2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA)

Which Hyundai Sonata model years does this cover?

These battery specifications apply to every Hyundai Sonata built from 2011 through 2014 — the YF (6th generation), mid-size sedan. 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 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata

• 2011Generation launch (US sales began in 2010 for MY2011); Sonata Hybrid joins the lineup
• 2012–2014Mid-cycle facelift, Korean-built cars refreshed in 2012, North American-built cars in late 2013 for MY2014
• 2013Minor feature reshuffling among trims; the base GLS model's manual transmission is discontinued
• 2014North American-built Sonatas receive the mid-cycle refresh previewed on Korean-built cars in 2012 (new grille, LED-accented lighting, revised wheels); first US-built model year with the facelifted styling

What size battery does a 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata take?

BCI group 124R (BCI Group 35-equivalent case size), rated at 590 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 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata need?

At least 590 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 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata 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 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata?

Engine bay, driver side.

Does a 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata need the battery registered after replacement?

Owner reports and parts-store cross-references consistently point to a 124R/Group-35-size case; exact factory CCA rating not confirmed from a primary Hyundai source this session.