BMW F40 F44 Front Seat Headrest Black Leather Blue Stitching Left Right N/O/S

BMW F40 F44 Front Seat Headrest Black Leather Blue Stitching Left Right N/O/S is an original interior equipment component from the Headrests category, designed for installation on the front driver or passenger seats. The black leather ensures a consistent, elegant look for the cabin, and the factory origin from BMW guarantees a proper fit to the seat structure and safety systems.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9870871
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9870871
• Substitutable numbers: 9870871, 52109870871
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left, Right
• Category: Headrests

Purpose and compatibility for BMW F40 / F44

The presented headrest has been designed specifically for BMW F40 and F44 series models, intended for the front of the vehicle, on both the left and right sides. This means it can be used on either the driver's seat or the passenger's seat, while maintaining full compatibility with the standard seat backrest construction.

The item is a factory BMW component, ensuring it retains the correct mounting geometry, appropriate height, and head support angle. This is important both from the perspective of comfort and the proper functioning of the vehicle's passive safety systems.

Materials and finish

The headrest is made of high-quality black leather, color-matched to typical BMW F40 and F44 interior configurations. The leather covering provides a pleasant-to-touch surface that is easy to maintain daily and resistant to typical operational wear.

The filling structure has been selected to provide stable yet comfortable head support during city and highway driving. As a result, the headrest supports a correct posture behind the wheel or in the passenger seat, reducing neck fatigue during longer trips.

Functionality and safety

As an item from the Headrests category, the product plays a key protective role for the upper spine and head area. A properly adjusted headrest helps limit the effects of potential rear-end collisions by working in conjunction with the seat structure and the vehicle's safety systems.

The ability to mount it on both the left and right sides at the front of the vehicle makes it easy to adapt to a specific interior configuration. Thanks to factory dimensions and guide spacing, installation is straightforward, without the need for structural modifications to the seat.

Benefits of using an original BMW headrest

Choosing an original BMW headrest for F40 and F44 models primarily offers:

• visual consistency with other black leather upholstery elements,
• preservation of factory ergonomics and adjustment range,
• certainty of fitment to standard seat guides and mounts,
• maintenance of the proper level of passive safety in the cabin.

This makes the headrest a practical solution both when replacing a damaged part and when completing the interior after post-accident repairs or cabin upgrades.

Expanding BMW interior equipment – Headrests

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front seating area in your BMW and need other items from the same group, such as additional headrests, headrests with a different style, or headrests for passenger seats, check out the available parts in the BMW Headrests category.

Support for post-accident repairs

When rebuilding an interior after a collision, it is worth consciously selecting body and cabin elements, especially when using dismantled components. Practical tips regarding the selection of used parts, repair procedures, and frequently asked questions can be found in the article Bodywork and exterior – post-accident repairs using dismantled parts, which will help you better plan the entire vehicle restoration process.