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 2016 RDX.
The 2016 Acura RDX is an SUV featuring an Automatic (S6) transmission and an EPA fuel economy rating of 20/28/23 mpg. This model year reported 40 total owner complaints and 2 recalls, with the Electrical System identified as the top complaint area. Within the model's 2007-2025 history, these figures place the 2016 version well below the 431 complaints recorded for the 2019 model and above the 10 complaints seen in 2024.
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 | 183.5 in |
| Overall width | 73.6 in |
| Overall height | 66.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3856 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63 / 63.4 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 59/41 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 20 / 28 / 23 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the RDX 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 | Advance Package 3.5L V6 | 6.20 sec | 14.80 sec | 279 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | Advance Package 3.5L V6 | 6.20 sec | 14.80 sec | 279 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | Advance Package 3.5L V6 | 6.50 sec | 15.00 sec | 279 hp | AWD |
| 2014 | 3.5L V6 Technology Package | 6.20 sec | 14.80 sec | 273 hp | AWD |
| 2013 | 3.5L V6 Technology Package | 6.20 sec | 14.80 sec | 273 hp | AWD |
| 2013 | 3.5L V6 Technology Package | 6.30 sec | 14.90 sec | 273 hp | AWD |
| 2013 | 3.5L V6 Technology Package | 7.00 sec | 15.40 sec | 273 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine Acura All Wheel Drive Fluid in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.3 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | Acura All Wheel Drive Fluid |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 3.0-4.8 |
| Engine Coolant | Use Honda Type 2 anti-freeze/coolant, |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 7.8 qt |
| Power Steering Fluid | Honda part number 082069002 |
| Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) | 68.0 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Driveshaft Flange to Transmission | 53.0 ft-lbs |
| Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts | 40.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 242.0 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 131.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 650-750 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK |
| Spark Plug Gap | 1.0 - 1.1 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16 ft-lbs |
| Ignition Timing | 5 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance | 2 degrees |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.95-1.10 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.33 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 550 cca |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 176-183 °F |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 56-64 psi |
| Engine Compression | 135 min psi |
| Intake Valve Lash | 0.008-0.009 in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | 0.011-0.013 in |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 37; Rear: 17 /; Front: 37; Rear: 17 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 101; Rear: 80 /; Front: 101; Rear: 80 |
| ABS Sensor Torque | 7.5 / NS |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.063 in |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: .906; Rear: .295 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | .0006 |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | .0016 |
| Maximum Drum Diameter | 7.913 Parking Brake Drum. |
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 2016 Acura RDX represents a dramatic inflection point in the model's federal record: complaints plummeted from 406 in 2015 to just 40 in 2016, suggesting a significant quality improvement following the 2013–2015 spike that included one NHTSA investigation. However, that investigation remained open into 2016, and the 157 TSBs issued for this model year—the highest count up to that point—indicates ongoing dealer-level fixes for persistent issues. The top complaint areas (electrical system, service brakes, power train) align with the types of problems that often emerge as vehicles age, and the presence of 3 crash-related and 2 fire-related complaints warrants attention. Compared to the subsequent 2019–2020 surge (431 and 338 complaints, 5 recalls each), the 2016 model sits in a relatively quiet window before the next wave of problems. The takeaway: the 2016 RDX is a defensible buy IF a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection confirms the electrical and brake systems are sound and all open recalls have been addressed, but the lingering investigation and high TSB volume mean buyer caution is still advised.
All 40 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 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 model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's…
Showing 5 of 157 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B18-021 | 2026-02-28 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag… |
| BPO05022022901 | 2022-05-02 | Equipment | Dealer message - American Honda is investigating a potential quality concern with RDX… |
| BTI&04132022901 | 2022-04-13 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020… |
| BTI&03282022903 | 2022-03-28 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020… |
| BTI&03112022904 | 2022-03-11 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020… |
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EPA figures are 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined mpg.