2026 Lexus TX Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,647miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2026 Lexus TX, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,647 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The Lexus TX 500h is equipped with a 6-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission, which is paired with the Lexus DIRECT4 all-wheel drive system. This setup utilizes a 2.4-liter turbocharged hybrid powertrain to deliver 366 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. During many occasions, the transmission on the 2026 Lexus TX500h would shudder during acceleration or deacceleration. I noticed it happening around 25-40mph mostly and it has happened more than once. I have demonstrated the issue to the dealer on Wed, May 20th around 10:15am Pacific but they didn't know how to address the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11739378, filed 2026-05“The contact owns a 2026 Lexus TX 350. After purchasing and taking ownership of the vehicle, the contact discovered that the vehicle was included in a recall prior to the purchase. The contact notified a local dealer and was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and arranged for the vehicle to be inspected or serviced at the dealer. The dealer scheduled a service appointment; however, the dealer later declined to service the vehicle and informed the contact that the VIN was not associated with a recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11761298, filed 2026-09, 3,647 milesRelated recalls
- 26V437000Jul 8, 2026Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid, TX Hybrid, TX, Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Grand…Covers: Lexus TX 2026, Toyota Grand Highlander 2026, Grand Highlander Hybrid 2026 +1 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2026 Lexus TX
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 Lexus TX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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