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Lexus CT I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 2 versions affected: 1

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
Hybride 136Hybrid · 136 hp	Recall: curtain airbags (risk of the inflator separating)
Hybride 136 restyléeHybrid · 136 hp	No documented recall

Each campaign in detail

Recall: curtain airbags (risk of the inflator separating)
Manufacturer recall
Lexus recalled CT 200h cars of the 2011-2012 model years (built from August 2010 to April 2012 according to the Irish regulator): the curtain airbag inflator can come apart and throw parts into the cabin. The fix consists of fitting retaining brackets at a dealership (announcement from June 2016). Check with the serial number that the work has been done.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
Hybride 136
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Lexus Ireland recalls CT200h (airbags rideaux) — CCPC (new tab)
- Toyota and Lexus hybrids subject to an airbag recall — Toyota New Zealand (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Toyota Auris II	1	3	3.5/5
Toyota Prius IV	1	0	not rated
Toyota Corolla XII	1	1	5.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Lexus CT I had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Lexus CT I: Recall: curtain airbags (risk of the inflator separating).

Which versions of the Lexus CT I are affected?

Affected versions: Hybride 136 (1). No documented recall for: Hybride 136 restylée.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Lexus CT I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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