2019–2025 L34 (6th generation)
2019–2025 Nissan Altima Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter
Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 2019–2025 Nissan Altima, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Cabin filter Nissan 27277-6CA0A (some listings 27277-6CA1A). Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY.
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The 2019–2025 Nissan Altima cabin air filter is Nissan 27277-6CA0A (some listings 27277-6CA1A) (behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute diy).
Cabin air filter
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | Nissan 27277-6CA0A (some listings 27277-6CA1A) |
| Location | Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY |
| Replace every | Every 15,000–30,000 mi |
Engine air filter, 2.5L 4-cylinder direct-injection (PR25DD)
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | Nissan 16546-6CA0A |
| Location | Airbox on driver side of engine bay; clips only, 2-minute DIY |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi (more often on dusty roads) |
Engine air filter, 2.0L VC-Turbo (KR20DDET variable-compression)
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Airbox in engine bay; clips only. VC-Turbo uses a different element than the 2.5 (16546-6CA0A is the 2.5L part), buy by VIN. |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Which Nissan Altima model years does this cover?
These air filters specifications apply to every Nissan Altima built from 2019 through 2025 — the L34 (6th generation), mid-size sedan (fwd; awd available with 2.5l). 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 2019–2025 Nissan Altima
- 2019Generation launch: PR25DD 2.5L with first-ever Altima AWD option, 2.0L VC-Turbo replaces the V6, ProPILOT Assist available, electronic parking brake standard
- 2020Platinum VC-Turbo's last year; Safety Shield 360 standard on more trims
- 2021VC-Turbo now SR-only
- 2022Carryover year: S/SV/SR/SR VC-Turbo/Platinum lineup and powertrains unchanged ahead of the 2023 facelift
- 2023Facelift: new grille and wheels, available 12.3-in touchscreen with wireless CarPlay, updated Intelligent Cruise
- 2024Carries over following the 2023 refresh; lineup unchanged (S, SV, SR, SR VC-Turbo, SL) ahead of the VC-Turbo's discontinuation for 2025
- 2025Final model year. VC-Turbo dropped, 2.5L only; SV Special Edition added. Nissan announced Altima production ends after 2025.
2019–2025 Nissan Altima air filters: common questions
What cabin air filter does a 2019–2025 Nissan Altima take?
- Nissan 27277-6CA0A (some listings 27277-6CA1A).
Where is the cabin air filter on a 2019–2025 Nissan Altima?
- Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY.
How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a 2019–2025 Nissan Altima?
- Every 15,000–30,000 mi. 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 2019–2025 Nissan Altima take?
- Nissan 16546-6CA0A, replaced every 30,000 mi (more often on dusty roads).
Sources
- Nissan USA Newsroom, 2019 Altima specifications (oil capacities, weights, fuel tank)
- AMSOIL product lookup, 2019 Altima 2.5L PR25DD (0W-20, 5.4 qt, drain plug 22–29 ft-lbs)
- NHTSA recall 25V-437, VC-Turbo engine bearings
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle, 2019 Nissan Altima (18V-922, 19V-235, 19V-316, 19V-654, 23V-628)
- Nissan parts, 16546-6CA0A engine air filter fitment (2019–2025 Altima)
- Nissan parts, 22401-6LD1C spark plug (2019–2025)
- TirePressure.org, 2019 Nissan Altima placard pressures
- fueleconomy.gov, 2019 Nissan Altima EPA ratings
- Cars.com, Nissan drops VC-Turbo from 2025 Altima
- Goodyear tire lookup, 2019 Altima OE sizes by trim