2012 Lexus CT engine problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Lexus CT — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 24, 2024
“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.”
filed Oct 16, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other CT years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 CT | 3 | 16% |
| 2013 CT | 13 | 30% |
| 2011 CT | 4 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Lexus CT
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.