Second Hand Nissan Qashqai Wheel Hub

The Qashqai runs across three main generations: the first-generation J10 from 2006 to 2013, the second-generation J11 from 2013 to 2021, and the third-generation J12 from 2021 onwards. Wheel hubs are running-gear components that tend to follow the platform, so parts generally interchange within a generation but not reliably across the generation boundaries. Always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying.

These two cars sit either side of a clear generation boundary – the 2012 is a J10 and the 2014 is a J11, which moved to a completely different platform. Because the hub carrier, bearing size and brake arrangement all changed between generations, a J10 hub is very unlikely to cross over to a J11. Confirm with the breaker using both registration numbers to be certain.

It can do, because larger-engined variants were often paired with uprated brakes that use a different hub and bearing assembly to suit bigger discs. For the Qashqai this is most relevant when comparing the larger diesel units against the entry-level petrols, where brake spec can differ. Tell the breaker your exact engine size and registration so they can match the correct hub rather than just going on the model name alone.

For wheel hubs, trim level does not drive fitment – a Visia and a Tekna on the same generation and engine will use the same hub assembly. What can vary between trim levels is the brake disc diameter, so if a Tekna car came with larger brakes in your model year, the hub behind those brakes may differ from a base-spec car with the same engine; confirm the brake spec with the breaker against your registration. You may also receive a hub from a different colour-coded carrier or with different sensor wiring brackets, but those cosmetic differences do not affect whether it will bolt on correctly.

On the front axle, nearside and offside hubs are handed – they are mirror images of each other and are not interchangeable, so always specify NS or OS when contacting a breaker. Rear hubs on the Qashqai are more commonly the same left and right, but it is still worth confirming with the breaker for your exact year and drivetrain variant. Getting the side wrong is one of the most common ordering mistakes, so double-check before the part is dispatched.

The J11 Qashqai received a facelift in 2017, but because this was a mid-generation refresh rather than a platform change, the underlying running gear is closely related. Whether a specific hub crosses that 2017 boundary cleanly – particularly if brake spec changed on certain variants – is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registration numbers rather than assume. Name the pre- or post-2017 build date when you make contact to help the breaker pull the right unit.