2012 Lexus CT: excessive oil consumption

7 of the 43 complaints about the 2012 Lexus CT describe excessive oil consumption.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 16%
typical mileage: 101,200
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Excessive oil consumption by model year

2013
6
2012
7

What owners say

Filed Sep 22, 2022 · Engine · TX

Excessive oil consumption. I purchased the car January 7, 2021 and checked the oil on March 15, 2021 before a long trip and the oil didn't even register on the dipstick. I followed procedure before and up to checking the oil. I checked it when it was delivered and it was at the appropriate level.

Filed Apr 17, 2021 · Engine · 101,200 miles · TX

Excessive oil consumption. I purchased the car january 7, 2021 and checked the oil on march 15, 2021 before a long trip and the oil didn't even register on the dipstick. I followed procedure before and up to checking the oil. I checked it when it was delivered and it was at the appropriate level.

Filed Nov 2, 2020 · Engine · 82,000 miles · IL

Took my car to toyota dealership. They said my car is burning oil. I have noticed my oil does burn up quickly, smells like gas upon the dipstick, I have seen no oil leaks. The dealership said they have seen this same issue with other similar models like in the prius. My car only has 82,000 miles. I baby this car and take for all the appropriate maintenance. This is very upsetting.

Filed Apr 26, 2020 · Engine · 82,000 miles · UT

Vehicle 2012 lexus ct200h 90,800 miles. The vehicle burns oil very rapidly. Performed oil consumption test and was 2 quarts low after 1000 miles. There is a tsb out on this situation which I have attached. This vehicle will definitely not make it between oil changes. This vehicle does not have any oil indicator lights on the dash and there is no way to know when the oil just runs out. Very scary. All of the vehicle recommended maintenance was performed at the lexus dealership. A service history report is attached. It has been concluded there is a design flaw in the piston and piston rings not sealing properly causing oil to blow by into the cylinders. The oil consumption rate can rapidly increase and there is no way to know when it will suddenly just run out of oil. It is a bit scary to drive without the oil indicator gauge that most vehicles have. Toyota is repairing customers vehicles for free through limited service campaign for the 2az-fe engines, the same as in the ct200h. Lexus will not take ownership of this problem and assist customers in getting this known problem fixed.

Filed Jan 26, 2020 · Engine · 157,500 miles · PA

My car also experienced a high amount of oil consumption. At first I assumed it was due to my traveling, but when I monitored it was more than normal. Additionally, about a year ago I was told that the car would need a head gasket replacement. When I spoke to the dealership and other mechanics they found that to be odd concerning the reputation of lexus. So after the engine started rattling, which I've never had happen before and now the vehicle is inoperable. Many people have told me to reach out to lexus because what happen to my car is unheard of, but I got no resolution anywhere.

Filed Jan 5, 2020 · Engine · 118,000 miles · CA

High oil consumption. I have to add a quart of oil every 1000 miles

Filed Jun 9, 2019 · Engine · TX

2012 lexus ct200h (now is 84k miles)is burning bad...I been searching on google and find out a lot of similar issues on ct200h burning oil...I try to contact the dealership, but no reply so far...the engine started burning oil at 60k miles...