Cabin filter Wix or OEM Volkswagen

Replaced the cabin filter in the car with a WIX with the microguard tech. No smell since.

I’ve used Wix cabin filters for every vehicle we’ve had for years. Zero problems.

The cabin air filter is a multi-layer one that filters everything (dust, pollen, mold, odors) which can reduce air flow, but I really doubt anyone is struggling with air flow given how much air the blower moves on this vehicle.

I currently have the wix and it is working great for meZ

RockAuto even as a Canadian. 2025 Crosstrek cabin filters are $62 at the dealership. NAPA sells WIX filters for $40. RockAuto sells them for $13 CAD. Only issue is having to order a fair amount of stuff to offset shipping. But worth it.

I use wix from oreillys in all my hyundais....never had any isssues

It's not just the price/range keeping me away from this... I saw the video on changing a cabin air filter on this thing.

If that's how the air filter was engineered, I have my doubts about the rest of the vehicle.

vw egolf - in 3 years and 60.000km just cabin filter x3

And don\u2019t get me started on that terrible cabin air filter placement\u2026

I personally warned someone considering this car not to get it for their family based on this video alone https://www.jalopnik.com/1925823/volkswagen-id-buzz-complicated-cabin-air-filter-replacement-tiktok/