2012–2015 Honda Pilot Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter

Which Honda Pilot model years does this cover?

These air filters specifications apply to every Honda Pilot built from 2012 through 2015 — the 2nd generation (YF3/YF4), 3-row mid-size suv (fwd or vtm-4 4wd). 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 2012–2015 Honda Pilot

• 2012Mid-cycle facelift year for this generation: revised front/rear styling, J35Z4 V6 carries over
• 2013Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, a USB port, a new 8-in i-MID display, backup camera, and tri-zone automatic climate control become standard across the lineup
• 2014Unchanged from 2013
• 2015Final year of the 2nd generation before the all-new 2016 redesign

What cabin air filter does a 2012–2015 Honda Pilot take?

Honda 80292-SDA-407, or equivalents such as Fram CF10134, EPAuto CP134.

Where is the cabin air filter on a 2012–2015 Honda Pilot?

Behind the glovebox; squeeze the glovebox sides to drop it, 5-minute DIY.

How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a 2012–2015 Honda Pilot?

Maintenance Minder code 2 (~15,000–30,000 mi; sooner in dusty areas). Sooner if you drive in heavy traffic, on dirt roads, or through wildfire smoke, a clogged filter shows up first as weak airflow and a foggy windshield that will not clear.

What engine air filter does a 2012–2015 Honda Pilot take?

Honda 17220-RN0-A00, replaced maintenance minder code 2 (~30,000 mi typical).