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 2007 TL.
The 2007 Acura TL is a passenger car whose 4.5-quart oil capacity and 5W-20 API specification describe the engine service footprint buyers and technicians need to work with. Across the 1995–2014 model complaint history, this year's 124 owner complaints sit well below the 2004 peak of 551 yet far above the 1995 low of just one, with the electrical system standing out as the top trouble area and four recalls on file. For a researcher, the 2007 lands as a middle-tier year in the TL's reliability arc — neither the problematic 2004 outlier nor a near-spotless early model, but a representative data point shaped primarily by electrical gremlins and a notable recall count.
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 | 189.4 in |
| Overall width | 75.6 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3620 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 62.2 / 61.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 62/38 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Type-S Sedan 3.5L V6 | 5.50 sec | 14.10 sec | 286 hp | FWD |
| 2004 | A-Spec Sedan 3.2L V6 | 5.60 sec | 14.30 sec | 270 hp | FWD |
| 2004 | 3.2 Sedan 3.2L V6 | 5.70 sec | 14.40 sec | 270 hp | FWD |
| 2004 | A-Spec Sedan 3.2L V6 | 5.70 sec | 14.25 sec | 270 hp | FWD |
| 2004 | 3.2 Sedan 3.2L V6 | 5.80 sec | 14.50 sec | 270 hp | FWD |
| 2004 | 3.2 Sedan 3.2L V6 | 6.10 sec | 14.44 sec | 270 hp | FWD |
| 2004 | 3.2 Sedan 3.2L V6 | 6.30 sec | 14.78 sec | 270 hp | FWD |
| 2004 | 3.2 Sedan 3.2L V6 | 6.30 sec | 14.80 sec | 270 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs, 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 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 5W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5 qt |
| Engine Oil | 5W-20 · API |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 8mm Bolts: 16 ft-lbs, 6mm Bolts: 9 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | AT: 54, MT: 76 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Valve Cover Bolts | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 181 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 134 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 750 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 750 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.039-0.043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 13.0 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.10-1.21 lbs |
| Oil Type | PAG 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 4.00-4.50 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 550 cca |
| 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 | 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 |
| Torque to Knuckle | 41 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 37 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 80 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.060 in |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.004 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.35 in |
| 1 | 14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 14 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 47 ft. lbs., step 2: 60 | 47 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 47 ft. lbs., step 2: 60 | 47 ft. lbs |
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 2007 model sits near the low‑point of a decade‑long decline in federal complaints, dropping from a peak of 551 complaints in 2004 to just 124 in 2007—a level that remains unchanged through 2008 before falling further in later years. Recalls follow a similar downward arc, falling from a high of 7 recalls in 2005‑2006 to 4 recalls in both 2007 and 2008, while investigations disappear entirely after 2006. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) also contract sharply, from 123 in 2004 to 36 in 2007, indicating fewer reported systemic issues. The 2007 complaint profile is dominated by Electrical System (20) and Air Bag (19) problems, with modest steering (13) and structure (11) reports, and only 2 crash‑related and 5 fire‑related complaints, suggesting that the most serious safety concerns are limited. **Takeaway:** 2007 marks a notable improvement in overall complaint and recall activity for the TL generation, making it a comparatively safer year to consider for a used purchase.
All 124 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda… Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may…
Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL vehicles. In… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. The original recall began in June 2012, and owners of those vehicles…
Showing 5 of 36 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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… |
| DORE5C4S09 | 2019-07-11 | Suspension | This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of… |
| BBOM05242018901 | 2018-05-24 | Air Bags | Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for… |
| B05-018 | 2016-11-23 | Equipment | SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION. |
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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4.5 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.