Try start/stop button procedure, it might help.

 

wasn’t sure if this worked on the 8DCT thanks I will try it. Also noticed that my driving style was a bit passive I was allowing the car to shift at 1K maybe 1400 RPM and that’s when it would jerk. Driving last night allowing the car to shift between 1700-2K RPM was extremely smooth and it maintained that way. So jerky shift at low RPM is possibly normal because the car was meant to shift at higher RPMs

 

Yes, it takes time for the new driver to get used to it. I almost hated when I purchased it new in 2015, now no complaints.

 

Definitely understand that. I did as much research as I could before purchasing it very happy so far with the drive. Just trying to get use to a few things sounds, engine idle, the rocking back and forth when shifting from P to D and R to D i guess the mechanicals overall.

 

That video is for the v6 9 speed. Not even sure that worked, but the software down load did.
Look up TSBs for the 8 spd dual clutch.
Take it to the dealer, see what they say.

 

Should I call Acura up and have them run my VIN & figure out if I need updates done?

 

That’s up to you, there there could be issues as not part of tsb, just take it to the dealer.

 

I have a 2015 V6 Tech which has the 9-speed transmission. I took it to the dealership and asked them to make sure that the transmission software was up to date because the shifting was jerky. They did find that an update was available and performed the update for me as a courtesy since I was there for other work (timing belt). It took a couple weeks for it to smooth out after that but not it drives like it should.

 

This fix does no apply to the I4 8 speed!

 

I have not had any software updates on my 2015 TLX I4 since purchase, also I don't believe there are any.

 

I’ve identified that the there is a TSB for the 2020 TLX see below.


RECORD_ID: 2645851
Bulletin Number: B20-015
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A
NHTSA Item Number: 10182001
Date Posted: 10-28-2020
Component Name: 100000 POWER TRAIN
Make: ACURA
Model: TLX
Year: 2020
Date Added: 11-02-2020
Summary: Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.

Being that my vehicle is not cert pre owned 2020 and 27K miles would this be covered under warranty?

 

Acura has 4 yr/50,000 mile warranty so I would check with the dealer. You should still be covered under warranty.

 

Update:

Called the dealership and it looks like my vehicle wasn’t effected by the TSB described above.Guess back to square 1 here

 

Did you say you have a 2020? Are you not still under the manufacturer's warranty?

 

I didn’t follow up with the warranty most likely is. I believe I’m just prejudice towards dealership due to all the horror stories I’ve heard.

nonetheless I did the transmission reset confirmed that video above does work on the 8DCT. Shifting very smooth now first 1 and 2 shifts below 1500 RPM can be felt but not as bad and definitely not a problem