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.

Nissan X-Trail Cabin Air Filter: Easy to Forget, Easy to Fix

On the Nissan X-Trail, this part sits in an unusual category: neglecting it changes nothing about how the car drives, so there's no natural prompt to replace it. It only affects the air you're breathing inside the cabin, which is why it's so often left well past its interval.

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.

Nissan X-Trail Cabin Air Filter: What It Does

Every bit of air blown through the Nissan X-Trail's cabin vents passes through this filter first, which is what traps dust and pollen — plus some odours and pollutants if it's an activated-carbon type. It has nothing to do with the engine air filter, a wholly separate component built for the combustion side of things.

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Nissan X-Trail Cabin Air Filter: 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.

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The same part, covered across other Nissan models.