CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (3 reports).
2011 Lexus CT Hybrid recalls
Side curtain airbag inflator may eject into cabin
A weld in the curtain shield airbag inflator can crack, which may cause one or both parts of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.
Most common 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
I EXPERIENCED LOUD ENGINE VIBRATION AT COLD STARTS FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS, THEN I STARTED SEEING WHITE SMOKE FROM MY TAILPIPE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO LEXUS RIVER-CENTER, COVINGTON, KY, ON 14FEB19 TO COMPLETE TSB L-SB-0004-13 WHICH REPLACES THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WITH A NEW PART NUMBER. THE VIBRATIONS AND WHITE SMOKE SEEMED TO BE REMEDIED; HOWEVER, A WEEK LATER, 22FEB19, WHILE ENTERING A FREEWAY ON-RAMP, MY CAR ENGINE MADE A LOUD NOISE LIKE A SHOTGUN BLAST WHILE IN MOTION ON THE FREEWAY, METAL FRAGMENTS WERE EXPELLED FROM MY ENGINE BLOCK, THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON, MY CAR DIED, AND I HAD TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER. I WAS ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO KERRY TOYOTA THE SAME DAY FOR DIAGNO
HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL
TAKATA RECALL INVOLVES PROBLEMS THAT CRACK WELDS. IT SHOULD BE FIXED.
MY ENGINE, WHEN IN USE, BURNS OIL. IT WILL BURN ABOUT 5 QUARTS OVER THE TIME BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. I HAVE CONTACTED LEXUS ABOUT THIS ISSUE, AND ALTHOUGH THEY (AND TOYOTA) HAVE A SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING THE 2ZR-FXE ENGINE (THE SAME ONE FOUND IN MY CAR AND VARIOUS PRIUS MODELS) THEY'VE TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A VERY RARE ISSUE. THIS IS THE SECOND ENGINE I HAVE HAD IN THIS VEHICLE THAT HAS EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM. THIS SEEMS TO BE POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE SAME ENGINEERING MISTAKE THAT LED TO THE TOYOTA TSB DESCRIBING NEARLY THE SAME ISSUES OF OIL BURNING/CONSUMPTION OF THE 2AZ-FE ENGINES.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LEXUS CT 200H. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V487000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2011 Lexus CT Hybrid questions
Does the 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid: Side curtain airbag inflator may eject into cabin. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (3), Air Bags (2), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.