Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 TSX.
The 2010 Acura TSX is a passenger car that uses 4.2 quarts of 5W-20 API oil, reflecting its four-cylinder engine. With 63 total owner complaints and 7 recalls, its most common issue involves the air bags. This model year sits in the middle of the TSX’s reliability history, recording fewer complaints than the 2004 peak of 142 but more than the 2014 low of 7, indicating a transitional point in the model’s long-term dependability.
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.
| Overall length | 186.2 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3406 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 60.2 / 62.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 60/40 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the TSX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | V6 Technology Package Sedan 3.5L V6 | 5.90 sec | 14.50 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | V6 Technology Package Sedan 3.5L V6 | 6.00 sec | 14.60 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | V6 Technology Package Sedan 3.5L V6 | 6.10 sec | 14.70 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | V6 Technology Package Sedan 3.5L V6 | 6.70 sec | 15.20 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | Technology Package Sedan 2.4L I-4 | 7.00 sec | 15.40 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2009 | Technology Package Sedan 2.4L I-4 | 6.70 sec | 15.30 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2009 | Technology Package Sedan 2.4L I-4 | 7.00 sec | 15.40 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2009 | Technology Package Sedan 2.4L I-4 | 7.00 sec | 15.30 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.2 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. 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 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 2.6 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 5W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.2 qt |
| Engine Oil | 5W-20 · API |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 8mm Bolts: 16 ft-lbs, 6mm Bolts: 9 ft-lbs |
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 36 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | AT: 54, MT: 76 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 54 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 33 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 33 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 242 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | AT: 800, MT: 750 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 | 1.05-1.17 lbs |
| Oil Type | PAG 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 3.50 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 550 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 51R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 430 cca |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 169-176 °F |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 169-176 °F |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 17 ft-lbs / 37 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 80 ft-lbs |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.060; Rear: 0.040 in |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.0016 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.35 in / 1.098 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.358 in / 1.106 in |
| 1 | 30 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120 | 30 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 14 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 47 ft. lbs, step 2: 60 | 47 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The federal record shows this generation opened with the highest complaint volume in 2004 and trended downward to a trough in 2007–2008, before rebounding sharply in 2009 and surging again in 2012. The 2010 model sits in this elevated middle phase: its 63 complaints represent a decline from 2009’s 91 but remain substantially above the 2008 level of 34, while its 7 recalls tie 2011 for the highest in the generation. That recall count exceeds the 3–4 annual levels seen from 2004 through 2008, and its 57 TSBs continue the elevated service activity of 2009 rather than the lower counts of later years. The data identifies Air Bags as the top complaint area with 17 filings, followed by Service Brakes with 8, though it does not specify root causes; notably, the year logged 7 crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints. With complaints moderating from the 2009 spike yet recall activity at a generation high, 2010 represents a year of above-average federal activity but not the generation’s worst. For a buyer prioritizing a used TSX with lower exposure to recall and complaint spikes, 2008 looks cleaner on paper, though 2010 avoids the 2012 surge; if the price reflects the elevated recall history and maintenance records confirm completion, it is a manageable but not standout choice.
All 63 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer…
Showing 5 of 57 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B18-022 | 2026-06-30 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's… |
| B23040A | 2023-05-17 | Electrical System | Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS… |
| B21120A | 2022-01-25 | Electrical System | ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited… |
| 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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4.2 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.