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 2013 ILX.
The 2013 Acura ILX is a passenger car that requires 3.8 quarts of 0W-20 API-certified motor oil for maintenance, and owner-reported data shows this model year recorded 65 total complaints—the highest of any year in the ILX's model history from 2013 to 2022—with air bags emerging as the most frequently cited issue across six total recalls issued for this model year; this places the 2013 ILX at the problematic end of the model's reliability trajectory, as complaint volumes dropped steadily to just 3 by 2022, suggesting meaningful improvements in subsequent model years.
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 151R · 340 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 | 178.7 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in |
| Overall height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2989 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.1 / 59.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 60/40 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the ILX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2.4L Premium Package 2.4L I-4 | 6.40 sec | 15.00 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2013 | 2.4L Premium Package 2.4L I-4 | 6.40 sec | 14.90 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2013 | 2.4L Premium Package 2.4L I-4 | 6.90 sec | 15.40 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2013 | 2.0L Technology Package 2.0L I-4 | 9.30 sec | 17.20 sec | 150 hp | FWD |
| 2013 | 1.5L Hybrid Technology Package 1.5L I-4 +EM | 10.80 sec | 18.20 sec | 111 hp | FWD |
| 2014 | 2.4L Premium Package 2.4L I-4 | 6.70 sec | 15.20 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2015 | 2.0L Technology Package 2.0L I-4 | 8.30 sec | 16.60 sec | 150 hp | FWD |
| 2016 | 2.4L Technology Plus & A-SPEC Package 2.4L I-4 | 6.60 sec | 15.20 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.8 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 2.6 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.8 qt |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.6 qt |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 8mm Bolts: 16 ft-lbs, 6mm Bolts: 9 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 32 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | AT: 54, MT: 76 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 18 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 18 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 181 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 133 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 750 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 650 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load) | 750 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 750 rpm |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.83-0.94 lbs |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 3.0 oz |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.83-0.95 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 176-183 °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 |
| Brake Application | WITH FN 3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 17 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 80 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 25 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 80 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 17 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 55 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.063 in |
| 1 | 7ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 7 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 30 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120 | 30 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 27 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 27 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 52 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 52 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 37 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 37 ft. lbs |
Prep Inspect the diameter of the used bolts at 45mm and 50mm from the end of the bolt. If the bolt diameter is less than 0.417 (10.6mm), replace the bolt.
| 1 | 30.0 ft. lbs. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | If using new bolts, tighten an additional 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40 | 18 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 2013 Acura ILX sits at the top of the generation’s complaint volume, with 65 complaints, six recalls, one investigation, and 64 TSBs—higher complaint counts than any subsequent year and tied with 2016 for the most recalls in the record. After 2013, complaints trended downward to 19 by 2015 before spiking again in 2016, while TSB activity remained comparatively modest in the early years and rose sharply from 2016 onward. The leading complaint area for 2013 was air bags, accounting for 22 of the 65 complaints, followed by power train and electrical issues; the data does not specify root causes. There were also six crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints recorded for the target year. As the first model year in this generation, 2013’s elevated complaint and recall activity is consistent with an initial-production vehicle, making later years such as 2014, 2015, or 2017 appear cleaner by comparison. Unless the specific 2013 example has complete recall documentation and a clean service history, a buyer would likely be better served by choosing a later model year with lower federal complaint volume.
All 65 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 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 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service…
Showing 5 of 64 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B18-020 | 2026-02-28 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag… |
| B18-020 | 2022-04-08 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
| B18-020 | 2022-03-01 | Equipment | Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
| B20-006 | 2020-03-10 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
| B19050B | 2019-05-16 | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both… |
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3.8 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.