Transmission hesitation, jerking, and harsh shifting
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4 NHTSA complaints · 2025-09-26 → 2026-08-07
“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”
“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”