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Dyson V11, V12, V15 or Gen5detect: which replacement filter fits?

Match the complete UK product code before buying a Dyson filter. The documented models below use three different references: 970013-02, 971517-01 and 972352-01.

Check your full model number before ordering.
Manufacturer sources consulted

The name on the front of a vacuum is not always enough to order its filter. Read the complete product code, then use its linked model page to select the documented part. Dyson UK lists 970013-02 for V11 447029-01 and V15 Detect Absolute 394472-01. V12 Detect Slim Absolute codes 394436-01 and 470521-01 use 971517-01.

Gen5detect codes 447046-01 and 447038-01 use 972352-01. These are specific manufacturer pairings, not a claim that every vacuum in those families takes the same filter. A similar colour or shape does not establish compatibility. Once the reference is confirmed, compare the original-part offer and the retailer’s current delivery estimate.

Models covered

Before checking Dyson V11, V12, V15 and Gen5detect

  • Switch the vacuum off and disconnect its charger before removing a filter. Do not use it with a missing or wet filter. Follow the cleaning method in the exact model manual.

What this symptom can mean on Dyson V11, V12, V15 and Gen5detect

Maintenance or a new filter?A filter warning alone does not identify a damaged part. Follow the checks and cleaning instructions for your exact vacuum before deciding that a replacement is needed.

4 checks for Dyson V11, V12, V15 and Gen5detect, starting with Read the product code

  1. Read the product code

    Copy every digit and suffix from your product documentation. Select the exact model below; do not substitute another V11 or V15 variant because its name looks familiar.

  2. Match the manufacturer reference

    Use the model-to-part association in its catalogue page. Keep 970013-02, 971517-01 and 972352-01 separate: this guide does not establish interchangeability between them.

  3. Inspect the existing filter

    Check for damaged housing, an impaired sealing surface or an incorrectly seated filter. If it only needs cleaning, follow the model manual and allow the required drying time.

  4. Compare the exact-part offer

    Open the matching part card, check the retailer’s product description and confirm the delivery estimate for your UK postcode. Availability can differ between references.

When to stop checking Dyson V11, V12, V15 and Gen5detect

  • Stop using the vacuum if it overheats, smells burnt or repeatedly stops after correct maintenance. Record the warning and product code for Dyson support instead of ordering several speculative parts.

Next step

Choose the next step for Dyson V11, V12, V15 and Gen5detect

For “Dyson V11, V12, V15 or Gen5detect: which replacement filter fits?”, base the decision on the documented sequence beginning with “Read the product code”, not on the warning or symptom alone.

Start with Read the product code

Work through all 4 checks for Dyson V11, V12, V15 and Gen5detect. If normal operation returns and no warning sign remains, the diagnosis ends without ordering a part.

Parts and accessories for Dyson V11, V12, V15 and Gen5detect

Compare the documented references, including 970013-02 · 971517-01 · 972352-01. Open the part details to check the complete model code, then view the retailer’s offer.

Generic vacuum bags and pleated filters representing Genuine Dyson V11 replacement filter, reference 970013-02; category illustration
970013-02Genuine part

Genuine Dyson V11 replacement filter

Official replacement filter listed for Dyson V11 vacuums, including named click-in battery variants.

Check the part sheet 970013-02Buy from eSpares
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Generic vacuum bags and pleated filters representing V12 Detect Slim replacement filter, reference 971517-01; category illustration
971517-01Genuine part

V12 Detect Slim replacement filter

Genuine replacement filter explicitly listed by Dyson for V12 Detect Slim, Absolute and Extra cordless vacuums.

Check the part sheet 971517-01Buy from eSpares
Affiliate link · UK delivery; check postcode and delivery options with eSpares.
Generic vacuum bags and pleated filters representing Gen5detect HEPA filter, reference 972352-01; category illustration
972352-01Genuine part

Gen5detect HEPA filter

Genuine HEPA filter listed by Dyson for Gen5detect and Gen5Outsize cordless vacuum variants.

Check the part sheet 972352-01Buy from eSpares
Affiliate link · UK delivery; check postcode and delivery options with eSpares.

Stop the Dyson V11, V12, V15 and Gen5detect check at a warning sign

Use the stop conditions above for “Dyson V11, V12, V15 or Gen5detect: which replacement filter fits?”. A qualified diagnosis should come before replacing the appliance whenever repair safety or feasibility is uncertain.

Sources used

  • Dyson — Dyson UK lists the replacement filter for V11 447029-01, exact product code 447029-01.
  • Dyson — Dyson UK lists the replacement filter for V12 Detect Slim Absolute 394436-01, exact product code 394436-01.
  • Dyson — Dyson UK lists the replacement filter for V12 Detect Slim Absolute 470521-01, exact product code 470521-01.
  • Dyson — Dyson UK lists the replacement filter for Gen5detect Prussian Blue / Rich Copper 447046-01, exact product code 447046-01.
  • Dyson — Dyson UK lists the replacement filter for Gen5detect Purple 447038-01, exact product code 447038-01.
  • Dyson — Dyson UK lists the replacement filter for V15 Detect Absolute 394472-01, exact product code 394472-01.

Last checked: 12 September 2026