Second Hand Nissan GT-R Seat

The Nissan GT-R (R35 generation, launched in the UK from 2008 onwards) received a facelift update in 2011, so a 2012 seat comes from the post-facelift period while a 2009 seat is pre-facelift. The seat mountings and body structure are broadly the same across the R35, but trim and interior details changed at the facelift, so whether the seat will drop straight in without modification is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration. Always verify the part number matches before purchasing.

Both the 2015 and 2017 GT-R fall within the R35 generation, and a further refresh was introduced around 2016-2017, which brought interior updates including revised seat designs. Because of this, seats from either side of that update may differ in finish, fixing points, or connector layouts, so you should confirm directly with the breaker whether the specific seat from a 2015 car is compatible with your 2017 registration. Never assume fitment based on generation alone where interior refreshes are involved.

Yes, trim level matters for GT-R seats because different grades — such as Premium, Track Edition, and NISMO — use noticeably different seat designs, with the NISMO variant using fixed-back bucket-style seats that differ significantly from the leather seats in Premium and Track Edition cars. You should specify your trim level when requesting a quote from a breaker to make sure the style and fixing points match. Even within similar trims, colour and material finishes may differ, so expect some cosmetic variation with a used seat.

Yes, this matters — the driver's seat (OS, offside, right-hand side in a UK car) and passenger's seat (NS, nearside, left-hand side) are handed parts and are not interchangeable. When contacting a breaker, always specify NS or OS clearly, as well as your trim level, to make sure you receive the correct seat. Getting this detail wrong is one of the most common fitment mistakes with interior parts.

GT-R seats incorporate side-impact airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, both of which are safety-critical components that must be handled with care. Airbags and pretensioner seatbelts are single-use items — once deployed they cannot be reset — and incorrect disconnection or reconnection can trigger deployment or leave the system non-functional, putting occupants at serious risk. We strongly recommend professional fitting by a qualified technician who can ensure the SRS system is properly isolated and re-tested after installation. Confirm with the breaker that the airbag module in any used seat is compatible with your car's specific SRS system before purchasing.

The GT-R R35 ran from 2008 in the UK and received interior updates at its 2011 facelift and again in subsequent annual model year revisions, meaning seats are not guaranteed to interchange freely across all years even within the same generation. As a general guide, seats from cars of the same model year or the same update cycle are the safest match, but confirming the exact part number and update level with the breaker against your registration is essential. The R35 is also a single body style throughout its production, so door count is not a variable you need to worry about.