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Prices may varyThis product ranks #29 of 33 in Engine Air Filter.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed August 13, 2026
TL;DR Disposable pleated synthetic-blend panel filter confirmed as a drop-in for the 2007-2017 Toyota Camry (2.4L/2.5L) and 2009-2016 Venza (2.7L), carrying the Toyota OEM cross-reference 17801-0H050 on the listing. ECOGARD publishes no ISO 5011 or SAE J726 efficiency data with a named methodology for this SKU, so filtration performance sits at the no-data aftermarket anchor rather than the OEM-supplier-grade band where Wix and Mann+Hummel score. The 12,000-mile stated interval is reasonable for the application, and owner feedback shows no systematic fitment or premature-clogging reports.
A single-use pleated synthetic non-woven panel filter with a molded polyurethane foam frame and integrated sealing rim. The media construction is the standard format for OEM-interval replacements at this price tier. ECOGARD does not publish a filtration efficiency figure with a named test standard for the XA5649, so the filtration score reflects the absence of published evidence rather than a documented deficiency · independent ISO 5011 corroboration would be required to credit anything above the no-data anchor. the product listing carries the OEM cross-reference 17801-0H050 (the genuine Toyota part number for the same fitment) and lists direct equivalence to FRAM CA10171, Purolator A35649, and WIX 49223. The 12,000-mile stated interval is conservative relative to Toyota's owner-manual recommendation of up to 30,000 miles under normal duty; owners report no premature clogging. Fitment is confirmed for the 2010-2017 Camry 2.5L, 2007-2009 Camry 2.4L, and 2009-2016 Venza 2.7L.
The right pick for a 2007-2017 Camry or 2009-2016 Venza owner who wants a confirmed-fitment OEM-interval replacement at a price below Toyota dealer pricing and is comfortable trading published filtration test data for value pricing. The OEM cross-reference is verified and community fitment reports are clean. Skip if your Camry is a 2018 or newer model · the 2018+ Camry platform uses a different air box and a different filter (the XA10486 and other ECOGARD numbers cover later-generation Toyotas). Also skip if you need OEM-supplier-grade published filtration efficiency data for a specific application · the Wix 49223 or Mann+Hummel C29198 are the OEM-supplier-grade equivalents at higher price points with published filtration specifications; the genuine Toyota 17801-0H050 is the factory-original part.
Passive replacement component · no chemical exposure pathway during installation or removal; no SDS applies. Environment score of 4 reflects the standard disposable lifecycle: single-use construction replaced at 12,000-mile intervals, composite media (synthetic non-woven + polyurethane foam frame) with no recyclable components in standard municipal programs, and no manufacturer take-back or recycling program.
An engine air filter only does its job if it actually fits your car, and the same vehicle often takes a different part year to year. Before you buy, find the engine air filter for your vehicle in the CarCareTruth air-filter finder · pick your year, make, and model and we'll show the filters that fit it, ranked by our independent score and cross-checked against multiple catalog fitment sources.
The XA5649 covers the 2010-2017 Toyota Camry 2.5L, 2007-2009 Toyota Camry 2.4L, and 2009-2016 Toyota Venza 2.7L. The product listing carries the OEM cross-reference 17801-0H050 (the genuine Toyota part number for this fitment) and is also listed as a direct replacement for FRAM CA10171, Purolator A35649, and WIX 49223. Confirm your specific year/engine in Amazon's confirmed-fit lookup before ordering · the 2018+ Camry uses a different air box and a different filter.
ECOGARD is a Premium Guard, Inc. aftermarket brand · not an OEM supplier to Toyota. The XA5649 is positioned as an OEM-fitment replacement at a price below Toyota dealer pricing for the equivalent 17801-0H050 part. ECOGARD does not publish ISO 5011 or SAE J726 filtration efficiency test results with a named methodology for this SKU, which places the filtration score at the no-data aftermarket anchor rather than the OEM-supplier-grade band where Wix, Donaldson, and Mahle-Original sit.
ECOGARD states 12,000 miles or 12 months on the listing. Toyota's owner-manual recommendation for the 2010-2017 Camry is typically 30,000 miles under normal duty and shorter under severe duty (gravel roads, construction dust). Follow your vehicle owner's manual; the 12,000-mile interval is a conservative replacement cadence rather than a manufacturer-specific limitation of this filter.
The sealing rim and frame are molded polyurethane foam · consistent with ECOGARD XA-series construction and confirmed from product imagery. Polyurethane foam is a synthetic material and is not natural rubber (latex). No latex deduction applies to the health score.
The Toyota genuine 17801-0H050 is the OEM dealer part for the same fitment, typically priced higher than the XA5649 on Amazon. ECOGARD's XA5649 carries the OEM cross-reference and is a confirmed drop-in per community reviews. No independent ISO 5011 or flow-bench comparison between the two parts was found in publicly available sources as of May 2026 · neither can be declared superior on filtration performance without that data. The XA5649 is a value-tier alternative at confirmed fitment; the genuine Toyota part is the factory-original spec.
The Amazon listing for ECOGARD XA5649 Premium Engine Air Filter carries a California Prop 65 warning. California requires this warning on a very wide range of manufactured goods — including rubber, vinyl, plastic, and metal automotive parts — whenever trace exposure to any of roughly 900 listed substances (commonly phthalates or heavy metals) is possible, regardless of whether the specific product poses a meaningful health risk. As a passive accessory, ECOGARD XA5649 Premium Engine Air Filter has no Safety Data Sheet, so there's no chemistry breakdown to translate beyond that.
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