Volkswagen Eos Headrest Replacement Parts

The Eos was produced as a single generation running from 2006 to 2015, with a facelift introduced in 2011, so year matters when sourcing a used headrest. Headrests from within the same pre-facelift (2006–2010) or post-facelift (2011–2015) period are the most likely to match in terms of seat design and trim, but whether a headrest crosses the 2011 facelift boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration. Trim level also affects seat style, so have your trim name ready when you enquire.

Yes, trim level can affect the headrest because different trims on the Eos — such as S, SE, and Sport — were fitted with different seat styles and upholstery, and the headrest is part of that seat assembly. A headrest from an SE may differ in shape, material, or integrated design from one fitted to an S or Sport model, so matching the trim is important. Tell the breaker your trim level and they can check the headrest style against their donor vehicle.

Yes, front and rear headrests on the Eos are different in design, adjustment mechanism, and often size, so you need to specify which position you need when contacting a breaker. The Eos is a two-door coupé-cabriolet, so the rear seating arrangement is relatively compact and the rear headrests will differ from the front ones. Be clear about which seat position — driver, passenger, or rear — you require to avoid being sent the wrong part.

For most standard headrests that simply post into the seat, the side does not matter as they are interchangeable between the nearside (NS, passenger) and offside (OS, driver). However, if the front seats are sports or heated seats with integrated or shaped headrests specific to that seat, there may be differences, so it is worth confirming with the breaker whether the headrest from their donor vehicle is a direct swap. Matching the trim level and year range remains the priority.

A 2009 Eos is pre-facelift (2006–2010) and a 2012 model is post-facelift (2011–2015), meaning the two cars sit either side of the 2011 facelift boundary where interior and trim specifications could differ. Because of this, you should not assume the headrest will be a direct fit without checking, and we recommend confirming compatibility with the breaker using both registration numbers. A breaker with access to parts data will be able to tell you whether the headrest design changed across that facelift.

No, the engine has no bearing on headrest fitment — the seats and headrests on the Eos are determined by the generation and trim level, not the drivetrain. Whether your Eos has a petrol or diesel engine, the interior specification follows the trim rather than what is under the bonnet. Focus on matching the generation, facelift period, and trim level when speaking to a breaker.