Lexus CT years to avoid
The Lexus CT years to avoid are 2013, 2012 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2016 is the cleanest year on record.
191
Total complaints
0
Recall campaigns
2011–2016
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
CT years to avoid
Every CT year
Common questions
What are the worst Lexus CT years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the CT years to avoid are 2013, 2012. The cleanest year on record is 2016.
What is the best year for the Lexus CT?
By complaint volume, 2016 has the cleanest NHTSA record among CT years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Lexus CT have?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the CT.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.