--- title: "Nissan Altima Cabin & Engine Air Filters" description: "How the Nissan Altima air filters specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 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/filters" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 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. ## Has the Nissan Altima air filters specification changed by year? | Model years | Cabin filter | Interval | Engine air filter | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2019-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/filters) | Nissan 27277-6CA0A (some listings 27277-6CA1A) | Every 15,000-30,000 mi | Nissan 16546-6CA0A | | [2013-2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/filters) | Nissan 27277-3JC1A | Every 15,000-30,000 mi | Nissan 16546-3TA0A | | [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/filters) | N/A | Every 15,000-30,000 mi | N/A | ## 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 Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019-2025/filters) - [2013-2018 Nissan Altima Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013-2018/filters) - [2012 Nissan Altima Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012/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)](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) ## Find your exact Altima - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/2012) More Nissan Altima guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/wipers) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/altima/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.