2013 Lexus CT service brakes problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2013 Lexus CT — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This is a known defect covered under Customer Support Program 21-LE-01. Lexus failed to notify me despite regular service at their dealership. I was forced to pay $3,000 for a safety defect that should have been covered”
filed Jan 25, 2026
“I am submitting a formal complaint regarding Lexus’ refusal to correct a known safety-related defect under Customer Support Program (CSP) 21LE01. My vehicle meets all criteria outlined in the program, yet Lexus denied coverage. Details: 1.Program Coverage: CSP 21LE01 covers Brake Booster and Brake…”
filed Dec 5, 2025
“My daughter was driving home at night and the vehicle brakes did not respond normally after coming to a gated entry, she was able to stop with limited braking power and luckily she did not get into an accident. The vehicle gave no warning prior to the incident, and started to show all 4 lights on the dash after the…”
filed Oct 13, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other CT years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 CT | 11 | 58% |
| 2012 CT | 11 | 26% |
| 2011 CT | 8 | 36% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.