--- title: "2012-2018 Ram 1500 Cabin & Engine Air Filters" description: "Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 2012-2018 Ram 1500, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Cabin filter Mopar 68406048AA (filter) + 68052292AA access door. Behind the glovebox, but most DS trucks left the factory with NO filter installed; the HVAC box accepts the filter once the access door kit is fitted (10-minute retrofit)." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/filters" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2018 Ram 1500 Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 2012-2018 Ram 1500, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Cabin filter Mopar 68406048AA (filter) + 68052292AA access door. Behind the glovebox, but most DS trucks left the factory with NO filter installed; the HVAC box accepts the filter once the access door kit is fitted (10-minute retrofit). **Quick answer**: The 2012-2018 Ram 1500 cabin air filter is Mopar 68406048AA (filter) + 68052292AA access door (behind the glovebox, but most ds trucks left the factory with no filter installed; the hvac box accepts the filter once the access door kit is fitted (10-minute retrofit)). ## Cabin air filter (High confidence) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | OEM part | Mopar 68406048AA (filter) + 68052292AA access door | | Location | Behind the glovebox, but most DS trucks left the factory with NO filter installed; the HVAC box accepts the filter once the access door kit is fitted (10-minute retrofit) | | Replace every | Every 20,000-30,000 mi once fitted | Note: If cabin airflow smells dusty, check whether a previous owner ever installed one. Many DS trucks are running with an empty slot ## Engine air filter, 3.6L Pentastar V6 (2013-2018) (High confidence) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | OEM part | Mopar 53034051AB | | Aftermarket | Fram CA10192, Wix 49018 | | Location | Black airbox on driver side of engine bay; clips only, 2-minute DIY | | Replace every | Inspect at oil changes; replace ~30,000 mi (more often in dust) | ## Engine air filter, 5.7L HEMI V8 (EZH) (High confidence) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | OEM part | Mopar 53034051AB | | Aftermarket | Fram CA10192, Wix 49018 | | Location | Airbox on driver side of engine bay; clips only | | Replace every | Inspect at oil changes; replace ~30,000 mi | ## Engine air filter, 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 (2014-2018, VM Motori) (Check your manual) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | OEM part | Mopar (EcoDiesel-specific element, differs from gas trucks; check VIN) | | Location | Airbox on driver side of engine bay | | Replace every | ~30,000 mi; more often in dust | ## Which Ram 1500 model years does this cover? These air filters specifications apply to every Ram 1500 built from 2012 through 2018, the DS (4th generation; sold 2019-2024 as Ram 1500 Classic), full-size half-ton pickup (regular, quad, crew cab). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012) - [2013 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2013) - [2014 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2014) - [2015 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2015) - [2016 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2016) - [2017 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2017) - [2018 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2018) ## What changed during the 2012-2018 Ram 1500 | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Carryover powertrains: 3.7L V6 (4-spd), 4.7L V8 (6-spd), 5.7L HEMI; hydraulic steering; HOAT coolant | | 2013 | Major refresh: 3.6L Pentastar + ZF 8-speed arrive, electric power steering, optional air suspension, RamBox and 8.4-in Uconnect expand; coolant switches to 10-year OAT | | 2014 | 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 added (first half-ton diesel of the modern era); 4.7L V8 dropped after 2013 | | 2015 | Off-road-focused Rebel trim debuts mid-year with a factory-tuned suspension, off-road tires, and unique styling; interior/trim options broaden | | 2015-2018 | Rebel added (2015, 285/70R17 tires); Limited becomes flagship; mechanical specs otherwise carry over | | 2016 | Essentially unchanged: redesigned center console standard across the lineup; Rebel (introduced mid-2015) gains new interior color choices including Radar Red | | 2018 | DS production continued after 2018 as the 'Ram 1500 Classic' (2019-2024, Tradesman/Express/Warlock/Big Horn trims) sold alongside the new DT. This generation's data applies to those Classic trucks; the DT generation below covers same-year 'new body' trucks | ## 2012-2018 Ram 1500 air filters: common questions ### What cabin air filter does a 2012-2018 Ram 1500 take? Mopar 68406048AA (filter) + 68052292AA access door. ### Where is the cabin air filter on a 2012-2018 Ram 1500? Behind the glovebox, but most DS trucks left the factory with NO filter installed; the HVAC box accepts the filter once the access door kit is fitted (10-minute retrofit). ### How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a 2012-2018 Ram 1500? Every 20,000-30,000 mi once fitted. 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 2012-2018 Ram 1500 take? Mopar 53034051AB, or Fram CA10192, Wix 49018, replaced inspect at oil changes; replace ~30,000 mi (more often in dust). ## Sources - [FCA media, 2015 Ram 1500 specifications (battery, capacities)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/chryslermedia.iconicweb.com/mediasite/specs/2015_RAM_1500_SPvcfijqn696qeodm5be2oh020fk.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 19V-757, EcoDiesel EGR cooler (Part 573 report)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCLRPT-19V757-2821.PDF) - [FCA Safety Recall VB1, diesel EGR cooler, 2014-2019 Ram 1500 (oemdtc)](https://chrysler.oemdtc.com/1423/safety-recall-vb1-diesel-egr-cooler-2014-2019-ram-1500/) - [RamForum, Safety recall P54 / NHTSA 14V-530 fuel pump relay](https://www.ramforum.com/threads/safety-recall-p54-hsta-14v-530-fuel-pump-relay.203933/) - [Diesel Hub, 3.0L EcoDiesel oil change guide (capacities, filters, TSB 18-078-16)](https://www.dieselhub.com/maintenance/ecodiesel-oil-change-guide.html) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2015 Ram 1500 EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2015_Ram_1500.shtml) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2016 Ram 1500 OE fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/ram/1500/2016/) - [RamForumZ, 5.7L spark plug spec (NGK LZFR5C-11, 30k interval)](https://www.ramforumz.com/threads/spark-plug-replacement-5-7l.249281/) - [RamForum, oil change indicator reset procedure](https://www.ramforum.com/threads/how-to-reset-oil-change-indicator.196835/) ## Other Ram 1500 generations - [2019-2025 Ram 1500 air filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2019-2025/filters) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/filters). ## More for the 2012-2018 Ram 1500 - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/wipers) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.