2012 Nissan Frontier engine air filter: Sizes & Replacement Parts
2.4L I4: WIX 46027; 2.5L I4 naturally aspirated: WIX 46916 / Bosch 5383WS; 4.0L V6 naturally aspirated: WIX 46213 / Purolator A44727. Pick the engine tab that matches your car before ordering.
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Choose your engine size
The 2012 Nissan Frontier uses different engine air filter part numbers by engine. Select your engine, then use the part numbers in that panel.
Not sure which engine you have?
Check the sticker on the driver's door jamb (open the door and look at the door frame) — it lists the engine displacement. You can also look at the rear of the car: a V6 badge means the larger engine; no engine badge typically indicates the base 4-cylinder (I4). When in doubt, check your owner's manual or the underhood emissions sticker.
2.4L I4
Main catalog answer: WIX 46027
- Filter type
- Basic
- Sources
- WIX Filters
The Direct Fit part is the primary catalog listing for this engine row. No additional part numbers were found for this engine row.
Links search this exact part number. Confirm 2012 Nissan Frontier and the 2.4L I4 engine in the seller's vehicle selector before checkout.
2.5L I4 naturally aspirated
Main catalog answer: WIX 46916 / Bosch 5383WS
- Filter type
- Basic
- Sources
- WIX Filters, Bosch Auto Parts
The Direct Fit part is the primary catalog listing for this engine row. No additional part numbers were found for this engine row.
Links search this exact part number. Confirm 2012 Nissan Frontier and the 2.5L I4 naturally aspirated engine in the seller's vehicle selector before checkout.
4.0L V6 naturally aspirated
Main catalog answer: WIX 46213 / Purolator A44727
- Filter type
- Basic
- Sources
- WIX Filters, Purolator Now, Bosch Auto Parts
The Direct Fit part is the primary catalog listing for this engine row. Purolator TA44727, Bosch 5486WS are also listed by checked catalogs for this same engine row.
Links search this exact part number. Confirm 2012 Nissan Frontier and the 4.0L V6 naturally aspirated engine in the seller's vehicle selector before checkout.
Fitment scope and limits
The 2012 Nissan Frontier can use different engine air filters by engine size. Use the row for 2.4L I4, 2.5L I4 naturally aspirated, 4.0L V6 naturally aspirated, then confirm that same engine in the seller's vehicle selector.
The checked catalogs did not provide source-backed replacement interval for this exact record, so this page does not publish those fields.
Catalogs can list more than one part number for the same vehicle. Use this page to compare the listed numbers, then use the seller's vehicle selector before ordering.
Source notes
Listed in 3 catalogs. These part numbers come from filter manufacturer catalogs. Use the source trail below to see which catalog supported this page.
| Source | Role | Supports | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch Auto Parts | Primary | Filters for 2 engine options | 2026-06-25 |
| Purolator Now | Corroboration | Filter for 4.0L V6 naturally aspirated | 2026-06-25 |
| WIX Filters | Corroboration | Filters for 3 engine options | 2026-06-25 |
Checked catalogs: Bosch Auto Parts, Purolator Now, WIX Filters. Replacement interval is not listed unless a source provides it for this exact vehicle and engine row.
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Questions this page answers
What engine air filter fits the 2012 Nissan Frontier 2.4L I4?
Checked catalogs list WIX 46027 for the 2012 Nissan Frontier 2.4L I4. The primary listing is WIX 46027. Confirm this part number in the seller's vehicle selector before ordering.
What engine air filter fits the 2012 Nissan Frontier 2.5L I4 naturally aspirated?
Checked catalogs list WIX 46916, Bosch 5383WS for the 2012 Nissan Frontier 2.5L I4 naturally aspirated. The primary listing is WIX 46916 / Bosch 5383WS. Confirm this part number in the seller's vehicle selector before ordering.
What engine air filter fits the 2012 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6 naturally aspirated?
Checked catalogs list WIX 46213, Purolator A44727, Purolator TA44727, Bosch 5486WS for the 2012 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6 naturally aspirated. The primary listing is WIX 46213 / Purolator A44727, with Purolator TA44727, Bosch 5486WS also listed. Confirm this part number in the seller's vehicle selector before ordering.
How do I know which engine my 2012 Nissan Frontier has?
Check the sticker on the driver's door jamb — it lists the engine displacement. A "V6" badge on the rear of the car means the larger engine. No engine badge typically means the base 4-cylinder (I4). When in doubt, check your owner's manual or the underhood emissions sticker.
Is the 2012 Nissan Frontier engine air filter the same across all engine options?
The 2012 Nissan Frontier can use different engine air filters by engine size. Use the row for 2.4L I4, 2.5L I4 naturally aspirated, 4.0L V6 naturally aspirated, then confirm that same engine in the seller's vehicle selector.
Does this page confirm a replacement interval?
The checked catalogs did not provide source-backed replacement interval for this exact record, so this page does not publish those fields.
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