2013–2017 Honda Accord Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA)

Which Honda Accord model years does this cover?

These battery specifications apply to every Honda Accord built from 2013 through 2017 — the 9th generation, mid-size sedan and coupe. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2013–2017 Honda Accord

• 2013Generation launch; Earth Dreams engines, CVT replaces the old 5AT on 4-cylinders
• 2014Accord Hybrid (196 hp i-MMD) and Accord Plug-In launch; Plug-In sold in limited states for 2014 only
• 2016–2017Facelift: new fascias, Honda Sensing widely available, Sport/Touring move to 19-in wheels, electronic parking brake, LED headlights on upper trims. Hybrid skips 2016, returns for 2017 at 212 hp (built in Japan)

What size battery does a 2013–2017 Honda Accord take?

BCI group 51R, rated at 410 cold cranking amps from the factory. Group size is a physical dimension and terminal-position standard, so a battery from a different group may not clamp down or may put the terminals on the wrong side.

How many CCA does a 2013–2017 Honda Accord need?

At least 410 CCA. Going higher is harmless and helps in cold climates; going lower is how a vehicle that started fine in October stops starting in January.

Does the 2013–2017 Honda Accord need an AGM battery?

The factory battery is a conventional flooded type. AGM is a valid upgrade, but never downgrade from AGM to flooded.

Where is the battery on a 2013–2017 Honda Accord?

Engine bay, driver side.

Does a 2013–2017 Honda Accord need the battery registered after replacement?

Honda fits a famously small Group 51R (~410 CCA) to 4-cylinder cars; owners commonly upgrade to a higher-CCA 51R. Some V6 cars carry a larger battery from the factory. Match what is in the tray. Hybrids use a separate trunk-mounted 12V AGM (see hybrid engine entry).