How many engine complaints does the 2013 Lexus CT have?

NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2013 Lexus CT, which is 37% of the 43 total complaints filed for the year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Lexus CT engine?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2013 Lexus CT.

At what mileage do 2013 Lexus CT engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among the reported engine complaints is 103,500 miles.

What kind of engine problems do 2013 Lexus CT owners report?

Owners describe violent shuddering on startup, excessive oil consumption, unexplained oil loss, and in some cases water pump failure leading to head gasket damage or low compression from worn rings and pistons.

2013 Lexus CT Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2013 Lexus CT, 37% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 103,500. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 16; 37% of 43
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 103,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine shudders or shakes violently on cold or hot starts, sometimes lasting up to 30 seconds before stopping.
Owners report excessive oil consumption between changes, with some needing multiple quarts topped up every few thousand miles despite no visible leaks.
Some owners describe sudden, unexplained oil loss with no detected leak, discovered only after long trips.
A water pump failure allowed coolant into a cylinder, blowing the head gasket and warping the head block.
One owner reported low compression from worn rings and pistons at 132,000 miles, diagnosed after a loud metallic sound on startup.
A separate report described a crankcase hole and engine fire on the highway after a loud noise.

When 2013 Lexus CT engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 25, 2015, latest Jun 29, 2024.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2015 to Jun 2024; peak Oct 2015 (1).

Engine recalls for the 2013 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

How many engine complaints does the 2013 Lexus CT have?: NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2013 Lexus CT, which is 37% of the 43 total complaints filed for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Lexus CT engine?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2013 Lexus CT.
At what mileage do 2013 Lexus CT engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among the reported engine complaints is 103,500 miles.
What kind of engine problems do 2013 Lexus CT owners report?: Owners describe violent shuddering on startup, excessive oil consumption, unexplained oil loss, and in some cases water pump failure leading to head gasket damage or low compression from worn rings and pistons.