2010–2014 Subaru Outback Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA)

Which Subaru Outback model years does this cover?

These battery specifications apply to every Subaru Outback built from 2010 through 2014 — the BR (4th generation), mid-size wagon/crossover. 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 2010–2014 Subaru Outback

• 2010–2012Generation launch; pre-facelift styling, slightly taller ride height than later years
• 2011Minor changes following the 2010 redesign: XM satellite radio becomes standard and the power liftgate feature expands to more trims
• 2012Premium trim gains a new standard six-speaker stereo along with standard Bluetooth and USB connectivity
• 2013–2014Minor facelift: revised front/rear fascias, updated infotainment options; mechanical specs carry over

What size battery does a 2010–2014 Subaru Outback 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 2010–2014 Subaru Outback 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 2010–2014 Subaru Outback?

Engine bay, driver side.

Does a 2010–2014 Subaru Outback need the battery registered after replacement?

Standard flooded Group 35 battery; no start-stop system on this generation, so no AGM requirement.