---
title: "2012-2013 Toyota Corolla Battery: Group 35"
description: "The 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla uses a BCI group 35 battery. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/battery"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA)

The 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla uses a BCI group 35 battery. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy.

**Quick answer**: The 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla uses a Group 35 battery.

## 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla battery specifications (Verified)

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| BCI group size | 35 |
| Battery type | FLOODED |
| AGM required | No |
| Location | Engine bay, driver side |

Note: Factory battery is a JIS 55D23L-format Group 35 rated ~356 CCA; common replacements run 550-640 CCA. Verified against Toyota's own battery application chart (2009-2013 ZRE142).

## Which Toyota Corolla model years does this cover?

These battery specifications apply to every Toyota Corolla built from 2012 through 2013, the E140 (10th generation), compact sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [2012 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012)
- [2013 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2013)

## What changed during the 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2012 | Carryover year for the 2011-facelifted E140; the 2.4L XRS was already discontinued (2010), so all cars are 1.8L 2ZR-FE |
| 2013 | Final E140 year; Special Edition package added. All specs carry over. |

## 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla battery: common questions

### What size battery does a 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla?

Engine bay, driver side.

### Does a 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla need the battery registered after replacement?

Factory battery is a JIS 55D23L-format Group 35 rated ~356 CCA; common replacements run 550-640 CCA. Verified against Toyota's own battery application chart (2009-2013 ZRE142).

## Sources

- [Toyota technical data, Corolla E140 US fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/corolla_140u.htm)
- [Toyota Genuine Battery application chart 2023 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/03_Batteries2023_hi.pdf)
- [Toyota Genuine Spark Plug application chart 2020 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/09_SparkPlugs2020_hi.pdf)
- [Toyota Genuine Oil Filter application chart 2020 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/06_OilFilters2020_hi.pdf)
- [TirePressure.org, 2012 Toyota Corolla placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/toyota/corolla/2012)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2012 Corolla EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2012_Toyota_Corolla.shtml)
- [NHTSA recalls by vehicle, 2012/2013 Toyota Corolla](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)

## Other Toyota Corolla generations

- [2020-2025 Toyota Corolla battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/battery)
- [2014-2019 Toyota Corolla battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2014-2019/battery)

Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/battery).

## More for the 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla

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- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/bulbs)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/brakes)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.