--- title: "2012-2015 Honda Civic Battery: Group 51R, 410 CCA" description: "The 2012-2015 Honda Civic 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/civic/2012-2015/battery" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2015 Honda Civic Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA) The 2012-2015 Honda Civic 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 2012-2015 Honda Civic uses a Group 51R battery, 410 CCA. ## 2012-2015 Honda Civic 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: Factory battery is a small flooded Group 51R (~410 CCA). Aftermarket 51R replacements of 410-500 CCA fit all trims. No registration/reset needed after replacement (re-pair Bluetooth/clock). ## Which Honda Civic model years does this cover? These battery specifications apply to every Honda Civic built from 2012 through 2015, the 9th generation (FB/FG), compact sedan and coupe. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 Civic](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012) - [2013 Civic](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2013) - [2014 Civic](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2014) - [2015 Civic](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2015) ## What changed during the 2012-2015 Honda Civic | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Generation launch. A hybrid (1.5L IMA) and a natural-gas 1.8L were also sold 2012-2015 in small numbers, not covered in detail here. | | 2013 | Emergency refresh after poor reviews: new fascias, upgraded interior, standard rearview camera | | 2014 | CVT replaces the 5-speed automatic on 1.8L models; Touring-like EX-L Navi tops the range; Si gains 5 hp (205) | ## 2012-2015 Honda Civic battery: common questions ### What size battery does a 2012-2015 Honda Civic 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 2012-2015 Honda Civic 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 2012-2015 Honda Civic 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 2012-2015 Honda Civic? Engine bay, driver side. ### Does a 2012-2015 Honda Civic need the battery registered after replacement? Factory battery is a small flooded Group 51R (~410 CCA). Aftermarket 51R replacements of 410-500 CCA fit all trims. No registration/reset needed after replacement (re-pair Bluetooth/clock). ## Sources - [AMSOIL product application guide, 2012 Civic 1.8L R18Z1 (oil capacity/viscosity)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2012/honda/civic/1-8l-4-cyl-engine-code-r18z1-6/) - [AMSOIL product application guide, 2014 Civic 2.4L K24Z7](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2014/honda/civic/2-4l-4-cyl-engine-code-k24z7-7/) - [Honda parts, 17220-R1A-A01 engine air filter, 2012-2015 Civic](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-engine-air-filter-17220r1aa01) - [Honda parts, 12290-R1A-A01 / 12290-R1Z-A01 spark plugs](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-spark-plug-12290r1za01) - [TirePressure.org, 2013 Honda Civic placard pressures by trim](https://tirepressure.org/honda/civic/2013) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Honda Civic EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2013_Honda_Civic.shtml) - [Honda News, 2013 Civic Sedan specifications (fuel tank, curb weight)](https://hondanews.com/en-US/releases/release-152f07edcfbf4ebeadde2b4f7ab8c01e-2013-honda-civic-sedan-specifications) - [AutoZone, 2013 Civic headlight bulb fitment (9006 low / 9005 high)](https://www.autozone.com/collision-body-parts-and-hardware/headlight/honda/civic/2013) - [9thGenCivic forum, ATF DW-1 drain & fill volume; Si spark plug spec](https://www.9thgencivic.com/threads/automatic-transmission-fluid-change.116481/) ## Other Honda Civic generations - [2022-2025 Honda Civic battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2022-2025/battery) - [2016-2021 Honda Civic battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016-2021/battery) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/battery). ## More for the 2012-2015 Honda Civic - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/oil) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.