Model year
2017 Lexus CT
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name CT for 2017. Under the matched name CT HYBRID, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 4 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for CT HYBRID are ENGINE (1), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1), SERVICE BRAKES (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 42 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2011 22 complaints
- 2012 43 complaints
- 2013 44 complaints
- 2014 19 complaints
- 2015 16 complaints
- 2016 3 complaints
- 2017 4 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2017. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT HYBRID | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Recalls for CT HYBRID
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for CT HYBRID
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for CT HYBRID
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Lexus CT200H 5 HB FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT 200h · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 43 | 40 | 42 | — | — | $1,600 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2017 Lexus CT at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.