VW Seat Back Panel - Genuine VW 5N0881989C

Product Information

A seat back panel is the hard or upholstered cover located on the rear side of a vehicle’s front seat backrest. It protects the seat’s internal structure and components, provides a finished look, and sometimes includes storage pockets or mounting points for accessories.

• Cracks, Breaks, or Warping: Physical damage from impact, wear, or aging that affects the panel’s shape or integrity.
• Loose or Detached Panel: The panel may come loose or rattle if clips or fasteners break.
• Damaged Storage Pockets: If the panel has pockets, they may tear or sag, reducing functionality.

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.