2011 Lexus CT Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Lexus CT Hybrid recalls

Recall 16V-487: Air Bags

Reported Jun 30, 2016 · 482,002 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles. A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.

Risk: If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is Toyota G0U, and Lexus GLJ.

2011 Lexus CT Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	3
Air Bags	2
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 147,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 147,000 miles · reported Feb 26, 2019

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…

Engine · reported Feb 19, 2018

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid: 16V-487 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid?

Owners report engine problems most often (3 reports), followed by air bags (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 147,000 miles.

Are Lexus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.