--- title: "2013-2017 Honda Accord Battery: Group 51R, 410 CCA" description: "The 2013-2017 Honda Accord uses a BCI group 51R battery rated at 410 cold cranking amps. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/battery" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2013-2017 Honda Accord Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA) The 2013-2017 Honda Accord uses a BCI group 51R battery rated at 410 cold cranking amps. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy. **Quick answer**: The 2013-2017 Honda Accord uses a Group 51R battery, 410 CCA. ## 2013-2017 Honda Accord battery specifications (High confidence) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | BCI group size | 51R | | Cold cranking amps | 410 CCA | | Battery type | FLOODED | | AGM required | No | | Location | Engine bay, driver side | Note: 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). ## 2.0L Hybrid (LFA i-MMD two-motor; incl. 2014 Plug-In) battery (Check your manual) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | BCI group size | 12V auxiliary AGM (small-format; trunk-rated) | | Battery type | AGM | | Location | Trunk area (12V auxiliary battery); high-voltage Li-ion pack sits behind the rear seat | Note: The 12V battery only powers electronics and boots the hybrid system, no cranking load, so it is small. Replace with a vented AGM of the same footprint; a dead 12V strands the car even with a healthy hybrid pack. Confirm exact size in the trunk before buying. ## 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. - [2013 Accord](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013) - [2014 Accord](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2014) - [2015 Accord](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2015) - [2016 Accord](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2016) - [2017 Accord](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2017) ## What changed during the 2013-2017 Honda Accord | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2013 | Generation launch; Earth Dreams engines, CVT replaces the old 5AT on 4-cylinders | | 2014 | Accord Hybrid (196 hp i-MMD) and Accord Plug-In launch; Plug-In sold in limited states for 2014 only | | 2016-2017 | Facelift: 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) | ## 2013-2017 Honda Accord battery: common questions ### 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). ## Sources - [AutoZone fitment, 2015 Accord Group 51R battery](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/honda/accord/2015) - [Goodyear fitment, 2013 Accord tire sizes by trim](https://www.goodyear.com/en-us/vehicles/Honda/Accord/2013) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2013 Accord 2.4L K24W1 oil capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/honda/accord/2-4l-4-cyl-engine-code-k24w1-k/) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2013 Accord 3.5L J35Y1 oil capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/honda/accord/3-5l-6-cyl-engine-code-j35y1-j/) - [CarComplaints, 2014 Accord TSB index (CVT judder A17-017, starter A16-002, VTC, EPS A15-056)](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Accord/2014/tsbs/) - [CarComplaints, Accord/Crosstour starter motor lawsuit (TSB A16-002)](https://m.carcomplaints.com/news/2017/honda-accord-crosstour-starter-motor-lawsuit.shtml) - [Honda parts catalog, 17220-5A2-A00 air filter (2.4L)](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/oem-honda-accord-air_filter.html) - [Honda parts, spark plug 12290-R71-L01 (NGK DILZKR7A11G)](https://www.hondapartsguys.com/oem-parts/honda-2008-2017-honda-spark-plug-dilzkr7a11g-ngk-12290r71l01) - [Oil filter cross-reference, Honda 15400-PLM-A02 equivalents](https://www.oilfilter-crossreference.com/convert/HONDA/15400-PLM-A02) ## Other Honda Accord generations - [2023-2025 Honda Accord battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2023-2025/battery) - [2018-2022 Honda Accord battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2018-2022/battery) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/battery). ## More for the 2013-2017 Honda Accord - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/oil) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.