Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 TLX.
The 2019 Acura TLX is a passenger‑car that uses a 4.4‑quart oil capacity with 0W‑20 viscosity and is mated to an Automatic (S9) transmission, delivering EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 20/29/23 mpg. In this model year the vehicle recorded 90 owner complaints, most of which involve the engine, and six recall actions have been issued, placing its complaint level between the 2015 peak of 340 complaints and the 2012 low of just one. Consequently, the 2019 TLX marks a comparatively stable period within the model’s 2012‑2025 complaint history.
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 · 470 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 | 190.6 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3519 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63 / 63 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 60/40 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 20 / 29 / 23 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 engine oil, Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid in the differential, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Acura Type 3.0 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.5 qt |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Acura Type 3.0 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.5 qt |
| Brake Fluid | Dot 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.8 qt |
| Engine Coolant | Honda Type 2 antifreeze/coolant |
| 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 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) | 85.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s) | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Flex or Driveplate Bolts | 55.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential Fill Plug | 35.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential drain Plug | 35.0 ft-lbs |
| Driveshaft Flange to Transmission | 24.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts | 40.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 32.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 32.0 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 26.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| 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 | Acura |
| Spark Plug Gap | .039-.043 in |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.05-1.16 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.33-2.83 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 35 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 470 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 48 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 57.0 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 64.0 |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57.0-64.0 psi |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 60.0 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 67.0 |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 60.0 |
| Engine Compression | 135 Minimum PSI. 29 Maximum Variation PSI. |
| Engine Compression | 135 Minimum PSI. 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 | Front: 6.6; Rear: 6.6 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.063; Rear: 0.063 in |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: 1.024; Rear: .315 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | .0006 |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | .0016 |
| 1 | 48 inch lbs., Step 2: 30 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120° | 48 in |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90° | 15 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 37 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees. Only if you are using a new pulley bolt or new crankshaft, tighten the bolt to 133 ft. lbs. with a torque wrench, loosen the bolt and tighten it to 37 ft. lbs. Tighten the pulley bolt an additional 90 degrees. | 37 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 48 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60 | 48 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 30 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 90°, Step 4: When using new bolts turn 90°. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 90°, Step 4: When using new bolts turn 90°. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 26 ft. lbs., Step 2: 41°. 8mm Bolts: 16 | 26 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2019 Acura TLX sits near the peak of a broader trend that saw complaints spike from 2015 (340) to 2016 (109) and then decline steadily through 2024, with 2024 reporting only 5 complaints. Recall activity mirrors this pattern, peaking at six recalls in 2015 and 2019, then falling to one in 2024. Investigations and TSBs follow a similar downward arc, with the 2019 model having 3 investigations and 66 TSBs—higher than the 2020 and 2021 figures but well below the 2015 peak. The top complaint categories for 2019—Engine (15), Fuel System (8), Fuel/Propulsion (6), and Unknown (6)—indicate the most frequent issues, but the overall complaint count (90) is lower than the 2015 high and comparable to the 2018 figure (93). Given the downward trend in complaints and recalls after 2019, coupled with a relatively modest 2019 complaint volume, a 2019 TLX can be considered a solid purchase year, though prospective buyers should still inspect engine and fuel system components.
All 90 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
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…
Showing 5 of 66 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… |
| B24040A | 2024-05-01 | Engine | Service News - Due to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) regulation change starting with 2019… |
| B23-035 | 2024-01-10 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on during vehicle operation due to variations in the… |
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4.4 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 20 city / 29 highway / 23 combined mpg.