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 2017 TLX.
The 2017 Acura TLX is a passenger car fitted with an automatic nine-speed (S9) transmission and an engine that calls for 4.4 quarts of 0W-20 API oil, carrying EPA ratings of 21/31/25 mpg. In the 2012–2025 TLX complaint history, the 2017 model logged 69 owner complaints and three recalls, with engine issues reported most often. That total sits well below the 2015 peak of 340 complaints and above the 2012 low of 1, making the 2017 TLX one of the lower-complaint years in the dataset.
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 35 · 440 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 (S9) |
| Overall length | 190.2 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3481 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63 / 63 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 60/40 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 21 / 31 / 25 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 93 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the TLX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | V-6 SH-AWD A-Spec 3.5L V6 | 5.70 sec | 14.20 sec | 290 hp | AWD |
| 2018 | V-6 SH-AWD A-Spec 3.5L V6 | 6.00 sec | 14.50 sec | 290 hp | AWD |
| 2015 | V-6 Advance Package 3.5L V6 | 5.70 sec | 14.20 sec | 290 hp | FWD |
| 2015 | V-6 SH-AWD Advance Package 3.5L V6 | 5.80 sec | 14.20 sec | 290 hp | AWD |
| 2015 | V-6 SH-AWD Advance Package 3.5L V6 | 5.90 sec | 14.40 sec | 290 hp | AWD |
| 2015 | 2.4L Technology Package 2.4L I-4 | 6.80 sec | 15.40 sec | 206 hp | FWD |
| 2015 | 2.4L Technology Package 2.4L I-4 | 7.20 sec | 15.60 sec | 206 hp | FWD |
| 2015 | 2.4L Technology Package 2.4L I-4 | 7.30 sec | 15.60 sec | 206 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.4 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.4-3.5 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 4.3 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.4-3.5 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 4.3 |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 3.0 ft-lbs |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 10.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) | 68.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) | Exhaust: 64.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential Fill Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts | 56.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 26.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 26.0 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 15.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 181.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 720 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 680 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.039-0.043 in |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 16.7-18.5 lbs |
| Oil Type | ND 11 Oil |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 16.7-18.5 lbs |
| Oil Type | ND 8 Oil |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 35 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 440 cca |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 57 psi |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 64 psi |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 60 psi |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 67 psi |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 60 |
| Engine Compression | 135 MINIMUM; 29 MAXIMUM VARIATION. psi |
| Engine Compression | 135 MINIMUM; 29 MAXIMUM VARIATION. psi |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 53; Rear: 26 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 101; Rear: 80 |
| ABS Sensor Torque | 8.5 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.063 in |
| 1 | 48 inch lbs. | 48 in |
| 2 | 30 ft. lbs. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 120 degrees | 120 degrees |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 37.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 90 | 37 ft. lbs |
Prep 3471cc Liter Engine: Step 1: 48 ft. lbs.
| 2 | + 60 degrees. 3493cc Liter Engine: Step 1: 52 ft. lbs. | 60 degrees |
| 2 | Turn an additional 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | Loosen Bolt | |
| 4 | 89 ft. lbs. | 89 ft. lbs |
| 5 | Turn an additional 90 | |
Prep Bearing cap bolts:
| 1 | 26.0 ft. lbs. | 26 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 41 degrees; 8MM bolts: 16.0 ft. lbs. | 41 degrees |
Prep Bearing cap bolts:
| 1 | 30.0 ft. lbs. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 47 degrees; Side bolts: 36.0 ft. lbs. | 47 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 2017 Acura TLX shows a marked improvement over the 2015 peak of 340 complaints, with 69 complaints, 3 recalls, 2 investigations and 143 TSBs, continuing the downward trend begun in 2016 (109 complaints). Compared with the following year, 2017 has fewer complaints than 2018’s 93 but a similar recall count to 2016 and 2018‑2021 models, placing it in the middle of the post‑2015 decline. The federal record indicates a steady reduction in complaints through 2025, suggesting that 2017 sits on the improving side of the generation’s complaint/recall arc. The most frequently cited areas for 2017 are Engine (10), Engine & Engine Cooling (9), Power Train (7) and Unknown Or Other (6), with 2 crash and 2 fire complaints, though the data do not specify root causes for these issues. Overall, the 2017 model’s relatively low complaint and recall figures relative to the 2015 spike and its position within a declining trend make it a reasonable choice for a used purchase, provided buyers remain attentive to engine‑related concerns.
All 69 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 certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed…
Showing 5 of 143 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B22-009 | 2025-07-07 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle… |
| B24-022 | 2025-02-19 | Engine | Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on with one or more AWD DTCs having been set… |
| B24-022 | 2024-11-22 | Structure | Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into… |
| B16-008 | 2024-09-04 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Drivers may experience a chirping sound coming from the engine area… |
| ONL6AX07052023 | 2023-07-05 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the… |
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4.4 qt of API certified motor oil for gasoline engines Acura Motor Oil: 0W-20, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 21 city / 31 highway / 25 combined mpg.