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2013 Lexus CT200h

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 CT200h.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2013 Lexus CT200h is a passenger car utilizing an Automatic (variable gear ratios) transmission, designed to achieve EPA estimates of 43/40/42 mpg while requiring 4.4 qt of 0W-20 API oil. Ownership data for this model year shows 40 total owner complaints with Service Brakes identified as the top area, though the vehicle carried 0 recalls. When viewed against the 2011-2017 model history where complaint counts ranged from a highest of 51 in 2012 to a lowest of 3 in 2016, the 2013 edition falls between the generation's extremes. This placement indicates a reliability profile that is numerically distinct from the model's best and worst recorded years.

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
Tail / brake / turnAOEM · 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 weight3219 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
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 Capacity1.00-1.04 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 11 Oil
Oil Capacity4.40-5.00 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 miFloor Mat (inspect)
Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Hybrid Inverter (inspect coolant level)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (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 2013 Lexus CT200h sits near the peak of its generation's complaint curve, recording 40 NHTSA complaints—second only to 2012's 51 and well above the sub-20 figures logged from 2014 through 2017. It also carries the highest TSB count across the run (304) and zero recalls, which suggests Lexus was actively issuing technical guidance without any of the issues rising to recall severity. The complaint burden is concentrated in Service Brakes and Engine categories (11 each), though the federal record does not specify a unifying root cause, so a pre-purchase inspection of those systems—along with a check for the 4 crash-related complaints and 1 fire complaint reported for this year—remains advisable. Generationally, the arc trends favorable: complaints fall sharply after 2013, and the lone investigation surfaces only in 2017, far from this target year. On balance, 2013 is a defensible but not the cleanest pick in the lineup—buyers should prefer a 2014–2016 example if available, and if they stick with 2013, they should insist on a brake and powertrain inspection before purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
304
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
40
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 40 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes11
Engine11
Exterior Lighting2
Unknown Or Other2
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System,Engine1
Engine & Engine Cooling1
Suspension,Vehicle Speed Control,Wheels1

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 304 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-0043-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
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…

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 2013 CT200h take?

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

Does the 2013 CT200h have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 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.