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Universal Air FI1286C Cabin Air Filter

Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
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📦Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
🚗Fitment: BMW, 230i, 230i xDrive, 430i, 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, M2, M240i, M240i xDrive, M4, 330i GT xDrive, 330i xDrive, 340i GT xDrive, 320i, 320i xDrive, 328d, 328d xDrive, 330e, 330i, 340i, 340i xDrive, M3, 228i, 228i xDrive, 328i, 328i GT xDrive, 328i xDrive, 335i GT xDrive, 428i, 428i Gran Coupe, 428i xDrive, 428i xDrive Gran Coupe, 435i, 435i Gran Coupe, 435i xDrive, 435i xDrive Gran Coupe, M135i, M235i, M235i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 3
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Overview of Universal Air Charcoal Cabin Air Filter FI1286C

The Universal Air Charcoal Cabin Air Filter FI1286C is designed to improve air quality inside your vehicle by filtering out contaminants. Specifically engineered for a wide range of BMW models, this cabin air filter helps maintain a cleaner and fresher cabin environment.

  • Compatible with multiple BMW models including 228i, 320i, 330i, 335i, 440i, M2, M3, and M4
  • Part number FI1286C for precise identification and fitment
  • Charcoal-infused filter media for enhanced odor control
  • Designed to reduce dust, pollen, and airborne particles inside the cabin
  • Easy to install replacement filter for HVAC systems

Product Line Details: Charcoal Cabin Air Filter

The Charcoal Cabin Air Filter line by Universal Air incorporates activated charcoal technology to help neutralize odors and trap harmful particles more effectively than standard filters. This product line is tailored to provide improved air filtration performance for vehicle HVAC systems, making it suitable for drivers seeking enhanced cabin air quality. The FI1286C is part of this line, offering a balance of filtration efficiency and odor control for BMW vehicles.

Detailed Product Description

The Universal Air Charcoal Cabin Air Filter FI1286C is engineered to fit a broad range of BMW models, including popular variants such as the 228i, 320i, 330i, 335i, 440i, and performance models like the M2, M3, and M4. This cabin air filter uses activated charcoal media to capture airborne contaminants such as dust, pollen, and exhaust fumes, helping to maintain a healthier cabin environment. The filter is designed to integrate seamlessly with the vehicle’s HVAC system, ensuring consistent airflow while reducing pollutants and odors inside the car.

Common Applications and Benefits

  • Reduces dust and pollen entering the cabin
  • Helps control unpleasant odors from outside sources
  • Improves air quality for allergy sufferers
  • Prevents HVAC system contamination
  • Maintains optimal airflow and ventilation performance

Installation Notes and Tips

Installation of the FI1286C cabin air filter is straightforward and typically requires no special tools. Locate the cabin air filter compartment in your BMW model, usually behind the glove box or under the dashboard. Remove the old filter carefully to avoid releasing trapped debris into the cabin. Insert the new Universal Air Charcoal Cabin Air Filter FI1286C following the airflow direction indicated on the filter. Regular replacement intervals are recommended according to your vehicle’s maintenance schedule to ensure continued air quality and HVAC efficiency.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Universal Air manufactures the Charcoal Cabin Air Filter FI1286C to meet or exceed OEM standards for fit and filtration performance. While specific warranty details are not provided, Universal Air products typically undergo quality control testing to ensure reliability and durability. Using this filter helps maintain your BMW’s HVAC system integrity and supports a cleaner cabin environment.

This part fits 173 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelSubmodelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2020BMW230iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2020BMW230i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2020BMW430iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2020BMW430i Gran CoupeN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2020BMW430i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2020BMW430i xDrive Gran CoupeN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2020BMW440iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2020BMW440i Gran CoupeN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2020BMW440i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2020BMW440i xDrive Gran CoupeN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2020BMWM2N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2020BMWM240iBaseN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2020BMWM240i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2020BMWM4N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2019BMW230iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2019BMW230i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2019BMW330i GT xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2019BMW330i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2019BMW340i GT xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2019BMW430iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2019BMW430i Gran CoupeN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2019BMW430i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2019BMW430i xDrive Gran CoupeN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2019BMW440iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2019BMW440i Gran CoupeN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2019BMW440i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2019BMW440i xDrive Gran CoupeN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2019BMWM2N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2019BMWM240iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2019BMWM240i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2019BMWM4N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW230iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW230i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW320iN/AFitment Note: For vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control.; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW320i xDriveN/AFitment Note: For vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control.; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW328dN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW328d xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW330eN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW330iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW330i GT xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW330i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW340iN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW340i GT xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW340i xDriveN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW430iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW430i Gran CoupeN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW430i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW430i xDrive Gran CoupeN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW440iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW440i Gran CoupeN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW440i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMW440i xDrive Gran CoupeN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMWM2N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMWM240iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMWM240i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMWM3N/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2018BMWM4N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW230iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW230i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW320iN/AFitment Note: For vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control.; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW320i xDriveN/AFitment Note: For vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control.; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW328dN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW328d xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW330eN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW330iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW330i GT xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW330i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW340iN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW340i GT xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW340i xDriveN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW430iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW430i Gran CoupeN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW430i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW430i xDrive Gran CoupeN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW440iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW440i Gran CoupeN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW440i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMW440i xDrive Gran CoupeN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMWM2N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMWM240iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMWM240i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMWM3N/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2017BMWM4N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW228iN/AFitment Note: For vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control.; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW228i xDriveN/AFitment Note: For vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control.; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW320iN/AFitment Note: For vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control.; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW320i xDriveN/AFitment Note: For vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control.; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW328dN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW328d xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW328iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW328i GT xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW328i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW330eN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW330iN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW335i GT xDriveN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW340iN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW340i xDriveN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW428iN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW428i Gran CoupeN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW428i xDriveN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW428i xDrive Gran CoupeN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW435iN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW435i Gran CoupeN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW435i xDriveN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMW435i xDrive Gran CoupeN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMWM135iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMWM2N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMWM235iN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMWM235i xDriveN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMWM3N/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2016BMWM4N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW228iN/AFitment Note: For vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control.; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW228i xDriveN/AFitment Note: For vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control.; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW320iN/AFitment Note: For vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control.; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW320i xDriveN/AFitment Note: For vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control.; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW328dN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW328d xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW328iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW328i GT xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW328i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW335iN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW335i GT xDriveN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW335i xDriveN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW428iN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW428i Gran CoupeN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW428i xDriveN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW428i xDrive Gran CoupeN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW435iN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW435i Gran CoupeN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW435i xDriveN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMW435i xDrive Gran CoupeN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMWActiveHybrid 3N/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMWM135iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMWM235iN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMWM235i xDriveN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMWM3N/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2015BMWM4N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2014BMW228iN/AFitment Note: For vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control.; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2014BMW320iN/AFitment Note: For vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control.; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2014BMW320i xDriveN/AFitment Note: For vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control.; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2014BMW328dN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2014BMW328d xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2014BMW328iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2014BMW328i GT xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2014BMW328i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2014BMW335iN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2014BMW335i GT xDriveN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2014BMW335i xDriveN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2014BMW428iN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2014BMW428i xDriveN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2014BMW435iN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2014BMW435i xDriveN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2014BMWActiveHybrid 3N/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2014BMWM135iN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2014BMWM235iN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2013BMW320iN/AFitment Note: For vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control.; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2013BMW320i xDriveN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2013BMW328iBase3.0LL6N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2013BMW328iBase2.0LL4N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2013BMW328iSport2.0LL4N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2013BMW328iLuxury3.0LL6N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2013BMW328iSport3.0LL6N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2013BMW328iModern2.0LL4N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2013BMW328iM Sport2.0LL4N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2013BMW328iModern3.0LL6N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2013BMW328iLuxury2.0LL4N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2013BMW328i xDrive2.0LL4N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2013BMW328i xDrive3.0LL6N/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter
2013BMW335iBaseN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2013BMW335iM SportN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2013BMW335i xDriveN/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2013BMWActiveHybrid 3N/ANot compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system; Charcoal Cabin Air Filter
2012BMW328i xDriveN/ACharcoal Cabin Air Filter

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

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Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.