--- title: "2020-2025 Toyota Highlander Cabin & Engine Air Filters" description: "Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Cabin filter Toyota 87139-0E040. Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/filters" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Cabin filter Toyota 87139-0E040. Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY. **Quick answer**: The 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander cabin air filter is Toyota 87139-0E040 (behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute diy). ## Cabin air filter (High confidence) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | OEM part | Toyota 87139-0E040 | | Location | Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY | | Replace every | Every 30,000 mi (15,000 mi in dusty conditions) | ## Engine air filter, 3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS), 2020-2022 (High confidence) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | OEM part | Toyota 17801-F0050 (element 17801-25020) | | Location | Airbox in engine bay; clips only | | Replace every | Every 30,000 mi | Note: Shared across all XU70 engines including the hybrid ## Engine air filter, 2.4L Turbo 4-cylinder (T24A-FTS), 2023-2025 (High confidence) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | OEM part | Toyota 17801-F0050 (element 17801-25020) | | Location | Airbox in engine bay; clips only | | Replace every | Every 30,000 mi | ## Engine air filter, 2.5L Hybrid (A25A-FXS + THS II), 2020-2025 (High confidence) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | OEM part | Toyota 17801-F0050 (element 17801-25020) | | Location | Airbox in engine bay; clips only | | Replace every | Every 30,000 mi | ## Which Toyota Highlander model years does this cover? These air filters specifications apply to every Toyota Highlander built from 2020 through 2025, the XU70 (4th generation), mid-size 3-row crossover suv (tnga-k platform). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2020 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020) - [2021 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2021) - [2022 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2022) - [2023 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2023) - [2024 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2024) - [2025 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2025) ## What changed during the 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2020 | Generation launch on TNGA-K. Towing: 5,000 lbs V6 with tow package, 3,500 lbs hybrid. Hybrid drops the V6 for a 2.5L four (243 hp net) and adds a FWD option | | 2021 | XSE trim added | | 2022 | Bronze Edition (hybrid) added; final V6 year alongside 2020-2022 transmission complaint cluster | | 2023 | 2.4L turbo (T24A-FTS, 265 hp) replaces the V6; larger 12.3-in touchscreen/cluster available; towing stays 5,000 lbs with tow package | | 2024-2025 | Carryover years; the larger Grand Highlander is a separate model. 2023-2024 cars are in the 25V-595 cluster-software recall population | ## 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander air filters: common questions ### What cabin air filter does a 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander take? Toyota 87139-0E040. ### Where is the cabin air filter on a 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander? Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY. ### How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander? Every 30,000 mi (15,000 mi in dusty conditions). 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 Toyota Highlander take? Toyota 17801-F0050 (element 17801-25020), replaced every 30,000 mi. ## Sources - [Toyota technical data, Highlander XU70 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/highlander_70u.htm) - [Toyota Owners, 2021 Highlander Hybrid owner's manual, 12-volt battery location](https://www.toyota.com/owners/warranty-owners-manuals/digital/article/highlander-hv/2021/om0e143u/ch06se030405/) - [Toyota TrueStart battery application chart, H6 EFB (gas) / H5 LN2 (hybrid)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/03_Batteries2022_hi.pdf) - [Lakeland Toyota parts, 17801-F0050 engine air filter, 2021/2023 Highlander fitment](https://parts.lakelandtoyota.com/p/toyota_2023_HIGHLANDER/Engine-Air-Filter/14760743/17801F0050.html) - [Woburn Toyota parts, 04152-YZZA1 oil filter element fitment for the 2.4L turbo](https://parts.woburntoyota.com/p/Toyota_2025_GRAND-HIGHLANDER-24L-AT-AWD-Limited-Sport-Utility/Engine-Oil-Filter-Element/49507508/04152YZZA1.html) - [Lakeland Toyota parts, 90919-A1008 spark plug (2.4L turbo)](https://toyotaparts.lakelandtoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-spark-plug-90919a1008) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2023 Highlander 2.4L T24A-FTS: 0W-20, 5.6 qt](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2023/toyota/highlander/2-4l-4-cyl-engine-code-t24a-fts-g-turbo/) - [NHTSA recall 23V-865, occupant classification sensor](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V865000) - [NHTSA recall 25V-595, instrument cluster display](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V595000) - [ClassAction.org, 2020-2021 Highlander Hybrid fuel tank fill issue](https://www.classaction.org/news/venting-issue-prevents-2020-2021-toyota-highlander-hybrid-fuel-tank-from-being-filled-to-capacity-class-action-claims) - [The Weekly Driver, 2020-2025 Highlander NHTSA complaint analysis (transmission cluster)](https://theweeklydriver.com/reliability/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2023 Toyota Highlander OE fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/toyota/highlander/2023/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 / 2023 Highlander EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2023_Toyota_Highlander.shtml) ## Other Toyota Highlander generations - [2014-2019 Toyota Highlander air filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/filters) - [2012-2013 Toyota Highlander air filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/filters) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/filters). ## More for the 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/wipers) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.