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title: "2020-2025 Nissan Sentra Cabin & Engine Air Filters"
description: "Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Cabin filter Nissan 27277-6CA0A. Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/filters"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter

Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Cabin filter Nissan 27277-6CA0A. Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY.

**Quick answer**: The 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra cabin air filter is Nissan 27277-6CA0A (behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute diy).

## Cabin air filter (High confidence)

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| OEM part | Nissan 27277-6CA0A |
| Location | Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY |
| Replace every | Every 15,000 mi / 18 months (per the factory schedule) |

## Engine air filter (High confidence)

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| OEM part | Nissan 16546-6LA0A |
| Location | Airbox on driver side of engine bay; clips only, 2-minute DIY |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi (more often in dusty conditions) |

## Which Nissan Sentra model years does this cover?

These air filters specifications apply to every Nissan Sentra built from 2020 through 2025, the B18 (8th generation), compact sedan (independent rear suspension). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [2020 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020)
- [2021 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2021)
- [2022 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2022)
- [2023 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2023)
- [2024 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2024)
- [2025 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2025)

## What changed during the 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2020 | Generation launch: 2.2 in wider, independent rear suspension, 149-hp MR20DD, CVT only, Safety Shield 360 standard |
| 2023 | Minor equipment shuffle; last pre-facelift year |
| 2024 | Facelift: new front fascia and grille, updated wheels and infotainment, slightly better EPA ratings; mechanical specs carry over |
| 2025 | Carryover year, final year of the B18 covered here (an all-new Sentra follows for 2026) |

## 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra air filters: common questions

### What cabin air filter does a 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra take?

Nissan 27277-6CA0A.

### Where is the cabin air filter on a 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra?

Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY.

### How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra?

Every 15,000 mi / 18 months (per the factory schedule). 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 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra take?

Nissan 16546-6LA0A, replaced every 30,000 mi (more often in dusty conditions).

## Sources

- [2021 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual (capacities, NS-3, bulbs, schedule, CR2032, tires)](https://www.nissan-techinfo.com/refgh0v/og/sentra/2021-Nissan-Sentra.pdf)
- [NHTSA recall 23V-581, tie rod assembly, 2020-2022 Sentra](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2021/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls)
- [NHTSA recalls, 2024/2025 Sentra (driveshaft 24V-304, 26V-410)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls)
- [AMSOIL lookup, 2020 Sentra 2.0L MR20DD (0W-20, drain plug 22-29 ft-lb)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2020/nissan-datsun/sentra/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-mr20dd-b/)
- [KBB / Car and Driver, 2020 Sentra specs (149 hp, 3,047 lb curb weight)](https://www.caranddriver.com/nissan/sentra/specs/2020/nissan_sentra_nissan-sentra_2020)
- [Go-Parts, 2020-2025 Sentra rear brakes (260mm discs SV/SR, drums S)](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/brakes-rear-nissan-sentra-2020-2025)
- [Nissan parts, 15208-65F0E oil filter](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-oil-filter-1520865f0e)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 Sentra EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2021_Nissan_Sentra.shtml)

## Other Nissan Sentra generations

- [2013-2019 Nissan Sentra air filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/filters)
- [2012 Nissan Sentra air filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/filters)

Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/filters).

## More for the 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/wipers)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/bulbs)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/brakes)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.