Lexus Shuddering Transmission Suit Settled, Voluntarily Dropped

A woman who leased a Lexus with an allegedly dangerous transmission flaw has reached a confidential settlement with Toyota Motor Corp. and affiliated companies and dropped her suit alleging the automaker hid the defect, according to filings in a California federal court.

New Yorker Rosalie Quinones leased a new 2019 Lexus RX350 equipped with an “8-Speed ECT Transmission.” She alleged the transmission’s flawed design caused harsh or delayed shifting, delayed acceleration, power loss, and other problems.

Quinones said the flaw hampered drivers’ ability to control their cars and alleged the automaker concealed the flaw. She sought to represent those who ...