--- title: "Nissan Sentra Battery: Group 35" description: "How the Nissan Sentra battery specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. The 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/battery" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Nissan Sentra Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA) The specification is consistent across every generation we hold data for. ## Has the Nissan Sentra battery specification changed by year? | Model years | Group size | CCA | Type | Location | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2020-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/battery) | Group 35 | N/A | FLOODED | Engine bay, driver side | | [2013-2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/battery) | Group 35 | N/A | FLOODED | Engine bay, driver side | | [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/battery) | Group 35 | N/A | FLOODED | Engine bay, driver side | ## Full specifications by generation The battery on a Nissan Sentra is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2020-2025 Nissan Sentra Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/battery) - [2013-2019 Nissan Sentra Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/battery) - [2012 Nissan Sentra Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/battery) ## Nissan Sentra battery: common questions ### What size battery does a 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 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 Nissan Sentra? Engine bay, driver side. ### Does a Nissan Sentra need the battery registered after replacement? No start-stop system, so a standard flooded Group 35 is correct; AGM is an acceptable upgrade. Typical replacements run 550-650 CCA. ## Sources - [2021 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual (capacities, NS-3, bulbs, schedule, CR2032, tires)](https://www.nissan-techinfo.com/refgh0v/og/sentra/2021-Nissan-Sentra.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 23V-581, tie rod assembly, 2020-2022 Sentra](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2021/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls) - [NHTSA recalls, 2024/2025 Sentra (driveshaft 24V-304, 26V-410)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2020 Sentra 2.0L MR20DD (0W-20, drain plug 22-29 ft-lb)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2020/nissan-datsun/sentra/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-mr20dd-b/) - [KBB / Car and Driver, 2020 Sentra specs (149 hp, 3,047 lb curb weight)](https://www.caranddriver.com/nissan/sentra/specs/2020/nissan_sentra_nissan-sentra_2020) - [Go-Parts, 2020-2025 Sentra rear brakes (260mm discs SV/SR, drums S)](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/brakes-rear-nissan-sentra-2020-2025) - [Nissan parts, 15208-65F0E oil filter](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-oil-filter-1520865f0e) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 Sentra EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2021_Nissan_Sentra.shtml) ## Find your exact Sentra - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012) More Nissan Sentra guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/oil) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.