Hi

Could this be the start of an possible tranny issue - car is in "normal" drive in low speed (residential area), come to a stop at a T - intersection and then for a right turn I try to accelerate... the car revs up as if it's in neutral but it's in drive. The RPM goes to about 4K then I let go of the gas then RPM comes down and suddenly the car jerks forward as the gear for ward gear catches.

This only happened once but I've been noticing at low speeds the shifting is a rough.

Has anyone else experienced similar issue?

This is a 2015 TLX Base with ~54k miles. The basic warranty is over but the powertain warranty is still in effect so would something like this be covered?

Thanks and here a few picture of what the tranny fluid looks likes. I'm not an expert with so I hope this is the tranny dip stick I'm posting.

 

I'd take it to Acura and have them diagnose it. As it's under warranty still, it won't cost you anything, even for diagnosis.

 

It's going to the dealership this week.
Are software updates covered under powertrain warranty?

 

It's not tranny fluid dip stick. it's oil dip stick.
Tranmission fluid is closed and have to be check underneath.
There is a service bulletin for 8sp DCT for rough shift under slow speed but I forgot where it is. You can bring it to Acura dealer and they will do a software update and reset the learning of the transmission

 

Haha... I was wondering if I got the right dip stick. Yup that is the engine oil and explains why is so much darker
Anyways I did take it too the dealership and they ended up doing the software update (the dealership claims they had to call up Acura and get authorization to do work as a warranty claim). I'm a little confused as to what is covered under powertrain warranty and how long the power train coverage last - this is would a different thread. The service person at the dealership was telling me they cannot find the powertrain warranty. This TLX has 54k miles on it and I would think this is standard across all recent Acuras.

They also replaced the transmission fluid and cleaned out the carbon build up on the fuel injectors.
Now the car is shifting much smoother than before. The low gears (1->2) not as smooth but much better.

Kind of miss my old 2001 Honda Accord... miss it in the sense that I never replaced the tranny fluid for 100k miles. But the TLX ride is so much to better !!