of the road and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was tow…

ENGINE 2022-09-22 · NHTSA

Excessive oil consumption. I purchased the car January 7, 2021 and checked the oil on March 15, 2021 before a long trip and the oil didn't even register on the dipstick. I followed procedure before and up to checking the oil. I checked it when it was delivered and it was at the appropriate level.

All 51 reports, grouped by component

Questions

What engine does the 2012 Lexus CT200h have?
The 2012 Lexus CT200h has a 1.8 L engine.
What are the common problems of the 2012 Lexus CT200h?
51 owners have filed complaints, most often about Engine.

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