Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 ILX.
The 2022 Acura ILX utilizes an Automatic (AM-S8) transmission and requires 4.6 quarts of 0W-20 engine oil, delivering an EPA-rated 24/34/28 mpg. This model year marks the lowest volume of owner complaints in the vehicle's 2013-2022 history, with only three reported cases and zero recalls compared to a peak of 65 complaints in 2013. These few reported issues are concentrated in the electrical system, engine, and other unknown areas.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R · 500 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S8) |
| Overall length | 181.9 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in |
| Overall height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3120 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.4 / 59.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 60/40 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 24 / 34 / 28 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 89 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 12 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the ILX of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.4L Technology Plus & A-SPEC Package 2.4L I-4 | 6.60 sec | 15.20 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | 2.4L Technology Plus & A-SPEC Package 2.4L I-4 | 6.80 sec | 15.20 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | 2.4L Technology Plus & A-SPEC Package 2.4L I-4 | 7.10 sec | 14.70 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2015 | 2.0L Technology Package 2.0L I-4 | 8.30 sec | 16.60 sec | 150 hp | FWD |
| 2014 | 2.4L Premium Package 2.4L I-4 | 6.70 sec | 15.20 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2013 | 2.4L Premium Package 2.4L I-4 | 6.40 sec | 15.00 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2013 | 2.4L Premium Package 2.4L I-4 | 6.40 sec | 14.90 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2013 | 2.4L Premium Package 2.4L I-4 | 6.90 sec | 15.40 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.6 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 6.8 qt |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.6 qt |
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | Using New Crankshaft |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 30.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80.0 ft-lbs |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 720 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Acura |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.039-0.043" in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Capacity | PAG SP-10 |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 51R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 500 cca |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | Fuel Pressure Gauge Connected: 57.0 psi |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 64.0 psi |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 37; Rear: 17 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 80; Rear: 55 |
| ABS Sensor Torque | 6.6 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.063" in |
| Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: .906; Rear: .315 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | .0006" |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | .0016" |
| 1 | Tighten in same pattern until all gaskets are compressed. Step 3: 18.0 | |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2022 Acura ILX represents the low point of a long downward trend in federal filings across the generation. Early years carried the heaviest record—2013 logged 65 complaints and 6 recalls, while 2016 saw a secondary peak of 51 complaints, 6 recalls, and 119 TSBs—after which complaints, recalls, and TSBs generally receded. For 2022 specifically, the record shows just 3 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations, and 18 TSBs, the smallest totals of any year in the dataset and well below the 2020–2021 figures of 9–11 complaints and 36–75 TSBs. The three complaints are distributed across single reports for electrical/unknown/engine, unknown/other, and structure, with zero crash or fire complaints, and the data does not specify root causes. That makes 2022 the cleanest model year in this generation on the federal record and a strong candidate for a used purchase.
All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 18 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B24040A | 2024-05-01 | Engine | Service News - Due to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) regulation change starting with 2019… |
| B23-012 | 2023-08-24 | Exterior Lighting | Service Bulletin - Vehicle owner notices condensation or moisture trapped inside one or… |
| B23-012 | 2023-06-09 | Exterior Lighting | Service Bulletin - The headlight making contact with a body panel can create a separation… |
| BTI&12062022 | 2022-12-06 | Exterior Lighting | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2022… |
| BTI&11282022909 | 2022-11-28 | Exterior Lighting | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2022… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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4.6 qt of Acura Motor Oil 0W-20, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 24 city / 34 highway / 28 combined mpg.