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By Michelle Wan · Reviewed by David Clark, Licensed HVAC Technician
Published: July 21, 2026 · Updated: July 21, 2026
Every 2016 Honda Civic takes the same cabin air filter: Honda part 80292-TBA-A11, and it sits behind the glovebox. One part covers the sedan and the coupe, and both the 2.0L and the 1.5L turbo. The swap takes about 10 minutes, needs no tools, and the airflow arrows point down toward the blower.
Not sure which version to buy? The quick match below sorts it out.
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The 2016 Honda Civic (10th generation) uses a single panel-style cabin air filter that sits behind the glovebox, and it fits every 2016 trim: sedan and coupe, 2.0L and 1.5L turbo alike. The genuine Honda part number is 80292-TBA-A11; quality aftermarket and upgrade filters cross-reference to CF11182 / 24201. Swapping it is a tool-free, roughly 10-minute job, and doing it yourself costs about $10–$50 versus $50–$150 at a dealer or shop.
One filter fits all 2016 Civics. Sedan or coupe, base 2.0L or 1.5L turbo, one cabin air filter fits the whole 2016 lineup.
OEM part number: 80292-TBA-A11. Aftermarket and upgrade filters are sold under cross-references like CF11182, WIX 24201, and XC36080.
It lives behind the glovebox. No tools needed. Drop the glovebox, pull out the old filter, and slide the new one in with the airflow arrows pointing down.
Replace it every 12,000–15,000 miles, or about once a year, and sooner if you drive dusty roads, through wildfire smoke, or in heavy city traffic.
A HEPA upgrade fits the same slot. Filterbuy’s auto cabin air filters use HEPA-certified media that captures 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns, and are built in the USA to OEM dimensions, so you get the same easy install and cleaner air.
Every 2016 Honda Civic uses the same cabin air filter, regardless of trim or engine. The 2016 model year launched the 10th-generation Civic, so a 2016 sedan and a 2016 coupe (and both the 2.0L naturally aspirated and 1.5L turbocharged engines) all take the identical part. The genuine Honda cabin air filter for these cars is part number 80292-TBA-A11, which Honda catalogs as an “element filter” and lists as fitting the 2016–2021 Civic among other models.
That single-fit simplicity is good news: you don’t need to decode your trim level to order correctly. You only need the year (2016) and the model (Civic). If you’d rather skip the part numbers entirely, Filterbuy’s vehicle selector for auto cabin air filters matches the right filter to your car in a couple of clicks.
Because aftermarket brands use their own catalog numbers, the same physical filter shows up under several cross-references. Here’s how the common ones line up.
The cabin air filter in a 2016 Honda Civic is located behind the glovebox, on the passenger side, tucked into the HVAC housing just downstream of the blower. This is the most common spot in modern cars (roughly 70–80% of vehicles put the filter here), and you can reach it from the passenger seat without any tools.
If your Civic’s vents have gone weak even at full fan speed, or you catch a musty smell when the AC or heat kicks on, a clogged filter behind that glovebox is the usual culprit. Filterbuy’s guide on where the cabin air filter is located covers other makes too.
Replacing the cabin air filter on a 2016 Civic takes about 10 minutes and needs no tools. It follows the same routine as our step-by-step cabin air filter replacement guide. Here’s the full sequence:
Empty the glovebox so it’s light and nothing spills when it swings down.
Release the glovebox stops. With the box open, gently squeeze the sides inward to clear the two stoppers, then lower it fully so it hangs down.
Remove the filter cover. Press the tab(s) on the filter door and pull it off to expose the filter tray.
Slide out the old filter. Pull it straight out slowly and keep it level, since trapped leaves and dust like to fall into the blower below.
Check the airflow direction. Note the small arrow printed on the frame. The new filter’s arrow must point the same way (down, toward the blower).
Insert the new filter into the tray, arrows pointing down, seated flush with no gaps around the edges. A filter cut to spec, like Filterbuy’s, drops in without forcing. A clean seal is what stops unfiltered air from sneaking past.
Reassemble. Snap the cover back on, lift the glovebox, tuck the sides back over the stops, and you’re done.
The 2016 Civic uses a nearly square panel filter measuring roughly 8.7 in x 8.1 in x 1.2 in (about 221 x 206 x 30 mm), per Honda’s catalog for the genuine part. You don’t need to measure it, though, because one part fits every 2016 Civic; matching the part number (80292-TBA-A11 or a listed cross-reference) guarantees the right dimensions. We cut every Filterbuy filter to those exact OEM tolerances, so a matched filter drops in clean, with no trimming or forcing.
Plan to replace a 2016 Civic’s cabin air filter every 12,000–15,000 miles, or about once a year, whichever comes first, though how long a filter actually lasts depends on where you drive. That window isn’t a shrug. It’s where our team at Filterbuy keeps landing after tracking filters returned from the field across thousands of real-world performance scenarios. Here’s a detail most 2016 Civic guides get wrong: the cabin filter is on the Maintenance Minder, but only as sub-code “2,” bundled with the engine air cleaner, and it surfaces infrequently on the oil-life schedule. That code tracks time and mileage, not how dusty, smoky, or pollen-heavy your air actually is. So real-world conditions matter more than the odometer: dusty or unpaved roads, wildfire-smoke season, heavy pollen, and stop-and-go city traffic all clog a filter faster. When in doubt, pull it and look; a filter caked gray or packed with debris is past due.
Use this quick, condition-based guide to gauge your own interval. It turns “it depends” into a number you can act on:
Ranges are practical guidance, not a Honda spec. The genuine baseline is 12,000–15,000 miles; when in doubt, pull the filter and look.
The install is identical no matter which you choose (same slot, same 10 minutes), so upgrading to cleaner air costs you nothing in extra effort.
“I don’t want anyone to feel like they need an HVAC license just to pick the right filter. My job is to give you the straight answer, explain why it matters, and let you get back to your day.”
Michelle Wan, Brand Manager & Air Quality Writer, Filterbuy
Replacing the cabin air filter on a 2016 Civic costs about $10–$50 if you do it yourself, just the price of the filter, since the job needs no tools. At a dealership or shop, expect roughly $50–$150 total once labor is added, in line with Filterbuy’s published guidance. DIY is where most owners save the most.
Not sure where to start? No problem. These seven resources take you from “which filter even fits my Civic?” to a fresh one installed in your driveway: no HVAC degree, no guesswork, just cleaner air on your next drive.
Skip the part-number decoder ring. Filterbuy’s vehicle selector matches your year, model, and trim to the right cabin air filter and lets you compare HEPA and carbon options. Every one is built in the USA to exact OEM specs, so it drops in clean the first time.
Source: Filterbuy auto cabin air filter selector
You don’t need a mechanic for this one. This step-by-step guide walks you through the whole 10-minute job (drop the glovebox, slide out the old filter, pop in the new one arrows-down), so you pocket the shop labor fee.
Source: Filterbuy: How to replace a cabin air filter at home
On a 2016 Civic, the cabin air filter tucks in right behind the passenger-side glovebox, and this guide shows you exactly how to reach it. A quick peek here means no fumbling under the dash on your first try.
Source: Filterbuy: Where the cabin air filter is located
HEPA, carbon, standard: we break it down without the jargon. HEPA-grade media grabs the fine stuff like pollen and smoke, an activated-carbon layer handles odors and exhaust, and this guide helps you match the filter to your commute, allergies, and budget.
Source: Filterbuy: How to choose a cabin air filter
Want to be sure before you order? Honda’s own catalog lists the genuine filter as part 80292-TBA-A11 and confirms it fits the 2016–2021 Civic at 8.7 x 8.1 x 1.2 inches, an easy way to cross-check any filter against the factory spec.
Source: Genuine Honda part 80292-TBA-A11
Filter labels throw “HEPA” around a lot, so here’s the straight answer. The U.S. EPA defines a true HEPA filter as one that captures at least 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns (the toughest size to catch), so you can weigh the claims against the real benchmark, not the hype.
Source: U.S. EPA: What is a HEPA filter?
Don’t just take our word for it. A peer-reviewed study found that driving with the windows up and the air recirculating gave the lowest in-cabin fine-particle exposure of any commute, and that how well your sealed cabin protects you comes down to the air filter.
Source: PLoS ONE: In-cabin commuter PM2.5 exposure study
Why fuss over a cabin air filter? The numbers make the case. Here’s what U.S. government and public-health research says about the air you drive through every day, and why filtering it matters.
More than 45 million Americans live, work, or attend school within 300 feet of a major road, where pollution from cars and trucks runs highest, and exactly the air your cabin filter has to clean. Source: U.S. EPA: Near-roadway air pollution research
The average one-way U.S. commute reached 27.2 minutes in 2024, close to an hour a day round trip, breathing whatever slips through your vents. A fresh filter is what stands between that air and your lungs. Source: U.S. Census Bureau: American Community Survey (2024)
61.5 million Americans live in counties graded “F” for spikes in particle pollution: the fine soot from traffic, wildfires, and dust that a HEPA-grade cabin filter is built to trap. Source: American Lung Association: State of the Air 2026
The through-line across all three: the air your Civic pulls in is worth filtering well, which is exactly what Filterbuy engineers its USA-made auto cabin filters to do.
Yes. Every 2016 Honda Civic came with a cabin air filter from the factory, located behind the glovebox. If yours has never been changed, it’s very likely overdue.
Yes. The 2016 sedan and coupe use the same cabin air filter, and so do both the 2.0L and 1.5L turbo engines. One part fits the entire 2016 lineup.
The genuine Honda part number is 80292-TBA-A11. Common aftermarket cross-references include CF11182, WIX 24201, and XC36080.
Yes, and it’s one of the easiest jobs on the car. It takes about 10 minutes, needs no tools, and only requires dropping the glovebox and sliding the filter in with the arrows pointing down. Filterbuy filters even ship with a QR code that links to model-specific install steps.
The airflow arrow points down, toward the blower motor. Installing it upside down reduces filtration and airflow, so match the arrow before you close everything up.
If you have allergies, drive through smoke or heavy traffic, or just want cleaner air, yes. A HEPA-grade filter captures far finer particles than a basic paper element while fitting the same slot with the same easy install. Filterbuy’s auto cabin air filters, for instance, use HEPA-certified media and still install in about 10 minutes.
Find the exact cabin air filter for your 2016 Honda Civic with Filterbuy’s vehicle selector: HEPA-certified, made in the USA, and shipped to your door.
Michelle Wan is Filterbuy’s Brand Manager and Air Quality Writer, and she works hand in hand with the U.S. manufacturing team that builds these filters across plants in Alabama, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Utah. So this guide leans on how our filters are actually built and tested, not just spec sheets.
Cabin air filter: The filter that cleans outside air before it enters your car’s passenger compartment through the HVAC vents; distinct from the engine air filter, which protects the engine.
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer): A part made to the vehicle maker’s original factory specification; for a 2016 Civic, the genuine Honda cabin filter is 80292-TBA-A11.
HEPA media: High-Efficiency Particulate Air filtration material rated to capture 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns.
Activated carbon: A filter layer that adsorbs gases, odors, and VOCs (like exhaust and smoke smells) that particle filters alone can’t trap.
Micron: One-millionth of a meter; the unit used to describe how small a particle a filter can capture.
PM2.5: Fine particulate matter 2.5 microns or smaller, common in traffic and smoke and small enough to reach deep into the lungs, per the U.S. EPA.
Hydrocharging: A manufacturing process that permanently charges filter fibers so they attract and hold particles without restricting airflow.
Blower motor: The HVAC fan that pushes air through the cabin filter and out your vents; a clogged filter makes it work harder.
