Nissan X-Trail Cabin Air Filter: Intervals, Fitment & Warning Signs

On the X-Trail, UK guides for accessing this filter can genuinely differ completely from US ones.

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OEM Part Number: 27891-00Q0K

Accuracy note: confirmed for current-generation X-Trail — this same reference is shared with the Nissan Rogue/Rogue Sport (North American equivalent) and Renault Koleos, all built on the same CMF-C/D platform.

Cabin air filter, current generation	Nissan OEM: 27891-00Q0K (also cross-referenced as 272774812R, 272772519R)
Activated carbon/charcoal alternative	A genuinely different filter media exists as an alternative to the standard particulate filter, confirmed available across the wider Nissan/Renault shared platform range using the same physical fitment

A Genuinely Important Warning Worth Knowing: UK Guides Can Differ From US Ones — Nissan X-Trail Cabin Air Filter

This is genuinely worth knowing before following any online video: US and other left-hand-drive guides can show a completely different access location from what a UK right-hand-drive car actually has. If you're following a video that doesn't match what you're seeing in your car, a left-hand-drive versus right-hand-drive difference is worth considering before assuming you're doing something wrong.

A genuinely important safety caution worth knowing on related models: on some model years across this range, the airbag on/off switch is located inside the glovebox itself. Take care not to accidentally disturb or disconnect this switch's connector while removing the glovebox for filter access, since doing so can trigger a genuine airbag system fault code that then needs clearing separately.

It's also worth knowing a genuinely practical fitting detail: the replacement filter can be noticeably larger than the opening it needs to pass through — you'll typically need to gently pinch and guide it past the edges of the opening rather than expecting it to slide straight in.

Easy to Forget, Easy to Fix

Unlike most parts covered here, this one has no bearing on how the car drives or performs — its only job is air quality inside the cabin, which makes it very easy to forget about entirely until something forces the issue.

Nissan X-Trail Cabin Air Filter reference plate

Before you buy: filter size and whether your car uses a standard or activated-carbon filter varies by trim. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

What It Does

The cabin air filter cleans incoming air before it reaches the car's ventilation system, trapping dust, pollen and, on activated-carbon versions, some airborne odours and pollutants. It has no connection to the engine air filter, which is a completely separate part serving the combustion process rather than the cabin.

Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Cabin Air Filter Guide for signs it needs changing, confirming fitment against your VIN, and choosing standard, carbon, or HEPA media.

More Nissan Cabin Air Filter

The same part, covered across other Nissan models.

Nissan X-Trail Cabin Air Filter: Intervals, Fitment & Warning Signs

OEM Part Number: 27891-00Q0K

A Genuinely Important Warning Worth Knowing: UK Guides Can Differ From US Ones — Nissan X-Trail Cabin Air Filter

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