Second Hand Nissan Qashqai Headlight

The Qashqai has run across three generations: the first-generation J10 (2006–2013), the second-generation J11 (2014–2021), and the third-generation J12 (2022–present), and headlights are not interchangeable between these generations as the front-end designs are completely different. Within each generation there are also facelift boundaries — the J10 was facelifted in 2010 and the J11 in 2017 — which typically brought changes to the headlight units themselves. Always confirm the exact generation and facelift period with the breaker against your registration before buying.

Both years fall within the second-generation J11 (2014–2021), however the J11 received a facelift in 2017 which is known to have changed the front-end styling including the headlights. A 2015 unit comes from the pre-facelift J11 and a 2019 unit from the post-facelift J11, so these may not interchange — confirm directly with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing.

Trim level — whether Acenta, N-Connecta, Tekna, or any other — does not affect which headlight housing physically fits the car, as front-end panels are shared across trim grades within the same generation and facelift period. What can differ is the light technology inside the unit: for example, Tekna models may have been fitted with LED or xenon headlights while lower trims used halogen, so the replacement unit needs to match your existing setup. Confirm the light type on your car against the part the breaker is supplying.

Both years sit within the first-generation J10, but the J10 was facelifted in 2010 which updated the front-end including the headlights. A 2009 headlight is pre-facelift and a 2011 headlight is post-facelift, so they are unlikely to be a direct swap — confirm with the breaker against your specific registration to be sure.

Yes — the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) headlights are handed and are not interchangeable with each other, so make sure you specify the correct side when contacting a breaker. On UK-market Qashqais the driver sits on the right, so the OS is the right-hand light and the NS is the left-hand light as you stand facing the front of the car.

The Qashqai+2 was a longer-wheelbase version of the first-generation J10 built on the same platform, and front-end panels including headlights were shared across the standard and +2 body styles within the same facelift period. Generation and facelift period remain the key fitment factors, not the body length — but always confirm the part against your registration with the breaker before buying.