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 RLX Sport Hybrid.
The 2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid is a passenger‑car built on Acura’s flagship platform and paired with an automatic S6 transmission that runs on a 0W‑20 oil requiring 4.5 qt. Its powertrain delivers an EPA‑rated 20 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and a combined 23 mpg, positioning the hybrid as one of the more efficient options in its class. With only two owner complaints recorded for the model year—none involving recalls—and a complaint history that peaks at three in 2018 and dips to a single issue in 2014, the 2016 RLX sits in a period of consistently low reported problems, indicating solid reliability within its generation.
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 | 196.5 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in |
| Overall height | 57.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4365 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 64.2 / 64.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 57/43 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 20 / 30 / 23 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 102 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 15 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, 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.
| 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 | 8.5 qt |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5 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 |
| 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 | 35.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 35.0 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 630-730 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 900-1000 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 | 5 degrees |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.00-1.10 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 4.25 oz |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.95-1.10 lbs |
| Oil Type | DENSO ND-OIL 11 |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 169-176 °F |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57-64 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: 26 /; Front: 37; Rear: 26 |
| 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: .315 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | .0006 |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | .0016 |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: 1.024; Rear: .315 |
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 2014 model year opened the generation with 2 recalls, 3 investigations, and a high 63 technical service bulletins (TSBs), suggesting early teething issues. By 2016, recalls dropped to zero, TSBs fell to 42, and complaints remained low at just 2—one for the engine and one for the traction control system—with no crash or fire incidents. This places the 2016 model in a favorable position along the trend arc, after the initial wave of corrective actions but before the 2019 model year’s 2 recalls. The subsequent years saw TSBs decline further to 13 and 14, but the 2018 model had 3 complaints and the 2019 model reintroduced recalls, making 2016 a relatively stable midpoint. Based solely on the federal record, the 2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid appears to be a prudent used purchase, offering a balance of low complaints and zero recalls.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 42 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B16-008 | 2024-09-04 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Drivers may experience a chirping sound coming from the engine area… |
| ONLA8E20220830 | 2022-08-25 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Owner notification - Our records indicate that a Emissions Recall has not been completed… |
| B15090E | 2021-01-26 | Wheels | ServiceNews Article - Do you have a slow tire leak, but there are no signs of sidewall… |
| ONLA8E11022020 | 2020-11-02 | Power Train | Owner Notification Letter - When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a… |
| B14-025 | 2020-09-18 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service Bulletin - The timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up. |
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4.5 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 20 city / 30 highway / 23 combined mpg.