So I took the Z out earlier and drove around to get groceries. Shifter, tranny, etc were all good. No issues shifting, though I had to be gentle with power with slush and 27F outside. Now I think it was just a weird one time issue with it being new and break in will fix it.
I'm aware of the CSC and will be on the look out for it in the future. It's disappointing that Nissan hasn't corrected it. Plus, it's inside the transmission unlike the previous design with it outside and in the engine compartment.