Model year 2016 · Compact Cars

2016 Lexus CT: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Lexus CT at 42 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

42

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lexus dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Lexus CT recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2016 Lexus CT, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2016 Lexus CT in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Lexus CT fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Lexus CT EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
CT 200h1.8L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular43/40/42 mpg$1,600212

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Lexus CT crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Lexus CT NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2016 Lexus CT200H 5 HB FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Lexus CT owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lexus CT, most recently on Dec 28, 2024. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 99 injured people and 99 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Lexus CT complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system1
Service brakes1
Vehicle speed control1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lexus CT model years

Lexus CT by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2017 CT42 mpg04—
2015 CT42 mpg019—

All Lexus CT years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Lexus models

2016 Lexus ES2016 Lexus GS2016 Lexus GX2016 Lexus IS2016 Lexus LS2016 Lexus LX2016 Lexus NX2016 Lexus RC2016 Lexus RC F2016 Lexus RX

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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