Second Hand BMW i3 Headrest
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A buyer's guide to used BMW i3 headrest
No two headrests are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
- State whether it's front or rear
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Fitment questions
Will a headrest from an earlier BMW i3 fit my newer one?
The BMW i3 was produced in two main phases: the original model launched in 2013, with a significant facelift arriving in 2017 that brought interior and exterior updates. Headrests from within the same phase are likely to be compatible, but crossing the 2017 facelift boundary is uncertain, so confirm with the breaker that the donor car's registration matches your phase before buying.
Does it matter whether my BMW i3 is the standard model or the i3s?
The i3s, introduced alongside the 2017 facelift, shares the same basic interior architecture as the standard i3, but seat and trim specifications can differ depending on the seat package fitted. Because headrest design can vary by seat style rather than purely by drivetrain, tell the breaker both your trim variant and your registration so they can match the correct seat type.
Does the engine or battery size affect which headrest I need?
No — whether your i3 is the pure electric BEV or the older range-extender REX with its small petrol engine, the headrests are an interior fitment and engine or drivetrain type makes no difference. Focus on the build year and seat trim instead.
Does it matter which seat I need the headrest for — front or rear, driver's side or passenger's side?
Yes, this matters: front and rear headrests differ in shape and adjustment mechanism, and on some seat configurations the driver's (OS) and passenger's (NS) front headrests may also differ. Tell the breaker exactly which position you need — front or rear, and nearside or offside — so they can pull the correct part from the donor vehicle.
Will a headrest from a 2014 i3 fit a 2019 i3?
A 2014 i3 is pre-facelift, while a 2019 i3 falls after the 2017 facelift, so these come from different phases of the model and interior details did change across that boundary. It is possible some headrests carried over, but you should confirm directly with the breaker against both registrations rather than assume compatibility.
Are BMW i3 headrests a safety-critical part?
Standard headrests are not safety-critical in the same way as airbags or pretensioner seatbelts, so fitting a used headrest is generally a straightforward job you can do yourself. However, ensure the headrest clicks securely into its guides and adjusts correctly before use, as a properly retained headrest is important for whiplash protection in a collision.