--- title: "2012-2013 Toyota Highlander Battery: Group 24F, 582 CCA" description: "The 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander uses a BCI group 24F battery rated at 582 cold cranking amps. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/battery" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA) The 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander uses a BCI group 24F battery rated at 582 cold cranking amps. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy. **Quick answer**: The 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander uses a Group 24F battery, 582 CCA. ## 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander battery specifications (Verified) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | BCI group size | 24F | | Cold cranking amps | 582 CCA | | Battery type | FLOODED | | AGM required | No | | Location | Engine bay, driver side | Note: Toyota's TrueStart application chart lists Group 24F for all non-hybrid Highlanders from 2001 on. Factory TrueStart 24F is rated ~582 CCA; 575+ CCA replacements recommended. Hybrids use a different cabin-mounted auxiliary battery (see hybrid engine entry). ## 3.5L Hybrid (2GR-FXE, AWD e-Four) battery (Check your manual) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | BCI group size | JIS-size 12V auxiliary battery (dealer special-order; Toyota's TrueStart chart says "use OE battery application") | | Battery type | AGM | | Location | Inside the vehicle (right rear cargo area, behind trim panel) | Note: 12V auxiliary battery only, the high-voltage NiMH pack is separate, under the second-row seats. Because it is cabin-mounted, use a sealed AGM with a vent tube. Jump posts are under the hood. ## Which Toyota Highlander model years does this cover? These battery specifications apply to every Toyota Highlander built from 2012 through 2013, the XU40 (2nd generation, final years), mid-size 3-row crossover suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012) - [2013 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2013) ## What changed during the 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Carryover of the 2011 facelift (revised fascia, PSX26W fog lamps). Towing: 5,000 lbs V6 with factory tow prep (3,500 without), 1,500 lbs 2.7L, 3,500 lbs hybrid | | 2013 | Final XU40 year; subject of the 14V-148 second-row seat recall | ## 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander battery: common questions ### What size battery does a 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander take? BCI group 24F, rated at 582 cold cranking amps from the factory. 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. ### How many CCA does a 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander need? At least 582 CCA. Going higher is harmless and helps in cold climates; going lower is how a vehicle that started fine in October stops starting in January. ### Does the 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander 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 Highlander? Engine bay, driver side. ### Does a 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander need the battery registered after replacement? Toyota's TrueStart application chart lists Group 24F for all non-hybrid Highlanders from 2001 on. Factory TrueStart 24F is rated ~582 CCA; 575+ CCA replacements recommended. Hybrids use a different cabin-mounted auxiliary battery (see hybrid engine entry). ## Sources - [Toyota technical data, Highlander XU40 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/highlander_40u.htm) - [Toyota TrueStart battery application chart (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/03_Batteries2022_hi.pdf) - [Toyota Genuine spark plug application chart (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/09_SparkPlugs2022_hi.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 14V-148, second row seat lock](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V148000) - [TirePressure.org, 2013 Toyota Highlander placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/toyota/highlander/2013) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Highlander EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2013_Toyota_Highlander.shtml) - [XenonPro, 2011-2013 Highlander bulb size chart](https://www.xenonpro.com/blogs/home/2011-to-2013-toyota-highlander-headlight-bulb-sizes) - [AutoZone, 2013 Highlander wiper blade fitment (26/20)](https://www.autozone.com/ignition-tune-up-and-routine-maintenance/wiper-blade-windshield/toyota/highlander/2013) ## Other Toyota Highlander generations - [2020-2025 Toyota Highlander battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/battery) - [2014-2019 Toyota Highlander battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/battery) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/battery). ## More for the 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/oil) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.