Volkswagen Beetle A5 Rear Headrest Left Right N/O/S Black Leather Red Stitching

Volkswagen Beetle A5 Rear Headrest Left Right N/O/S Black Leather Red Stitching is an original interior equipment component designed for installation on the rear seat of the A5 generation Beetle model. This black leather headrest with distinctive contrasting red stitching allows you to maintain a consistent factory interior look and restore full functionality to the rear seat row. It is a practical solution for both post-accident repairs and aesthetic cabin restoration.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 5C5885901B
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5C5885901B
• Substitutable numbers: 5C5885901B, 5C5 885 901 B
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right, Left
• Category: Headrests

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented headrest is a component from the Headrests category, designed for the rear seat of the Volkswagen Beetle A5. The design allows for installation on both the left and right sides of the rear row, making it easy to fit into specific interior configurations. This provides flexibility in replacing a missing or damaged part without the need to replace the entire set.

Materials and finish

The surface of the headrest is made of black leather, which blends well with factory Volkswagen upholstery. The red stitching gives it a subtly sporty character, highlighting the seat lines and creating a cohesive stylistic accent with other trim elements in more dynamic versions. The leather surface is easy to maintain and allows for a precise match with existing upholstery.

Function, ergonomics, and safety

The rear seat headrest plays an essential role in passenger comfort and neck protection during daily vehicle use. The properly contoured cushion supports the head, reducing fatigue during long drives and improving posture stabilization. The original design, tailored to the Beetle A5 seats, ensures the correct position relative to the backrest, which helps maintain factory passive safety parameters.

Benefits of using an original Volkswagen headrest

Choosing an original headrest for the Volkswagen Beetle A5 allows you to maintain the stylistic and technical consistency of the interior. This dismantled part is matched to the shape of the backrest, the spacing of the guides, and the height adjustment mechanism, which facilitates installation and minimizes the risk of looseness or improper seating. The factory finish in black leather with red stitching helps avoid differences in shade and material texture, which are often encountered with aftermarket replacements.

Condition and service application

The product is used, making it a sensible choice for post-accident repairs, replacing a single headrest after mechanical damage, or completing missing interior elements. This type of part is suitable both for workshops specializing in the Volkswagen brand and for users independently restoring the original look of the rear seat. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear seat area in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as head supports, additional headrests, or supplementary backrest components, check the available parts in the Volkswagen Headrests category. To better plan your investment in dismantled parts and understand why original used components often outperform budget replacements, it is worth reading the article Starter system failure – why a used original can be more durable than a remanufactured one, which discusses the practical differences between OEM parts and remanufactured solutions.