Model year

2016 Lexus CT

Hatchback, hybrid, 4x2, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Apr 11, 2016 to Dec 28, 2024.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints3Below the median 2016 hatchback
Severity index33.32016 hatchbacks average 10.3
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 Lexus CT peaked in 2016, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751201612017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

33% of complaints about the 2016 Lexus CT name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
1
Brakes
1
Speed control
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2016 Lexus CT

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 Lexus CT

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Dec 28, 2024Failure Jul 9, 2024Valley Village, CAService brakes

    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 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 are tons and tons of articles on this issue online as this is a major safety concern

    NHTSA complaint 11632832
  2. Filed Dec 5, 2023Failure Dec 5, 2023Woodland Hills, CAVehicle speed control99 injured99 killed

    Every car sold in America goes up to a speed that is illegal everywhere in America. Countless lives would be saved if cars were unable to go over 120 mph for example--a speed that no one can argue they should have a right to go, and no reasonable driver would ever approach

    NHTSA complaint 11558649
  3. Filed Apr 11, 2016Failure Jan 22, 20166 milesSanta Barbara, CAElectrical system

    WHILE DRIVING FOR BUSINESS, I USE THE NAVIGATION AND INFO COMPONENT VERY OFTEN. I USE THE WEATHER AND TRAFFIC CONSTANTLY AS IT HELPS ME TO AVOID DANGEROUS WEATHER AND TRAFFIC JAMS. THESE COMPONENTS OF MY CAR DO NOT WORK. THE DISPLAY (WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE) READS: "NO DATA IS AVAILABLE...PLEASE TRY LATER" THIS HAPPENS WHILE MOVING OR STATIONARY.

    NHTSA complaint 10854845
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on file

  • DP22005 Defect petition, Electrical system
    Pedestrian alert sounds
    Opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

17 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • L-SB-0024-24 Apr 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especi…
  • L-SB-0024-24 Apr 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especi…
  • LSB004323 Aug 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Follow the procedures outlined in this service bulletin to aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant l…
  • Safety Recall 22 Apr 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
  • Lexus PRO19-02 - Jan 12, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests i…
  • Lexus PRO21-UFRM May 24, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    POL: UPDATES TO THE 2014-2021 LEXUS UNIVERSAL FLAT RATE MANUAL
  • Lexus Safety Re Mar 31, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
  • KLG_19LE05-TI-Up Aug 24, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE
  • KLG_19LE05-TI-Up Aug 24, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE
  • Lexus Safety Re May 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
  • 19LE05-KLG - TI- Oct 17, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE CERTAIN 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR LS, 2013 ? 2016 MODEL YEAR LS Hybrid, 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR …
  • KLG_TI_091319 Sep 13, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE CERTAIN 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR LS, 2013 ? 2016 MODEL YEAR LS Hybrid, 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS, 2016 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS-F, 2013…
  • KLG_TI_v.2_09121 Sep 12, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE CERTAIN 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR LS, 2013 ? 2016 MODEL YEAR LS Hybrid, 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS, 2016 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS-F, 2013…
  • KLG_TI_091219 Sep 12, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE CERTAIN 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR LS, 2013 ? 2016 MODEL YEAR LS Hybrid, 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS, 2016 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS-F, 2013…
  • KLG_Dealer Packa Sep 12, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer Package: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect progr…
  • KLG_Dealer Email Sep 12, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect program…
  • KLG_Region Email Sep 12, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Region Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect program…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.