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 RDX.
The 2013 Acura RDX is a compact SUV built on Acura’s then‑current platform and equipped with a six‑speed automatic (S6) transmission that pairs with an engine requiring 4.5 qt of 0W‑20 API‑rated oil, delivering EPA ratings of 20 mpg city, 28 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined. Its modest fuel economy is complemented by a relatively low service requirement, yet the model attracted 161 owner complaints overall, most frequently concerning exterior lighting, and was subject to three recalls during its production run. Within the broader 2007‑2025 RDX complaint record, 2013 falls between the peak of 431 complaints recorded in 2019 and the trough of just 10 complaints in 2024, positioning it as a moderately reliable year in the model’s 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 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 |
| Wheelbase | 105.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3871 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2014 | 3.5L V6 Technology Package | 6.20 sec | 14.80 sec | 273 hp | AWD |
| 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 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.5 qt of 0W-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 | 3.5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 5.3 Pints |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5 qt |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 54 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 9 ft-lbs |
| Engine Valve Cover Bolts | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 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 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 133 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 650 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.039-0.043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Ignition Timing | 10 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance | 2 degrees |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.95-1.06 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 3.0 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 |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 176-183 °F |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57.0 |
| Engine Compression | 135 minimum PSI. 29 maximum variation PSI. |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 37 ft-lbs / 17 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 101 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.063 in |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.0016 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.984 in / 0.354 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.984 in / 0.354 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.906 in / 0.295 in |
| 1 | 14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 14 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 2013 RDX, which launched the second generation, shows a dramatic break from the prior model's trend: complaints surged to 161 from just 15 in 2012, and TSBs more than doubled to 122. This spike contrasts sharply with the first generation's declining complaint trajectory (from 53 in 2007 to 15 in 2012) and precedes even higher complaint volumes in 2014 (239) and 2015 (406), marking 2013 as the start of a steep upward arc in reported issues. The year also triggered the generation's first investigation, while the top complaint areas—exterior lighting (86) and air bags (34)—point to concentrated problem spots, though the data does not specify root causes. With 6 crash complaints and 2 fire complaints already on file, the 2013 model sits at the beginning of a clear quality downturn, making it a risky choice compared to the more stable final years of the first generation.
All 161 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 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 122 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… |
| BPO05022022901 | 2022-05-02 | Equipment | Dealer message - American Honda is investigating a potential quality concern with RDX… |
| 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… |
| BTI&09072021903 | 2021-09-07 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017… |
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4.5 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined mpg.