Tesla Model 3 · 2017–2025
Tesla Model 3 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 Tesla Model 3 air filters specification changed by year?
| Model years | Cabin filter | Interval | Engine air filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | Tesla 1107681-00-A family (two filters; -00-B/-00-C revisions interchange, fits 2017–2025) | Every 2 years (Tesla official) | N/A |
| 2017–2023 | Tesla 1107681-00-A (two filters per car, sold as a pair; later revisions -00-B/-00-C interchange) | Every 2 years (Tesla official) | 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 Tesla Model 3 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.
Tesla Model 3 air filters: common questions
What cabin air filter does a Tesla Model 3 take?
- Tesla 1107681-00-A family (two filters; -00-B/-00-C revisions interchange, fits 2017–2025), or equivalents such as EPAuto CP681, HEPA-carbon upgrade pairs sized for 1107681-00-A.
Where is the cabin air filter on a Tesla Model 3?
- Behind the passenger-side footwell cover and center-console side panel; T20 screw (or squeeze tabs) on the HVAC cover, then pull both filters. ~30-minute DIY..
How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a Tesla Model 3?
- Every 2 years (Tesla official). 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.
Sources
- Tesla Support, Vehicle Maintenance (Model 3 intervals: cabin filter 2 yr, brake fluid 4 yr, rotation 6,250 mi, no desiccant for heat-pump cars)
- Wheel-Size.com, 2024 Tesla Model 3 OE fitments and 42 psi pressures
- Mavis, 2025 Model 3 Performance staggered OE sizes (235/35R20 front, 275/30R20 rear)
- NHTSA Part 573 report, recall 25V-002 (vehicle computer / rearview camera)
- NHTSA Part 573 report, recall 24V-376 (seat belt reminder)
- NHTSA Part 573 report, recall 24V-935 (TPMS warning light)
- Tesla Shop. Model 3 wiper blade (fits all Model 3 years)
- Tesla DIY Guide, Replacing Cabin Filters (procedure shared with pre-Highland cars)
- Wikipedia, Tesla Model 3 (Highland launch timing, curb weights, EPA ranges)
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