Replacement K9K 872 engine for the Nissan Qashqai 1.5L. Compare reconditioned, tested used and supply & fit options, with exact compatibility checked before your quote is progressed.
Engine code: K9K 872 Displacement: 1.5 litres Fuel: diesel Family: K9K Power: 108 hp (110 PS) Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft) Fitted to: Qashqai, NV250 Production years: approx 2014-2019
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine Code | K9K 872 |
| Displacement | 1.5L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Family | K9K |
| Power | 109 hp |
| Fitted To | Qashqai, NV250 |
| Known Faults | injector seal failure |
| Warranty | 6 to 12 months depending on option |
| Availability | Reconditioned and tested used engines |
Pick the buying route that suits your budget, timeline and the condition you want for your Nissan K9K 872 engine.
A strong option for buyers who want a balanced mix of reliability, renewed internals and long-term value.
A lower-cost buying route for customers who want a fast replacement and a more price-led solution.
Perfect if you want the engine supplied and the installation arranged through the workshop network in one quote path.
Use this table as a buying guide to see which Nissan models are commonly associated with the K9K 872 engine. Exact fitment is still confirmed before the order is finalised.
| Compatible Nissan Model | Years | Engine Size | Fuel Type | Model Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV250 | 2019–2021 | 1500 cc | Diesel | View model |
| Qashqai | 2014–2018 | 1500 cc | Diesel | View model |
Important: the compatibility table is a practical shopping aid. Always confirm the exact engine code, vehicle year and fitment before ordering.
The K9K family is one of the most-produced diesels ever built, and the 872 is the 110 PS tune Nissan used across the Qashqai range and the NV250 from roughly 2014 to 2019. That volume works in your favour: specialists have seen hundreds of them, parts sit on shelves rather than on back-order, and the donor pool is deep. The flip side is that matched stock moves quickly, so it pays to settle the code early.
Ask any workshop that knows these engines and the same short list comes back: 1. Injector wear. The pintle and nozzle wear, the spray pattern degrades, the idle turns rough and hot starts get reluctant. 2. Turbo failure. Oil passes the turbo seals into the intake pipework, a whine appears as the turbo spools down, and boost eventually fades. 3. EGR coking. Soot bakes the valve open or shut, flow faults are logged and throttle response dulls. 4. Big-end bearing wear, almost always where oil changes have been stretched. The warning is a deep knock at low revs.
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Every engine match is confirmed against your registration before any quote is issued, and all work is carried out by vetted third-party workshops operating as an independent comparison service.
Injector wear shows up as a shuddery idle, a diesel knock that worsens as the engine warms, and reluctant hot restarts. Turbo trouble announces itself as a rising whine on spool-down, oil in the intake pipework, and a progressive loss of pull. A coked EGR valve brings limp throttle response and EGR flow faults. The bearing knock is the one to respect: a low, load-dependent knock at low rpm that sounds nothing like an injector tick. Each fault is diagnosable at a specialist, and none improves on its own.
Injectors, an EGR clean and a turbo are all routine repairs on their own. The picture changes when the bottom end knocks or the turbo has been shedding oil into the intake. At that point the economics usually favour a matched replacement - a reconditioned 872 with fresh bearings, rings and injectors, or a tested used engine with clean test results. A specialist will weigh the engine against the rest of the car and say plainly which way to go.
A replacement starts with your registration: the lookup identifies the exact code, and the workshop confirms the stamp on the block before ordering anything. Your ancillaries - inlet, exhaust, alternator, starter, mounts - transfer across and are inspected as they go. Fresh oil, filter and coolant are fitted, any coding the management system needs is carried out, and the car is road-tested before sign-off. The job is backed by a 6 to 12 month warranty from the fitting workshop, and recovery is available if your car will not run.
Choose how you want your K9K 872 supplied: reconditioned to spec, a tested low-mileage used engine, or a complete supply & fit package with recovery.
⚙Stripped, measured, reconditioned to specification, pressure tested
◉Low-mileage original with compression and leak checks
⌁Matched engine, recovery, fitting and final check
No fixed prices are published — every quote is bespoke to your registration and chosen service.
| Option | What You Get | Warranty | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reconditioned | Stripped, measured, reconditioned to specification, pressure tested | 6 to 12 months | Long-term owners |
| Tested Used | Low-mileage original with compression and leak checks | 6 months | Budget buyers |
| Supply & Fit | Matched engine, recovery, fitting and final check | Up to 12 months on installation | Complete solutions |
The 872 appears across the Qashqai range and the NV250 between about 2014 and 2019, and it is most commonly seen in the Qashqai. The same code serves both models, so a match proven on one transfers to the other - but the exact variant is still confirmed from your registration before anything is sourced.
Fitting a K9K 872 engine means replacing the injector seals and checking the oil gallery before installation, so the replacement does not dilute the same way. The network workshops handle the changeover, and every installation is warranty-backed.
The code is stamped on the cylinder block and recorded on the V5C logbook. If the stamp is caked in road grime, your registration is the quicker route: the lookup identifies the K9K 872 from the plate and rules out the similar R9M 402, which is the code this engine is most often mixed up with.
Send your registration and a vetted specialist matches the exact code, then quotes reconditioned, tested used and supply-and-fit routes side by side, with no obligation.
nissanfittedengines.co.uk operates as an independent comparison intermediary matching vehicle owners with vetted UK specialist workshops. No pricing is shown online; the matched workshop confirms the exact cost for your registration and requirements, with no obligation.
One lookup confirms your code, one quote covers all three routes, and the fitting workshop stands behind the job with a 6 to 12 month warranty.
