2024–2025 4th generation (N400)
2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA)
The 2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma uses a BCI group LN3 (DIN H6), many trucks ship with an LN4/H7-size 395LN4-MF battery rated at 603 cold cranking amps. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy.
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2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma battery specifications
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| BCI group size | LN3 (DIN H6), many trucks ship with an LN4/H7-size 395LN4-MF |
| Cold cranking amps | 603 CCA |
| Battery type | EFB |
| AGM required | No |
| Location | Engine bay |
Owner's-manual spec is an LN3 'Type A' battery, ≥70 Ah, ≥603 CCA (EN rating); many 2024s left the factory with an 80 Ah / 689 CCA LN4 (395LN4-MF). This is a DIN LN-series case, the old Group 24F does NOT fit. Match the case size actually in your truck before buying.
2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid (T24A-FTS + 48-hp motor) battery
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| BCI group size | LN-series 12V auxiliary (under rear seat, driver side) |
| Battery type | AGM |
| Location | Under the rear seat, driver side, not in the engine bay |
12V auxiliary battery only; the 1.87-kWh NiMH traction pack is under the passenger-side rear seat. Jump-start via the positive terminal in the engine-bay fuse/relay box, not at the battery.
Which Toyota Tacoma model years does this cover?
These battery specifications apply to every Toyota Tacoma built from 2024 through 2025 — the 4th generation (N400), mid-size pickup (xtracab, double cab; tnga-f platform). 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 2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma
- 2024Generation launch: 2.4L turbo only, 8AT or 6-spd manual, coil-sprung multilink rear on most trims (leaf springs on SR/some configs), EPS replaces hydraulic steering, all-LED lighting
- 2024.5i-FORCE MAX hybrid (326 hp / 465 lb-ft) arrives on TRD Sport/Off-Road/Limited/Pro/Trailhunter
- 2025Carryover; front-driveshaft CV recall 25V-656 applies to certain 4WD builds
2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma battery: common questions
What size battery does a 2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma take?
- BCI group LN3 (DIN H6), many trucks ship with an LN4/H7-size 395LN4-MF, rated at 603 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 2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma need?
- At least 603 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 2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma need an AGM battery?
- The factory battery is an EFB type. Match the type when you replace it.
Where is the battery on a 2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma?
- Engine bay.
Does a 2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma need the battery registered after replacement?
- Owner's-manual spec is an LN3 'Type A' battery, ≥70 Ah, ≥603 CCA (EN rating); many 2024s left the factory with an 80 Ah / 689 CCA LN4 (395LN4-MF). This is a DIN LN-series case, the old Group 24F does NOT fit. Match the case size actually in your truck before buying.
Sources
- Toyota USA Newsroom, 2024 Tacoma reveal (powertrains, towing, payload)
- Toyota USA Newsroom, 2024 Tacoma i-FORCE MAX
- 2024 Tacoma owner's-manual fluid specs writeup (autoevolution)
- AMSOIL product lookup, 2024 Tacoma T24A-FTS capacities
- CarComplaints, T-SB-0076-24 Tacoma transmission TSB coverage
- NHTSA recall lookup, 2024–2025 Tacoma (25V-058, 25V-595, 25V-656, 26V-514)
- Wheel-Size.com, 2024 Tacoma OE fitments
- fueleconomy.gov, 2024 Tacoma EPA ratings
- 4GTaco, owner's-manual 12V battery spec and lug torque threads