BMW F21 F22 Front Seat Backrest Cover Cloth Fabric Antracite Red Left N/S

BMW F21 F22 Front Seat Backrest Cover Cloth Fabric Antracite Red Left N/S is an original upholstery component from the Seats and benches group, designed for installation on the front left seat in BMW F21/F22 series vehicles. The fabric finish in a red shade allows for an aesthetic replacement of a worn backrest cover while maintaining the factory character of the interior.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7475402
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7475402
• Substitutable numbers: 52107475402, 7475402
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Upholstery material: Fabric
• Color: Red
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and fitment for BMW F21/F22

The cover has been designed specifically for the driver's seat in compact BMW F21/F22 models, ensuring a proper fit to the shape of the backrest and compatibility with the interior's styling line. The placement on the vehicle, defined as front, left side, allows for clear identification of the component's application when planning repairs or cabin upgrades. As a part of the original BMW upholstery, the cover works with the factory backrest structure, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional modifications. It is a practical solution both for replacing a damaged cover and for visually refreshing the vehicle's interior.

Upholstery material and color scheme

The cover is made of upholstery fabric, selected for its utility in daily vehicle operation. The fabric nature ensures breathability, stable back support, and ease of maintenance with proper care. The red color finish gives the interior a more dynamic, sporty accent, blending well with the anthracite equipment elements typical of the BMW F21/F22. This configuration allows for a cohesive yet expressive cabin look, especially in cars with more dynamic equipment packages.

Function in the seat system and user comfort

The backrest cover plays an important role in protecting the internal seat structure from wear and dirt, while also influencing perceived comfort during driving. The properly selected fabric reduces clothing slippage on the backrest surface, which improves the driver's stability during longer trips. Replacing a worn or damaged cover with an original part from the same group allows for restoring the seat's aesthetics and maintaining the ergonomics intended by the manufacturer. This is particularly important in cars where the interior is to be kept in a condition as close to factory as possible, e.g., when preparing the car for sale or after intensive use.

Characteristics of the used component

The backrest cover is a used component, which means it comes from vehicle dismantling and may show signs of normal wear. Such components are popular choices for interior repairs because they allow for maintaining the original BMW specification while optimizing costs compared to new parts. For many users, this represents a reasonable compromise between maintaining cabin visual consistency and an economical approach to seat renovation. A used backrest cover from the same model series usually fits better into the overall interior look than a brand-new element with a different degree of material wear.

Expansion and modernization of the BMW seating area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the seating area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as backrests, seat cushions, or complete seat structures, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and benches category. For larger interior changes, it is also worth considering the selection of other upholstery elements from dismantling to maintain color and material consistency. In practice, this means the possibility of replacing not only a single backrest cover but also matching the remaining seats to the new cabin configuration.

Support in choosing used seats

If you are considering a wider interior transformation of your car and are wondering how replacing seats or their components can affect comfort and vehicle value, our blog guide will be helpful. You will find more practical tips in the article Interior transformation: How branded seats from dismantling will drastically improve comfort and increase the value of your car, where we discuss, among other things, the selection of used seats, the impact on driving ergonomics, and aspects related to the cost-effectiveness of such an investment.