Are engine problems common in the 2012 Lexus CT?

Yes. Engine complaints make up 35% of all complaints filed for the 2012 CT, with 15 out of 43 total complaints tied to the engine, mostly involving oil consumption.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Lexus CT engine oil consumption issue?

No. NHTSA does not list any related recall for the engine complaints reported on the 2012 Lexus CT.

At what mileage do 2012 Lexus CT engine problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 101,200 miles.

How does the 2012 CT compare to other CT years for engine complaints?

The 2012 CT's engine share was 35%, similar to the 2013 CT at 37%, both higher than 2011 (18%), 2014 (16%), and 2015 (6%).

2012 Lexus CT Engine Problems

Engine complaints account for 15 of 43 total complaints (35%) for the 2012 Lexus CT, mostly centered on excessive oil consumption. Median mileage at failure was 101,200 miles, and NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue.

Engine complaints: 15; 35% of 43
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 101,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report the engine burns oil rapidly, sometimes several quarts between oil changes.
Some describe checking the dipstick and finding no oil registering at all, despite regular maintenance.
A few owners report the engine rumbling or a temperature warning light appearing alongside the oil loss.
One owner described a shudder and momentary loss of forward power when the engine restarted after idling in EV mode.
One owner reported complete loss of power in both the gas and hybrid electric systems while driving on the highway.

When 2012 Lexus CT engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 13, 2014, latest Jun 24, 2024.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2014 to Jun 2024; peak Jan 2020 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2012 Lexus CT

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by CT model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20114 (18%)
201215 (35%)
201316 (37%)
20143 (16%)
20151 (6%)
20161 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

Are engine problems common in the 2012 Lexus CT?: Yes. Engine complaints make up 35% of all complaints filed for the 2012 CT, with 15 out of 43 total complaints tied to the engine, mostly involving oil consumption.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Lexus CT engine oil consumption issue?: No. NHTSA does not list any related recall for the engine complaints reported on the 2012 Lexus CT.
At what mileage do 2012 Lexus CT engine problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 101,200 miles.
How does the 2012 CT compare to other CT years for engine complaints?: The 2012 CT's engine share was 35%, similar to the 2013 CT at 37%, both higher than 2011 (18%), 2014 (16%), and 2015 (6%).