Nissan Altima · 2012–2025
Nissan Altima Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
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Has the Nissan Altima air filters specification changed by year?
| Model years | Cabin filter | Interval | Engine air filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2025 | Nissan 27277-6CA0A (some listings 27277-6CA1A) | Every 15,000–30,000 mi | Nissan 16546-6CA0A |
| 2013–2018 | Nissan 27277-3JC1A | Every 15,000–30,000 mi | Nissan 16546-3TA0A |
| 2012–2012 | N/A | Every 15,000–30,000 mi | N/A |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The air filters on a Nissan Altima is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.
2019–2025 Nissan Altima
L34 (6th generation) · Mid-size sedan (FWD; AWD available with 2.5L) · Air & cabin filters
2013–2018 Nissan Altima
L33 (5th generation) · Mid-size sedan · Air & cabin filters
2012 Nissan Altima
L32 (4th generation, final year) · Mid-size sedan (coupe continued separately through 2013) · Air & cabin filters
Nissan Altima air filters: common questions
What cabin air filter does a Nissan Altima take?
- Nissan 27277-6CA0A (some listings 27277-6CA1A).
Where is the cabin air filter on a Nissan Altima?
- Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY.
How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a 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 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
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