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2014 Lexus CT Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#6 most-complained of 6 CT years

The 2014 Lexus CT ranks 6th (best) of 6 model years, with a complaint index of 0 and 19 NHTSA complaints total, no recalls. Brakes are the top reported issue, accounting for 58% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 72,000.

Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
42
43 city / 40 hwy

Top 2014 Lexus CT problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes11 (58%)
  2. Engine3 (16%)
  3. Electrical System2 (11%)
  4. Airbags1 (5%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (5%)
  6. Fuel System1 (5%)
  7. Other1 (5%)
  8. Structure & Body1 (5%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain1 (5%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the ABS and brake booster pump developing an internal leak, making brakes feel unsafe at highway and city speeds.
  • Some drivers say the brake system failed completely without warning while driving, triggering traction control and ABS warning lights and requiring the vehicle to be towed.
  • Engine owners describe head gasket leaks that lead to knocking noises, rattling, and eventual loss of power, sometimes defaulting to a 'service hybrid system' message.
  • One owner reported the passenger door handle fractured and detached from the vehicle with no corresponding recall found.
  • An owner reported a cracked fuel tank causing a fuel spill shortly after purchase, at low mileage.
  • A misfiring engine issue was reported with diagnostic codes for cylinder misfires and coil failures, with coil replacement not resolving the issue.
2014 Lexus CT complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2014Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2023Nov 2023Apr 2024Sep 2024Jan 2026
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to Feb 2026; peak Sep 2024 (3).

2014 Lexus CT recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 Lexus CT fuel economy and fuel cost

City
43 MPG
Highway
40 MPG
Combined
42 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,550
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other CT years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201120122013201420152016
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Caution6043042
2013Avoid8043042
2014Best019042
2015Good4016042
2016No verdict1003042

All Lexus CT years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Lexus CT reliable?
Among CT model years with data, 2014 ranks best (6th of 6, complaint index 0) with 19 NHTSA complaints and no recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Lexus CT?
Brakes are the top reported problem area, making up 58% of complaints (11 of 19), with a median failure mileage of 72,000.
Does the 2014 Lexus CT have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Lexus CT.
How does the 2014 Lexus CT compare to other years?
The 2014 model has a complaint index of 0, better than 2011 (20), 2012 (60), 2013 (80), 2015 (40), and 2016 (100), making it the top-ranked year.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Lexus CT?
EPA rates the 2014 Lexus CT at 42 mpg combined (43 city / 40 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $1,550.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.