Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 TL.
The 2011 Acura TL is a passenger car equipped with an automatic (S5) transmission, EPA ratings of 18/26/21 mpg, and an engine requiring 4.5 quarts of 5W-20 API oil. Within the model’s 1995–2014 complaint history, this model year generated just 20 owner complaints—a figure far below the 2004 peak of 551 and much closer to the low end anchored by 1995’s single complaint. That minimal volume, alongside three recalls and air bags ranking as the top complaint area, situates the 2011 TL among the most sparsely reported years in the nameplate’s documented reliability 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 (S5) |
| Overall length | 195.7 in |
| Overall width | 74 in |
| Overall height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3708 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63 / 63.4 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 18 / 26 / 21 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 98 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 13 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | SH-AWD Sedan 3.7L V6 | 5.20 sec | 13.80 sec | 305 hp | AWD |
| 2010 | SH-AWD Sedan 3.7L V6 | 5.20 sec | 13.70 sec | 305 hp | AWD |
| 2012 | SH-AWD Sedan 3.7L V6 | 5.30 sec | 13.90 sec | 305 hp | AWD |
| 2012 | SH-AWD Sedan 3.7L V6 | 6.20 sec | 14.70 sec | 305 hp | AWD |
| 2009 | SH-AWD Sedan 3.7L V6 | 6.00 sec | 14.80 sec | 305 hp | AWD |
| 2009 | SH-AWD Sedan 3.7L V6 | 6.20 sec | 14.70 sec | 305 hp | AWD |
| 2009 | SH-AWD Sedan 3.7L V6 | 6.50 sec | 15.10 sec | 305 hp | AWD |
| 2009 | SH-AWD Sedan 3.7L V6 | 6.50 sec | 14.80 sec | 305 hp | AWD |
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 94 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 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 5W-20 · API |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | AT: 54, MT: 76 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | in three steps: 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | in three steps: 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 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 | 94 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 242 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 181 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 680 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 700 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 |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.10-1.22 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.75 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 550 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| 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 |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57.0 |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57.0 |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 16 ft-lbs / 53 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 65 ft-lbs / 101 ft-lbs |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.063 in |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.0016 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.429 in / 1.098 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.437 in / 1.106 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 |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2011 Acura TL represents a notable inflection point in the fourth-generation (2009–2014) reliability trend. Complaints plummeted to 20 in 2011—down from 64 in 2010 and far below the 130 reported in 2012—while recalls remained steady at 3, matching adjacent years. This year also saw no federal investigations, contrasting with the single probe in 2012 and 2013, suggesting unresolved issues in later models. Air bag complaints dominated (13 of 20), though the data doesn’t specify root causes, while fire-related complaints (2) and a single crash report indicate isolated incidents. The 2011’s sharp drop in complaints, coupled with stable recall activity, positions it as the most reliable year in this generation’s federal record. For a used TL, this makes 2011 the standout choice.
All 20 complaints on record, top 6 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 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 84 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… |
| BPaS02262021905 | 2021-02-26 | Service Brakes | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014… |
| BPaS02102021903 | 2021-02-10 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014… |
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4.5 qt of 5W-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 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.