--- title: "2019-2025 Nissan Altima Cabin & Engine Air Filters" description: "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." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/filters" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 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. **Quick answer**: 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. - [2019 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019) - [2020 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2020) - [2021 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2021) - [2022 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2022) - [2023 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2023) - [2024 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2024) - [2025 Altima](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2025) ## What changed during the 2019-2025 Nissan Altima | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2019 | Generation launch: PR25DD 2.5L with first-ever Altima AWD option, 2.0L VC-Turbo replaces the V6, ProPILOT Assist available, electronic parking brake standard | | 2020 | Platinum VC-Turbo's last year; Safety Shield 360 standard on more trims | | 2021 | VC-Turbo now SR-only | | 2022 | Carryover year: S/SV/SR/SR VC-Turbo/Platinum lineup and powertrains unchanged ahead of the 2023 facelift | | 2023 | Facelift: new grille and wheels, available 12.3-in touchscreen with wireless CarPlay, updated Intelligent Cruise | | 2024 | Carries over following the 2023 refresh; lineup unchanged (S, SV, SR, SR VC-Turbo, SL) ahead of the VC-Turbo's discontinuation for 2025 | | 2025 | Final 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)](https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/release-215892633e2d484998bf260cfe01349c-2019-nissan-altima-specifications) - [AMSOIL product lookup, 2019 Altima 2.5L PR25DD (0W-20, 5.4 qt, drain plug 22-29 ft-lbs)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2019/nissan-datsun/altima/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-pr25dd-d/) - [NHTSA recall 25V-437, VC-Turbo engine bearings](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V437-0139.pdf) - [NHTSA recalls by vehicle, 2019 Nissan Altima (18V-922, 19V-235, 19V-316, 19V-654, 23V-628)](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=nissan&model=altima&modelYear=2019) - [Nissan parts, 16546-6CA0A engine air filter fitment (2019-2025 Altima)](https://nissan.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/nissan-air-filter-165466ca0a) - [Nissan parts, 22401-6LD1C spark plug (2019-2025)](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-spark-plug-224016ld1c) - [TirePressure.org, 2019 Nissan Altima placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/nissan/altima/2019) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2019 Nissan Altima EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2019_Nissan_Altima.shtml) - [Cars.com, Nissan drops VC-Turbo from 2025 Altima](https://www.cars.com/articles/nissan-axes-turbocharged-engine-from-2025-altima-adds-sv-special-edition-488081/) - [Goodyear tire lookup, 2019 Altima OE sizes by trim](https://www.goodyear.com/en-us/vehicles/Nissan/Altima/2019) ## Other Nissan Altima generations - [2013-2018 Nissan Altima air filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/filters) - [2012 Nissan Altima air filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/filters) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/filters). ## More for the 2019-2025 Nissan Altima - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/wipers) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.