Second Hand Mazda CX-5 Headrest

The CX-5 ran in two distinct generations: the first generation covered 2012 to 2017, and the second generation ran from 2017 onwards, with a facelift around 2021. Headrests are interior trim parts and generally match within a generation, so a first-gen headrest is unlikely to clip correctly into a second-gen seat and vice versa. If your vehicle sits close to the 2017 changeover, confirm the exact generation with the breaker against your registration before ordering.

Both the 2015 and 2016 CX-5 fall within the first generation (2012–2017), so the seat architecture and headrest mounting posts should be consistent across those years. That said, trim level can affect the seat style and therefore the headrest design, so make sure both vehicles share the same trim level as well. Ask the breaker to confirm against your registration to be sure.

Yes, trim level can matter for the CX-5 because higher trims such as Sport and Sport Nav often feature different seat upholstery or seat designs compared to entry-level SE or SE-L trims, and the headrests are part of that seat assembly. A leather-trimmed headrest from a Sport Nav will look and feel different from a cloth one off an SE, even if the mounting posts are the same. When sourcing from a breaker, tell them your trim level alongside your registration so they can match the material and style correctly.

For front seats the driver's side (OS, offside) and passenger's side (NS, nearside) headrests are usually identical in shape, so side typically does not affect fitment for front headrests. Rear headrests can vary depending on position — centre rear headrests are sometimes a different size or style to the outboard ones — so do specify which position you need when contacting a breaker. Giving the breaker your registration and confirming the exact seat position will help them pull the right part.

Both the 2019 and 2022 CX-5 sit within the second generation (2017 onwards), but the 2021 facelift brought interior updates that may have altered seat trims and headrest finishes. Whether the headrest from a pre-facelift second-gen car crosses over cleanly to a post-facelift one is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations rather than assume. Matching trim level as well as generation gives you the best chance of a correct fit.

Yes, headrests are a standard fitment on every variant of the Mazda CX-5, regardless of engine, drivetrain, or trim level — all seats across all versions came with them as standard. So you do not need to worry about sourcing a specific engine type or drivetrain layout when looking for this part. Focus instead on matching the generation, trim level, and seat position to find the right headrest from a breaker.