Volkswagen Liftgate Trim - Genuine VW 5GM86771382V

Product Information

Liftgate trim is the interior or exterior finishing panel attached to a vehicle’s rear liftgate (the hinged door at the back of SUVs, hatchbacks, and some crossovers). On the exterior, it often serves as a decorative accent and may house features such as emblems, license plate lights, or a rearview camera. On the interior, the trim provides a finished look, covers structural metal and wiring, and may include handles or access panels for components like the wiper motor. It also helps reduce noise, vibration, and harshness by adding insulation and securing seals.

• Loose or rattling trim, especially when opening or closing the liftgate.
• Cracks, warping, or broken clips that cause poor fitment and visible gaps.
• Malfunctioning accessories (like lights or cameras) if wiring behind the trim becomes exposed or damaged.

About Genuine VW

The Volkswagen Group, also known as “VAG”, consists of Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche, Ducati, MAN, Scania, SEAT, and Skoda. The original parts used by VW to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine VW” brand. Manufactured under the direction of VW, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are available exclusively through the VW Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your VW are not necessarily manufactured by VW. No cause for concern, as VW designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for VW for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine VW parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a VW logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming directly from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.