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2011 Lexus CT200h

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 CT200h.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2011 Lexus CT200h is a passenger car powered by a hybrid drivetrain mated to an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios, delivering EPA fuel economy of 43 city/40 highway/42 combined mpg and requiring 4.4 quarts of 0W-20 API oil. With 24 total owner complaints and one recall—the top issue area being the service brakes—this first model year sits at the beginning of a reliability history that peaked in 2012 with 51 complaints before declining to a low of just 3 in 2016, making the 2011 a relatively moderate entry point in the model’s overall record.

Model year2017201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy43/40/42 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI S46B24R Hybrid · 325 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030169011. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI S46B24R Hybrid · 325 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP195-65R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030169011 alt 04152YZZA6
Engine air filter1780137021
Spark plug9091901275
Battery2880037092
Front wiper blades8521274010 alt 8522276010
Thermostat1632637020 alt 1603137010
Cabin air filter8713902090

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length170.1 in
Overall width69.7 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Curb weight4057 lb
Track (front / rear)59.4 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined43 / 40 / 42 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.4 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 27.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints
Engine Oil0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.4 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts140 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)1000 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Timing0-16, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.04 lbs
Oil TypeND Oil 11 or equivalent.
Oil Capacity4.40-4.90 oz
Standard BCI Group NumberS46B24R Hybrid
Standard BCI Cranking Performance325 cca

Service checks

Residual Pressure21.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance2.01-2.31 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Injector Primary Resistance3-100 Motor ohms
Engine Compression89.5-118 PSI. 14.5 maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH 10.00 inch DISC / WITH 11.00 inch DISC
Torque Caliper to Bracket25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle42 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle101 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.040 in
Brake ApplicationWITH 10.00 inch DISC / WITH 11.00 inch DISC

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
136 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9036 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miUniversal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 5,000 miFloor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Hybrid Inverter (inspect coolant level) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel System (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2011 Lexus CT200h entered the market with 24 complaints, one recall, and 291 TSBs, making it the lowest-complaint year of the initial launch period before owner reports peaked at 51 in 2012 and followed a broad downward arc to just 4 by 2017. Across the generation, federal data traces a clear trajectory: complaint volume more than doubled in the second year, then fell steadily to a low of 3 in 2016, while recalls ceased after 2012 and technical service bulletins gradually tapered from a high of 304 in 2013 to 150 by 2017. For 2011 specifically, the leading complaint categories were Service Brakes and Engine, though the data does not specify root causes, and the year recorded 2 crash-related complaints against 0 fire complaints. Within that trajectory, the inaugural model year occupies the quieter end of the early cycle, carrying one of the generation’s two total recalls but avoiding the 2012 complaint spike. That relative stability makes 2011 a reasonable year to buy used, contingent on confirmation that its one recall has been addressed and that service records reflect diligent upkeep for an aging hybrid.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
291
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
24
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 24 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes5
Engine4
Unknown Or Other3
Air Bags3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Engine1
Vehicle Speed Control,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service Brakes,Engine1
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 291 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0030-24 Rev22025-12-15StructureSome 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
21LE012025-07-16Service BrakesAll VINs under 21LE01 are expired as of July 10, 2025 Although the Brake Booster and…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev12024-07-29StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2011 CT200h take?

4.4 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2011 CT200h have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the CT200h get?

EPA figures are 43 city / 40 highway / 42 combined mpg.