Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 TL.
The 2014 Acura TL is a passenger car featuring an S6 automatic transmission and requiring 4.5 quarts of 0W-20 API engine oil. This model delivers an EPA-rated fuel economy of 20/29/23 mpg. Closing out a model history spanning from 1995 to 2014, this year is notably stable compared to the 2004 peak of 551 complaints, recording only 17 total owner complaints—primarily centered on air bags—and three recalls.
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 24F · 550 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 (S6) |
| Overall length | 194.1 in |
| Overall width | 74 in |
| Overall height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3737 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63.4 / 63.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 20 / 29 / 23 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 98 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 13 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the TL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SH-AWD Sedan 3.7L V6 | 5.30 sec | 13.90 sec | 305 hp | AWD |
| 2012 | SH-AWD Sedan 3.7L V6 | 6.20 sec | 14.70 sec | 305 hp | AWD |
| 2010 | SH-AWD Sedan 3.7L V6 | 5.20 sec | 13.80 sec | 305 hp | AWD |
| 2010 | SH-AWD Sedan 3.7L V6 | 5.20 sec | 13.70 sec | 305 hp | AWD |
| 2009 | SH-AWD Sedan 3.7L V6 | 6.00 sec | 14.80 sec | 305 hp | AWD |
| 2009 | SH-AWD Sedan 3.7L V6 | 6.20 sec | 14.70 sec | 305 hp | AWD |
| 2009 | SH-AWD Sedan 3.7L V6 | 6.50 sec | 15.10 sec | 305 hp | AWD |
| 2009 | SH-AWD Sedan 3.7L V6 | 6.50 sec | 14.80 sec | 305 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.5 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 94 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.3 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5 qt |
| Engine Oil | 5W-20 · API |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | AT: 54, MT: 76 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 9 ft-lbs |
| Engine Valve Cover Bolts | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 94 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 242 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 181 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 680 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 700 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.039-0.043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.10-1.22 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.30-2.80 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 550 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 169-176 °F |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57.0 |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57.0 |
| Engine Compression | 135 minimum PSI. 29 maximum variation PSI. |
| Engine Compression | 135 minimum PSI. 29 maximum variation PSI. |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 10 psi @ Idle, 50 psi @ 3000 rpm psi |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 16 ft-lbs / 53 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 65 ft-lbs / 101 ft-lbs |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.063 in |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.0016 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.429 in / 1.098 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.437 in / 1.106 in |
| 1 | 14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 14 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 48 ft. lbs., step 2: 60 | 48 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 47 ft. lbs, step 2: 60 | 47 ft. lbs |
Prep Use new bolts coating the threads and under bolt heads with new engine oil.
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
Prep Use new bolts coating the threads and under bolt heads with new engine oil.
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2014 Acura TL marks a significant improvement in the model's reliability profile, with only 17 complaints recorded—down substantially from 130 in 2012 and 61 in 2013, and representing the lowest complaint count since 1995. The generation experienced its worst period between 2002 and 2005, peaking at 551 complaints in 2004, but complaints steadily declined from 2007 onward, stabilizing at low double-digits by 2011. The 2014 model retains the same recall count (3) and investigation count (1) as its immediate predecessors, with the single investigation carrying over from earlier years. Notably, while Air Bag complaints dominate the 2014 record (8 of 17 total), there were zero crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints. This data suggests the 2014 TL is among the most refined and problem-free examples of this generation, making it the strongest candidate within this model run for a used-vehicle purchase.
All 17 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service…
Showing 5 of 87 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B18-020 | 2026-02-28 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag… |
| B18-020 | 2022-04-08 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
| B18-020 | 2022-03-01 | Equipment | Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
| BPaS02262021905 | 2021-02-26 | Service Brakes | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014… |
| BPaS02102021903 | 2021-02-10 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014… |
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4.5 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 20 city / 29 highway / 23 combined mpg.