--- title: "2013-2019 Nissan Sentra Battery: Group 35" description: "The 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra uses a BCI group 35 battery. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/battery" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA) The 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra uses a BCI group 35 battery. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy. **Quick answer**: The 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra uses a Group 35 battery. ## 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra battery specifications (High confidence) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | BCI group size | 35 | | Battery type | FLOODED | | AGM required | No | | Location | Engine bay, driver side | Note: Group 35 is the standard fitment; some retailers also list the smaller/cheaper Group 26R, which fits but gives up reserve capacity. The factory battery is modest (~470-540 CCA), a 600+ CCA Group 35 is a common cold-climate upgrade. ## Which Nissan Sentra model years does this cover? These battery specifications apply to every Nissan Sentra built from 2013 through 2019, the B17 (7th generation), compact sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2013 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013) - [2014 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2014) - [2015 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2015) - [2016 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2016) - [2017 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2017) - [2018 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2018) - [2019 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2019) ## What changed during the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2013 | Generation launch, 150 lb lighter than the B16, 1.8L MRA8DE with CVT or 6MT, FE+ aero-economy trims | | 2014 | Revised CVT calibration, steering, and suspension tuning for a smoother, more responsive drive; powertrain otherwise unchanged | | 2015 | Chassis retuned again for improved refinement, per Nissan; powertrain carries over unchanged from 2014 | | 2016 | Facelift: new front/rear fascias and lights, available LED low beams (SL), updated steering/suspension tune, added driver-assist options | | 2017 | SR Turbo (188-hp 1.6L MR16DDT) and NISMO join the lineup; 1.8L re-rated to 124 hp (CVT) | | 2018 | Automatic Emergency Braking made standard | | 2019 | Final B17 year; SR Turbo and NISMO's last year, the last factory-hot Sentra to date | ## 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra battery: common questions ### What size battery does a 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra take? BCI group 35. 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. ### Does the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra 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 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra? Engine bay, driver side. ### Does a 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra need the battery registered after replacement? Group 35 is the standard fitment; some retailers also list the smaller/cheaper Group 26R, which fits but gives up reserve capacity. The factory battery is modest (~470-540 CCA), a 600+ CCA Group 35 is a common cold-climate upgrade. ## Sources - [2017 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual (oil, capacities, NS-3, tires, bulbs, CR2025)](https://owners.nissanusa.com/content/techpub/ManualsAndGuides/Sentra/2017/2017-Sentra-owner-manual.pdf) - [2013 Sentra Factory Service Manual, Engine Lubrication (4.0 L with filter)](https://www.nicoclub.com/service-manual?fsm_download=Sentra/2013/LU.pdf) - [BBB National Programs, Nissan CVT Stringer class action (2013-2017 Sentra, 84 mo/84k)](https://bbbprograms.org/programs/dr/class-action/nissan-cvt) - [Martinez v. Nissan CVT settlement (2018-2019 Sentra, 24 mo/24k extension)](https://www.altimasentraversacvtsettlement2022.com/) - [NHTSA recall 16V-244, occupant classification system](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls) - [NHTSA recall 21V-135, brake light switch, 2016-2019 Sentra](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls) - [Nissan parts. 15208-65F0E oil filter (fits 1995-2021 Sentra)](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-oil-filter-1520865f0e) - [CarComplaints, 2013 Sentra CVT transmission failure](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Nissan/Sentra/2013/transmission/cvt_transmission_failure.shtml) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2014/2017 Sentra EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2017_Nissan_Sentra.shtml) ## Other Nissan Sentra generations - [2020-2025 Nissan Sentra battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/battery) - [2012 Nissan Sentra battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/battery) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/battery). ## More for the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/oil) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.