2012–2013 Subaru Forester Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA)

Which Subaru Forester model years does this cover?

These battery specifications apply to every Subaru Forester built from 2012 through 2013 — the SH (3rd generation), compact crossover suv. 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 2012–2013 Subaru Forester

• 20122.5X Touring trim added above 2.5X Limited with HID headlights, a rearview camera, dual-zone automatic climate control, and silver roof rails; 2.5XT models gain a larger rear spoiler
• 2012–2013Facelift years of the SH generation; non-turbo trims run the newer FB25 while the 2.5XT retains the EJ25 turbo through the end of production in 2013
• 2013Minor changes only: Sky Blue dropped from the exterior color palette, replaced by Marine Blue and Deep Cherry Pearl

What size battery does a 2012–2013 Subaru Forester 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 2012–2013 Subaru Forester 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 2012–2013 Subaru Forester?

Engine bay, driver side.

Does a 2012–2013 Subaru Forester need the battery registered after replacement?

Standard flooded Group 35 battery; no start-stop system on this generation.