VW Fender Splash Shield - Genuine VW 1K0805978B

Product Information

A fender splash shield (also called an inner fender liner) is a protective panel mounted inside the wheel well, between the fender and the engine bay. It shields critical components—such as wiring, belts, suspension, and the engine bay—from water, mud, rocks, and road debris. It also helps improve aerodynamics and keeps dirt from accumulating. Over time, splash shields can break, loosen, or wear out due to impacts and exposure to the elements.

• Loose or missing shield – rattling, flapping noises, or visible gaps inside the wheel well.
• Damage or cracks – shield is broken, torn, or hanging down after impact with road debris or curbs.
• Increased debris exposure – more dirt, mud, or water entering the engine bay, leading to corrosion or component damage.

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.