2016 Lexus CT problems
The 2016 Lexus CT was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 1.8 Hybrid. The 1.8 Hybrid has serious faults that affect the cars of that year. Outside the engine, one documented fault affects 2016 cars, such as defective weld between the fuel tank and the filler pipe: leak and fire risk.
2016 Lexus CT score: acceptable reliability
Calculated using only 5 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine5.24 faults
- Gearbox10.0No documented faults
- Suspension10.0No documented faults
- Brakes10.0No documented faults
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering10.0No documented faults
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior10.0No documented faults
- Airbags and safety7.91 fault
What changes compared with the 2015 Lexus CT
- No longer affected by: crack in the evaporative emissions control unit on the tank: leak when the tank is full (rest of the car)
- Starts to be affected by: defective weld between the fuel tank and the filler pipe: leak and fire risk (rest of the car)
1.8 Hybrid engine in the 2016 Lexus CT
Names: CT 200h
- With caution
1.8 Hybrid 136h (2ZR-FXE + THS-II, 136 hp combined, 2009-2015)
136 hp · 2ZR-FXE
The engine itself is reliable, but cars with this version are already between 11 and 17 years old: check that the Prius III campaigns were carried out (brake actuator, hybrid system software) and inspect the condition of wear items (12 V battery, water pump, hybrid battery).[2][3]
Faults that affect 2016 cars
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsBrake actuator failure (hard pedal, loss of assistance)Yes, it is a documented fault on the Prius III: the diaphragm of the brake actuator's accumulator can degrade and make the pedal very hard, forcing you to brake with much more force. Toyota ran a campaign in 2013; there are also owner reports of actuators failing after the warranty had expired.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsThe car loses drive or stalls because of a hybrid system fail-safe mode faultYes. Toyota acknowledged that, in the event of certain internal faults, the hybrid management computer on units built before 2014 might not correctly activate fail-safe mode, and the car would lose drive or stall while driving. It was fixed by software; reprogramming at an official dealer is free.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsInverter (IPM module) overheating and loss of driveYes. On units built between 2014 and 2016, the transistors in the inverter's power module can be damaged by thermal stress and cause loss of drive. Toyota ran a campaign in 2020; there are also inverters that have failed outside the campaign, with repairs of around €3,000.Repair: €3,000
- High severityFrequency: RareElectronicsDegradation or premature failure of the hybrid batteryIt is a component that generally lasts very well (there are units above 300,000 km), but there are isolated cases of premature failure, mainly on the Auris Hybrid, between 77,000 and 80,000 km, with repairs of around €2,800-3,000. We have not found a manufacturer campaign for this.Repair: €2,800–€3,000
Faults outside the engine in the 2016 Lexus CT
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Lexus CT reliable?
The 2016 Lexus CT was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 1.8 Hybrid. The 1.8 Hybrid has serious faults that affect the cars of that year. Outside the engine, one documented fault affects 2016 cars, such as defective weld between the fuel tank and the filler pipe: leak and fire risk.
Is the 2016 Lexus CT better than the 2015?
Our score goes from 6.5 in 2015 to 6.5 in 2016. No longer affected by: crack in the evaporative emissions control unit on the tank: leak when the tank is full (rest of the car). Starts to be affected by: defective weld between the fuel tank and the filler pipe: leak and fire risk (rest of the car).
What is the best year for the Lexus CT?
According to our score, the best are 2022, 2021, 2020 and 1 other years with the same score (7.6/10). The year with the worst score is 2010 (6.0/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2016 Lexus CT have?
The most important ones documented for 2016 cars are: brake actuator failure (hard pedal, loss of assistance) (1.8 Hybrid, critical severity), the car loses drive or stalls because of a hybrid system fail-safe mode fault (1.8 Hybrid, critical severity), inverter (IPM module) overheating and loss of drive (1.8 Hybrid, high severity), degradation or premature failure of the hybrid battery (1.8 Hybrid, high severity) and defective weld between the fuel tank and the filler pipe: leak and fire risk (airbags and safety, high severity).
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Sources
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- Lexus CTWikipedia · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026
- Toyota Prius 3 : fiabilité, pannes et rappelsFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
- Toyota Prius 3 : avis et témoignages de propriétairesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French