Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2014 Lexus CT, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes11
- Engine3
- Electrical system2
- Unknown or other1
- Forward collision avoidance1
- Structure1
- Air bags1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Power train1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 5 2014 CT vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 2 people died inside them, and 1 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
Registered new in Europe in 2014
4,253 new Lexus CT cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2014; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (4,226), Latvia (17), Bulgaria (4).
- Average mass
- 1,484 kg
- Average power
- 73 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the United Kingdom
3,641 cars built in 2014 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 31 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 3,822 of these cars first registered in 2014 took their annual MOT test. 86% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2014 the figure was 72%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.3% | 10.0% |
| Tyres | 5.0% | 6.8% |
| Visibility | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| Brakes | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Suspension | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.5% | 2.5% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 5.6 L/100 km (about 42 mpg US), CO₂ 129 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT 200h · Compact · Regular gasoline | 5.5 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2014 Lexus CT.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Lexus told its dealers about the 2014 Lexus CT: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11003648 | 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, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as pitting or water spots. As acid rain droplets on the vehicle surface evaporate, the concentration strength of the acid increases, causing deeper and more rapid damage. This evaporation |
| 11003593 | 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, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as pitting or water spots. As acid rain droplets on the vehicle surface evaporate, the concentration strength of the acid increases, causing deeper and more rapid damage. This evaporation |
| 10244114 | 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 leaks. |
| 10214355 | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 |
| 10207945 | 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 it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well. |
| 10205383 | Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior |
| 10205359 | Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide |
| 10205358 | Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide |
| 10198149 | POL: UPDATES TO THE 2014-2021 LEXUS UNIVERSAL FLAT RATE MANUAL |
| 10190468 | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements |
| 10179782 | TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE |
| 10179738 | TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE |
| 10176283 | Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements |
| 10168534 | 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 GS, 2016 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS-F, 2013 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS Hybrid, 2010 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR IS, 2011 ? 2015 MODEL YEAR IS-C, 2013 ? 2014 MODEL YEAR IS-F, 2015 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR RC, 2015 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR RC-F, 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR CT, 2010 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR RX, 2010 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR RX Hybrid, 2015 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR NX, 2015 ? 2017 MODEL YE |
| 10166022 | 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 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS Hybrid, 2010 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR IS, 2011 ? 2015 MODEL YEAR IS-C, 2013 ? 2014 MODEL YEAR IS-F, 2015 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR RC, 2015 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR RC-F, 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR CT, 2010 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR RX, 2010 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR RX Hybrid, 2015 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR NX, 2015 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR NX Hybrid, 2013 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR |
| 10166019 | 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 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS Hybrid, 2010 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR IS, 2011 ? 2015 MODEL YEAR IS-C, 2013 ? 2014 MODEL YEAR IS-F, 2015 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR RC, 2015 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR RC-F, 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR CT, 2010 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR RX, 2010 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR RX Hybrid, 2015 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR NX, 2015 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR NX Hybrid, 2013 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR |
| 10166017 | 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 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS Hybrid, 2010 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR IS, 2011 ? 2015 MODEL YEAR IS-C, 2013 ? 2014 MODEL YEAR IS-F, 2015 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR RC, 2015 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR RC-F, 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR CT, 2010 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR RX, 2010 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR RX Hybrid, 2015 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR NX, 2015 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR NX Hybrid, 2013 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR |
| 10166016 | 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 programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS coordinates for this system will be calculated incorrectly. This will cause the system to use incorrect vehicle coordinates if one of the system?s features is activated. |
| 10166015 | 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 programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS coordinates for this system will be calculated incorrectly. This will cause the system to use incorrect vehicle coordinates if one of the system?s features is activated. |
| 10166013 | 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 programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS coordinates for this system will be calculated incorrectly. This will cause the system to use incorrect vehicle coordinates if one of the system?s features is activated. |
| 10061359 | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 10061256 | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 10061255 | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 10060770 | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 10060710 | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation