What is the construction and purpose of car headrests?

Car headrests are components mounted in the upper part of seat backrests, designed to support the head and limit neck movement during a sudden impact. A typical headrest consists of soft padding, upholstery covering, an internal frame, and mounting rods. Depending on the version, it may have height adjustment, tilt adjustment, or an active structure that works with the backrest.

What are car headrests used for?

Car headrests are used to improve safety and comfort while driving. They limit the risk of cervical spine injury in a rear-end collision while stabilizing the head position during longer journeys. A properly selected element also affects seating comfort and the consistent look of the interior.

What is the construction and function of headrest guides?

Headrest guides are elements embedded in the seat backrest into which the headrest rods are inserted. They serve to maintain the correct position of the component, allow for height adjustment, and are responsible for locking the selected position. Their condition is important for the stability of the headrest, the absence of play, and the smooth operation of the mechanism.

How to choose a headrest for a specific car?

It is safest to compare the OEM part number, the shape of the element, the rod spacing, and the mounting location on the vehicle. It is also worth checking the body version, seat type, color, and finishing material. For parts with additional equipment, the connector type and compatibility with the installation are also important.

What symptoms indicate wear or damage to a headrest?

Most often, these are play in the guides, failure to lock the height, damaged upholstery, or difficulty in setting the correct position. In more advanced versions, a faulty additional mechanism or damaged rear housing may also be a problem. Such symptoms should be assessed together with the condition of the backrest and mounts.

How to check headrest compatibility before installation?

Before installation, compare the OEM number and interchangeable numbers, then check the compatibility of the shape, guide spacing, and the way it is seated in the seat. You must also verify that the part comes from the correct side and the correct equipment version. For headrests with additional functions, the completeness of cables, connectors, and covers is important.

Headrests

At the Global Parts automotive store, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including headrests for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen and others. The headrests we offer undergo quality control so that you can be sure that you are receiving a top-class product.

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Audi A5 S5 8T Seat Headrest Adjustable Rear Left Right N/O/S Leather Star Silver

€47.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7372892

BMW F32 Head Rest Front Left Right Seat N/O/S Leather Oyster 7372892

€47.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7441284

Mini F55 F56 Headrest Front Seat Left Right N/O/S Head Rest Cloth Fabric Black

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7470248

Headrest BMW X3 G01 X4 G02 G20 Front Seat Right Left N/O/S Leather Oyster MAOQ

€89.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A9079702900

Mercedes Sprinter W907 W910 Front Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Cloth Fabric

€37.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7362613

BMW F30 F31 Front Seat Headrest Leather Dakota Everestgrau Left Right N/O/S

€28.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8055010

BMW F20 F21 F22 Rear Seat Headrest Alcantara Anthracite Left Right N/O/S 8055010

€42.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 4H0881731

Audi A8 D4 Seat Headrest Pressure Distribution Plate Left Right N/O/S 4H0881731

€89.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9182614

BMW F01 F02 F03 Front Head Rest Headrest Oyster Left Right N/O/S 9182614

€51.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7247086

Seat Headrest BMW E87 LCI E90 Rear Left Right N/O/S Backrest Beige Leather

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9126175

BMW E61 LCI Headrest Leather Naturbraun Rear Seat Outer Left Right N/O/S 9126175

€66.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

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Part no. 81A881903

Audi Q2 GA Front Seat Headrest Left N/S Head Restraint Cloth Fabric Soul Black

€28.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7170244

Seat Headrest BMW X5 X6 E70 E71 Front Basic Seat Headrest Leather Nevada Black

€32.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7193086

BMW E81 E82 E87 E88 LCI Front Seat Left Right N/O/S Leather Cloth Headrest Black

€42.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. LR026768

Range Rover Evoque L538 Front Seat Headrest Locking Guide BJ32-611D74-AA

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7280686

BMW F06 F12 F13 Front Comfort Seat Headrest Right O/S Leather Dakota Black

€94.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2129702350

Mercedes S212 Rear Seat Centre Middle Head Restraint A2129702350

€37.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. LR075070

Range Rover Evoque L538 Rear Seat Centre Headrest Leather Black GJ32-501B16-BA

€32.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7238909

BMW E60 E61 LCI Front Seat Left Right N/O/S Headrest Leather Cream Beige

€113.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. LR036043

Range Rover Evoque L538 Front Seat Headrest Non Locking Guide BJ32-611D74-CB

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7312855

BMW F30 F31 Rear Seat Sofa Bench Headrest Center Venetobeige

€28.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7271532

BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Seat Headrest Front Left Right N/O/S Leather Nevada Black

€37.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7315427

BMW F20 F21 Rear Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Cloth Leather Metro Silver Black

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7293601

BMW F20 Seat Headrest Front Left Right N/O/S F21 F22 Leather Dakota Black

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

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Part no. A2059700841-1

Mercedes W213 Front Seat Headrest Mount Bracket Guide A2059700841

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

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Part no. A2049702950-4

Mercedes W204 Rear Seat Sofa Headrest Leather Beige Left Right N/O/S A2049702950

€32.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. LR074219

Range Rover Evoque L538 Rear Seat Headrest Centre Middle Leather Black

€28.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

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Part no. LR102677

Range Rover L494 Rear Headrest Left Right N/O/S Black Leather JK62-501A02-AB

€56.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

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Part no. 5NA881920A

Audi A3 S3 RS3 8Y Seat Headrest Guide Front Left Right N/O/S 5NA881920A

€42.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 1840913

Ford Focus Mk3 Front Seat Headrest Guide Sleeve AV11-R610A16-BB

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 4F0881901AR

Audi A6 C6 Front Seat Headrest Left N/S Black Leather

€47.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. LR074215

Range Rover Evoque L538 Rear Seat Headrest Outer Left Right N/O/S Leather Black

€32.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7939106

Mini F55 F56 Sports Seat Headrest Front Left Right N/O/S Leather Satellite Grey

€28.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 1K0881903AP

VW Volkswagen Golf 1K GTI Front Head Rest Left N/S Seat Fabric 1K0881903AP

€47.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9155232

BMW E60 E61 LCI F01 F12 F06 Front Seat Headrest Guide Left Right N/O/S 9155232

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8U0885901AF

Audi Q3 SE Rear Seat Bench Couch Left Right N/O/S Fabric Cloth 8U0885901AF

€42.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7312849

BMW F30 F31 Rear Seat Sofa Headrest Leather Venetobeige Left Right N/O/S 7312849

€32.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2049701950

Mercedes W204 Rear Seat Headrest Bench Middle Centre Head Rest Leather Black

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 1860033

Ford Transit Connect Mk2 Front Headrest Left Right N/O/S Fabric DT11-K611A08-ADA

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

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Part no. 4F0881901T

Audi A6 C6 Front Seat Headrest Left N/S Black Cloth Fabric 4F0881901T

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

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Part no. 7S71-501B16-CB

Ford Mondeo Mk4 Rear Seat Headrest Middle Centre Leather 7S71501B16CB

€61.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7842612

Front Seat Headrest BMW F10 F11 Electric Left Right N/O/S Leather Oyster

€56.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2219703050

Mercedes S65 W221 Rear Seat Bench Headrest Left Right N/O/S Leather Landscape

€42.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 1840912

Ford Focus Mk3 Front Seat Headrest Guide Sleeve AV11-R610A16-AB

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. LR069490

Range Rover Evoque L538 Rear Seat Headrest Right O/S Head Rest Leather Ice

€32.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8262059

BMW X5 E53 Rear Seat Left Right N/O/S Headrest Leather Montana Schwarz

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8J0881901H

Audi TT 8J Sport Seat Headrest Nappa Leather Soul Black Front Left Right N/O/S

€56.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 81A885973AA

Audi A3 S3 8Y Headrest Head Rest Rear Centre Leather Grey

€66.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7362609

BMW F30 F31 Seat Headrest Front Left Right Seat N/O/S Leather Beige 7362609

€32.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7844297-1

BMW F10 M5 Rear Headrest Seat Left Right N/O/S Head Rest Leather Silverstone

€47.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 1866468

Ford Focus Mk3 Front Seat Headrest Interior Left Right N/O/S Fabric Cloth Black

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8Y0885901H

Audi A3 8Y Headrest Head Rest Leather Rear Left Right N/O/S 4L0883901H

€80.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7369382

Mini Cooper F55 F56 Rear Seat Left Right N/O/S Headrest Cloth Fabric

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7P6885901K

VW Touareg 7P Rear Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Imitation Leather Black

€37.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 5F0885902H

Seat Leon Cupra Mk3 Rear Seat Sofa Headrest Leather Centre 5F0885902H

€42.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A1699200267

Mercedes W169 Rear Seat Bench Guide Mount Holder Left Right N/O/S A1699200267

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2139701700-1

Mercedes W213 Headrest Rear Right Left Right N/O/S Beige Leather A2139701700

€28.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2139702000-1

Mercedes W213 Seat Headrest Rear Center Head Restraint Beige Leather A2139702000

€32.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7452225

BMW G20 G21 G14 F91 G15 F92 G16 Drive Vertical Headrest Adjustment Motor 7452225

€137.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8K0881921E

Audi A4 B8 Front Seat Head Rest Left Right N/O/S Black Leather 8K0881921E

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 5F0881901BF

Seat Leon Cupra 5F Front Seat Headrest Leather Left Right N/O/S 5F0881901BF

€56.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. HLH500840LUP

Range Rover Sport L320 Rear Seat Headrest Centre Ivory Leather

€32.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2469701300-2

Mercedes W176 Front Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Imitation Leather Grey

€32.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7222652

BMW E93 Convertible Front Seat Headrest Right O/S Fabric Anthracite 7222652

€28.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. HLH500830LUP

Range Rover Sport L320 Rear Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Ivory Leather

€32.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A1669701750

Mercedes W166 Rear Seat Headrest Head Rest Leather Grey Left N/S A1669701750

€56.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 5F0885901BD

Seat Leon Cupra Mk3 Rear Seat Sofa Headrest Leather Left Right N/O/S 5F0885901BD

€51.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 83A885901L

Audi RSQ3 F3 Rear Headrest Left Right N/O/S Leather Soul Black 83A885901L

€37.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9112398

BMW E93 Convertible Rear Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Cloth Fabric Anthracite

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9112411

Seat Headrest BMW E93 Convertible Rear Seat Head Rest Black Leather Walknappa

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8261200

BMW X5 E53 Front Seat Headrest Leather Patel Green Left Right N/O/S

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 4H0881901AP

Audi A8 4H Front Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Leather Black 4H0881901AP

€56.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 5G0881903J-1

Volkswagen Golf Mk7 GTI Front Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Cloth Fabric Black

€56.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6J0881921

Seat Ibiza 6J Front Head Rest Left Right N/O/S Seat Couch Venus Grey 6J0881921

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6989969

Seat Headrest BMW E93 Convertible Front Left N/S Head Rest Black Leather

€32.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9112545

BMW X5 E70 Sport Seat Headrest Front Left Right N/O/S Leather Nevada Black

€28.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8039305

BMW E90 M3 Rear Seat Headrest Middle Centre Head Restraint Black Leather Novillo

€32.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8U0885905N

Audi Q3 8U Rear Seat Headrest Centre Middle Leather Black 8U0885905N

€37.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8V0885901AC

Audi A3 8V Seat Headrest Rear Left Right N/O/S Leather Black 8V0885901AC

€32.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8P0881920F

Audi A3 8P Headrest Guide Mount Front Seat Head Rest Bracket 8P0881920F

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8K0881921C-1

Audi A4 B8 8K Seat Headrest Front Interior Left Right N/O/S Leather Black

€42.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. HAH500130PVJ

Range Rover Sport L320 Front Seat Headrest Leather Left Right N/O/S HAH500130PVJ

€37.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7470001

BMW X3 G01 Rear Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Side Head Rest Leather Cognac

€56.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6J0885921

Seat Ibiza 6J Rear Head Rest Left N/S Seat Couch Venus Grey 6J0885921

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6J0885921F

Seat Ibiza 6J Rear Seat Headrest Left Right O/S Head Restraint Cloth Fabric

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7246472

BMW E92 Headrest Rear Seat Head Rest Cover Grey Leather Dakota

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 4G8881901L-1

Audi A7 4G8 Front Seat Head Rest Headrest Left Right N/O/S Black Leather

€75.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6J0885921A

Seat Ibiza 6J Rear Head Rest Centre Middle Seat Couch Venus Grey 6J0885921A

€28.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7117176

Front Seat Headrest BMW E65 E66 E67 Left Right N/O/S Leather Grey 7117176

€28.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 5J0881921BH

Skoda Fabia 5J Front Headrest Left Right N/O/S Cloth Onyx 5J0881921BH

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7288628

BMW E88 Seat Headrest Front Left Right N/O/S Head Cover Leather Boston Oyster

€23.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7236830

BMW F07 Front Seat Electric Headrest Head Rest Left Right N/O/S Leather Beige

€32.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

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Part no. 7347559

BMW F36 Rear Seat Sofa Headrest Saddle Brown Left Right N/O/S 7347559

€32.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8V0881901AF

Audi A3 8V Front Seat Head Rest Left Right N/O/S Leather 8V0881901AF

€32.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

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Part no. 7943060

BMW G20 Rear Seat Headrest Left Right N/O/S Leather Schwarz Black 7943060

€113.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

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Part no. A2069708300

Mercedes W206 Seat Headrest Head Rest Seat Leather Black Rear Left Right N/O/S

€28.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6989970

Seat Headrest BMW E93 Convertible Front Right O/S Head Rest Black Leather

€32.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7076664-1

BMW E60 E61 Front Seat Head Rest Left Right N/O/S Leather Beige 7076664

€28.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A1729700250-1

Mercedes R172 Headrest Front Leather Black Left Right N/O/S A1729700250

€284.95

Free delivery: Aug 5 – 10

If paid before 14:00

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