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2016 Lexus CT200H

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 CT200H.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2016 Lexus CT200H is a passenger car equipped with an automatic transmission that offers variable gear ratios and achieves an EPA‑rated 43/40/42 mpg. In its model year it logged only three owner complaints, with service brakes cited as the top issue and no recalls issued. This stands in stark contrast to the 2012 peak of 51 complaints recorded across the 20112017 span, making 2016 the lowest‑complaint year for the model. Consequently, the 2016 CT200H represents a notable improvement in reliability within the vehicle’s history.

Model year2017201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

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

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 sizeP205/55R16, P215/45R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.0, 7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030169011 alt 04152YZZA6
Engine air filter1780137021
Spark plug9091901275
Battery2880037092
Front wiper blades8522276010 alt 8521274010
Thermostat1632637020 alt 1603137010
Cabin air filter8713950100 alt 8713907020

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length171.3 in
Overall width69.7 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Curb weight3219 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 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 SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 27.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.5
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Engine CoolantHOAT
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs16.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) BoltsLocking nut: 55.0, To Knuckle: 36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 159.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)1000 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.97-1.10 lbs
Oil Capacity4.40-4.90 oz
Standard BCI Group NumberS46B24R Hybrid
Standard BCI Cranking Performance325 cca
Standard BCI Group NumberS46B24R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance325 cca

Service checks

RPM44-50 @ idle rpm
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Engine Compression89.5-118 PSI. 14.5 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Compressionpsi 89.5-118 max variation 14.5 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 25 /; Front: 25; Rear: 25
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 101; Rear: 42 /; Front: 101; Rear: 42
ABS Sensor Torque6.2 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .866; Rear: .335
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .006

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 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 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
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 Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

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 2016 model year recorded only 3 federal complaints, the lowest count in the six‑year span and markedly below the 2012 peak of 51. No recall was issued for 2016, matching the pattern of 2015 and 2017, and the single investigation that began in 2017 did not affect the 2016 model. The complaint categories — Service Brakes, Vehicle Speed Control, and Electrical System — each accounted for one report, and the data does not specify a root cause. Compared with the upward trend seen in 2017, the 2016 figures represent a continued decline in reported issues, suggesting a relatively stable early‑model period. Consequently, the 2016 CT200H presents a low‑risk purchase option, making it a good year to buy.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
188
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Service Brakes1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Electrical System1

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 188 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…
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…
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

Does the 2016 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.