Volvo Headrest Guide - Genuine Volvo 8686050

Product Information

A headrest (also called a head restraint) is a padded support attached to the top of a vehicle seat. It is designed to support the occupant’s head and neck, primarily to reduce the risk of whiplash injuries during rear-end collisions. Headrests can be fixed or adjustable (vertically, and in some modern cars, fore-aft tilt).

• Loose or wobbly headrest – doesn’t stay securely in place or shifts when leaned on.
• Adjustment failure – headrest won’t lock, raise, lower, or tilt properly.
• Damaged padding or cover – torn upholstery, compressed foam, or cracked material reducing comfort.

About Genuine Volvo

The original parts used by Volvo to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine Volvo” brand. Manufactured under the direction of Volvo, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are exclusively available through the Volvo Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your Volvo are not necessarily manufactured by Volvo. No cause for concern, as Volvo designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for Volvo 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 Volvo parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a Volvo logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming direct 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.