---
title: "2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma Battery: Group 24F, 585 CCA"
description: "The 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma uses a BCI group 24F battery rated at 585 cold cranking amps. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/battery"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA)

The 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma uses a BCI group 24F battery rated at 585 cold cranking amps. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy.

**Quick answer**: The 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma uses a Group 24F battery, 585 CCA.

## 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma battery specifications (High confidence)

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| BCI group size | 24F |
| Cold cranking amps | 585 CCA |
| Battery type | FLOODED |
| AGM required | No |
| Location | Engine bay, driver side |

Note: Factory battery is a flooded Group 24F rated ~585 CCA; common replacements run 650-750 CCA. Same group size carried into the 3rd generation.

## Which Toyota Tacoma model years does this cover?

These battery specifications apply to every Toyota Tacoma built from 2012 through 2015, the 2nd generation (N250, facelift years), mid-size pickup (regular, access, double cab; 2wd/4wd). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [2012 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012)
- [2013 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2013)
- [2014 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2014)
- [2015 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2015)

## What changed during the 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2012 | Facelift year for the 2005-2015 generation: new front end, interior, and Entune head units; mechanical carryover |
| 2013 | Last year of the X-Runner street-performance trim |
| 2015 | Final year of the 2nd generation; TRD Pro trim debuts (265/70R16 with Bilstein suspension) |

## 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma battery: common questions

### What size battery does a 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma take?

BCI group 24F, rated at 585 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 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma need?

At least 585 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 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma 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 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma?

Engine bay, driver side.

### Does a 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma need the battery registered after replacement?

Factory battery is a flooded Group 24F rated ~585 CCA; common replacements run 650-750 CCA. Same group size carried into the 3rd generation.

## Sources

- [Toyota technical data, Tacoma N200 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/tacoma_200.htm)
- [Toyota Support, which engines get 5,000 vs 10,000-mile oil intervals](https://support.toyota.com/s/article/What-are-the-oil-chan-7604)
- [NHTSA recall 13V-557, 2TR-FE valve springs](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2013/RCMN-13V557-5284.pdf)
- [NHTSA TSB T-SB-0046-12, 4WD rear propeller shaft clunk](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10132101-9999.pdf)
- [Reuters, Toyota $3.4B frame rust settlement (2005-2010 Tacoma)](https://www.reuters.com/article/business/toyota-to-settle-us-truck-rust-lawsuit-for-up-to-34-billion-idUSKBN1370PE/)
- [TirePressures.co, 2013 Tacoma placard pressures](https://tirepressures.co/cars/toyota/tacoma/2013/)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2014 Tacoma EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2014_Toyota_Tacoma.shtml)
- [Kendall Toyota parts, 90915-YZZD1 oil filter supersession](https://parts.kendalltoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-oil-filter-90915yzzd1)

## Other Toyota Tacoma generations

- [2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2024-2025/battery)
- [2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/battery)

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

## More for the 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/oil)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/bulbs)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/specs)

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