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9th gen · 2013-2017

2013-2017 Honda Accord Battery Size

4-cyl 2.4L models use Group 51R; V6 3.5L models use Group 24F. Battery fit is the same for every year in this generation — always confirm against the installed battery label, owner's manual, or a VIN-based retailer lookup before ordering.

Battery specs carried straight over into the ninth generation. A 2013–2017 Accord with the 2.4L four-cylinder still calls for a Group 51R at 500 to 590 CCA, flooded or AGM; the 3.5L V6 still calls for a Group 24F at roughly 700 CCA. What deserves a second look on these cars is the group number itself. Printed side by side, 51 and 51R read nearly identically, and the R is the whole difference — it marks which side the terminals sit on. Read the label on the battery already in the car and match it exactly, R included, before ordering.

2013-2017 Honda Accord battery fitment (9th gen)
Engine / trim Group size CCA Type Notes Shop
4-cyl 2.4L 51R 500-590 Flooded / AGM Most 9th-gen four-cylinder Accords remain Group 51R; verify 51 vs 51R on the label. Shop ▸
V6 3.5L 24F ~700 Flooded / AGM The V6 fitment usually uses Group 24F; do not downsize to 51R unless your label says so. Shop ▸

What to check before buying

  • Group size: this controls physical fit, hold-down, and terminal position.
  • Terminal direction: 51R has reversed terminals; 51 and 51R are not interchangeable.
  • CCA: match or exceed the factory rating in the same group size.
  • Chemistry: keep AGM if your Accord came with AGM, especially on hybrid or start/stop trims.

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Frequently asked questions

What size battery does a 2013-2017 Honda Accord take?
Across 2013-2017 (9th gen), fitment is set by engine, not by year — every model year in this range shares the same battery. 4-cyl 2.4L models use Group 51R; V6 3.5L models use Group 24F. Confirm the exact group size on the label of your current battery or with a VIN-based retailer lookup before buying.
How many CCA does a 2013-2017 Honda Accord battery need?
Match or exceed the factory rating. For this generation, common fitments are 51R at 500-590 CCA and 24F at ~700 CCA. Higher CCA in the same group size is fine; the wrong physical group size is not.
Should a 2013-2017 Honda Accord use AGM or flooded?
Use the chemistry your car was designed for. Older gas Accords can often run flooded or AGM in the correct group size, while newer start/stop, Touring, and hybrid trims should stay AGM if they came with AGM.
Is a specific model year — like a single 2013 car — different?
No. Every 2013-2017 Accord in this generation uses the same group size and CCA for a given engine, which is why one page covers the whole range instead of a near-identical page per year.