Transmission hesitation, jerking, and harsh shiftingENGINE, POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4 complaints2025-09-26 → 2026-08-07rx-2022-transmission-hesitation-shift
- 11699530 When pulling out into traffic the vehicle stutters or hesitates; this could cause a serious accident with injuries or death. I think it is a problem with the transmission shift programming. In an attempt to be fuel efficient, Lexus created a serious safety problem
- 11711476 The vehicle hesitates with apparent gear dragging and audible whining or grinding noises. The condition worsens when driving uphill and includes occasional sudden increases to high RPMs during normal acceleration. A slight burning odor is sometimes present after driving
Brake actuator failure and degraded stopping performanceSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC3 complaints2024-11-30 → 2025-02-25rx-2022-brake-actuator-failure
- 11644807 while driving 35 MPH on a rainy day, the brake pedal was depressed; however, there was an abnormal squishing sound coming from the brake pedal, and the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated the vehicle went through the stop light and up onto a curb
- 11628066 The malfunctioning brake actuator is a critical component of the vehicle's braking system. Its failure can lead to inadequate braking performance, significantly increasing the risk of an accident. This issue not only jeopardizes my safety but also endangers other road users. It…
Sunroof spontaneous shattering while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER2 complaints2024-09-30 → 2024-10-21rx-2022-sunroof-shattering
- 11604845 I was driving down a highway when the sunroof of my vehicle exploded. There were no cars in close proximity, so no rocks or anything were kicked up and could’ve hit the vehicle. It caused glass to fly in my face as I was driving and cut me as well as my autistic son
- 11617264 We were driving down the highway approx 60 mph on a clear day with very little traffic. All of a sudden I hear a loud explosion and then rattling in the roof. When I pulled off the road I saw that the sunroof was mostly gone
Instrument panel blanking while drivingEXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1 complaints2026-01-29 → 2026-01-29rx-2022-instrument-panel-blanking
- 11714267 While driving down the highway the instrument panel went blank. I was terrified. I continued to drive not knowing what speed I was driving. The instrument panel went panel came back minutes later. Another incident occurred when the car was parked in my driveway
Fuel odor and high-pressure fuel pump failureFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2 complaints2024-11-14 → 2025-11-18rx-2022-fuel-odor-pump
- 11700076 after refueling, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The odor was more pronounced while the vehicle was parked in the garage, and the garage was filled with a gasoline odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the…
- 11625376 There is an overwhelming super smell. Dealer says it’s from gas. I dont know but it’s making me sick.,I’m afraid it is so bad it will affect my driving safety. I think it’s from the AC/heating system
ADAS warning lights and safety system false activationsSERVICE BRAKES, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION2 complaints2023-09-07 → 2025-09-26rx-2022-adas-warning-light-malfunction
- 11543228 Car turned on and no driving yet. All vehicle alert signs popped up. This is brand new car. Warning signs including: Anti-lock brak system advanced ultrasonic detection parking braking system pre-collision system blind spot monitor These signs are constantly popping up…
- 11689819 The transmission shifts up and down so hard, I've almost gotten rear ended due to the car and not braking. This I was told by two separate Lexus dealers I'm feeling a hard "transmission gap"-whatever that means. To add fuel to this…
Rear windshield spontaneous shatteringELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER1 complaints2026-08-11 → 2026-08-11rx-2022-rear-windshield-shatter
- 11756335 my rear windshield shattered - I was not driving - I was not using the rear defrost - I simply put car in reverse and when I looked back my glass was shattered. 08/09/2026
