If it hasn't been done, have your transmission fluid changed and have the software updated for the trans.

 

My 2005 S60 has a previous generation 5 speed Aisin transmission. The car is now at 122,000 miles, and the transmission works well across the entire speed range. I have done two partial drain and fill, of the transmission fluid. The first, 3 quarts, was at about 108K, and the second, also 3 quarts, was done at 112K. I am using Valvoline Synthetic Max Life transmission fluid, which is what Valvoline recommends for this transmission. The old transmission fluid was brown, not really dark, but clearly oxidized. Since new fluid has been added, I have seen gas mileage, around town, short trips, increase from about 23 mpg to about 25 mpg. I make no claim that old, thickened, oxidized transmission fluid is causing your issues, and I make no claim that a partial drain and fill will make the unit work well again. Other people have reported smoother shifts after changing the fluid, and some people have reported problems with their transmissions when the fluid was flushed and replaced. Partial drain and refill seems to be a more conservative approach. My car has none of the symptoms you describe above.

 

My 2013 S60 has 53,300 miles and I had the dealer do the drain and fill because I was having the jerky downshift and the surge from a standstill. After the fluid change and reprogramming, it is very smooth. They told me they were recommending a fluid change at 50K.

 

Interesting ! Same here with my 2014 S60 T5 when I come to a complete stop 🛑 I feel like the transmission goes into neutral and when I release the brake pedal the transmission engages about 2 seconds later giving me this harsh kick. I also noticed that when i am slowing down I could feel the down shift from 3rd to second gear ⚙ Pretty rough. Hopefully it’s an easy fix. Please keep us updated.

 

I plan on calling the dealership tomorrow about my concerns.

For those who have watched the video I uploaded, is the momentary dip during a downshift abnormal or am I nitpicking at this point? Should I bring this up to the dealer tomorrow?

I want to enjoy the car and keep it for a while (150,000+ miles). There are just some things that trouble me, which impedes the joy one receives when getting a new vehicle...

 

I agree please update us on what the dealer recommends.

 

fluid may help or may harm, may not do anything. i find software update and transmission adaptive reset can really change the behavior of a transmission

 

Agreed. We've had updates done on two cars and the improvement in drivability was dramatic.

 

sorry to bump an old thread but any update on this? experiencing the exact same behavior on my 2016 s60 rd