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 2014 TSX.
The 2014 Acura TSX represents the final iteration of this compact passenger car, utilizing a straightforward maintenance schedule that calls for 4.2 quarts of 0W-20 API-grade engine oil—a specification reflecting the model's mature design by this point in its lifecycle. Across its decade-long production span from 2004 to 2014, the TSX accumulated owner complaints ranging from a high of 142 in its debut year down to just 7 in 2014, marking this model year as the most refined and least problematic in the vehicle's history. With three documented recalls during this period, the 2014 TSX delivered improved reliability compared to earlier generations, though prospective owners should note that service brakes represented the most frequently cited complaint area across all model years. This downward complaint trend positions the 2014 TSX as the culmination of Acura's refinement efforts for this platform, offering buyers the benefit of accumulated improvements throughout the model's run.
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.
| Overall length | 186.2 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3406 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 62.2 / 62.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 60/40 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the TSX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | V6 Technology Package Sedan 3.5L V6 | 6.00 sec | 14.50 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2012 | Special Edition Sedan 2.4L I-4 | 7.00 sec | 15.40 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Technology Package Sport Wagon 2.4L I-4 | 8.10 sec | 16.40 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Technology Package Sport Wagon 2.4L I-4 | 8.20 sec | 16.40 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Technology Package Sport Wagon 2.4L I-4 | 8.30 sec | 16.40 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | V6 Technology Package Sedan 3.5L V6 | 5.90 sec | 14.50 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | V6 Technology Package Sedan 3.5L V6 | 6.00 sec | 14.60 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
| 2010 | V6 Technology Package Sedan 3.5L V6 | 6.10 sec | 14.70 sec | 280 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.2 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. 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 | 4.2 qt |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5 qt |
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Acura part number 08798-9031-A |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 8mm Bolts: 16 ft-lbs, 6mm Bolts: 9 ft-lbs |
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 36 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | AT: 54, MT: 76 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 54 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 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 |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 242 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | AT: 800, MT: 750 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 | NGK |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.039-0.043 in |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.00-1.10 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.50-3.00 oz |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.99-1.10 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 169-176 °F |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 48.0 |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57.0 |
| Engine Compression | 135 minimum PSI. 28 maximum variation PSI. |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 10 psi @ Idle, 44 psi @ 3000 rpm psi |
| Intake Valve Lash | 0.08-0.10 in |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 17 ft-lbs / 37 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 80 ft-lbs |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.063; Rear: 0.039 in |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.0016 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.35 in / 1.098 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.358 in / 1.106 in |
| 1 | 30 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120 | 30 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 14 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 48 ft. lbs., step 2: 60 | 48 ft. lbs |
Prep Use new bolts coating the threads and under bolt heads with new engine oil.
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
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 | 29.0 ft. lbs. | 29 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | If using new bolts, tighten an additional 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
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 TSX closes its generation with the lowest complaint volume on record at seven, a sharp drop from the 132 seen in 2012 and well below the 22–91 range that characterized most prior years. Recalls hold at three, matching the lows of 2007, 2008, and 2013, while technical service bulletins decline to 19, the fewest of any model year in the 2004–2014 span. The complaint profile is narrow: service brakes account for three reports, engine for two, with single entries for electrical system and air bags; the data does not specify root causes for any category. Crash and fire complaints are both zero. Across the generation, complaint spikes align with the 2004 launch, the 2009 redesign, and an unexplained 2012 surge, making 2014 the clear beneficiary of a sustained downward trend in reported issues. For a buyer prioritizing minimal federal complaint history, the 2014 TSX represents the strongest year of the generation to purchase.
All 7 complaints on record, top 4 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 certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer…
Showing 5 of 19 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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… |
| BPaS01222021905 | 2021-01-22 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014… |
| BPaS01062021905 | 2021-01-06 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014… |
| BPaS12102020 | 2020-12-10 | Service Brakes | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014… |
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4.2 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.