Rear Center Armrest BMW E90 E91 LCI Seat Backrest Leather Dakota Korall Red

Rear Center Armrest BMW E90 E91 LCI Seat Backrest Leather Dakota Korall Red is an original interior component from the Seats and Benches category, designed for installation in the rear cabin area. The Dakota leather finish in red highlights the character of BMW trim levels, improving passenger comfort and the stylistic consistency of the rear seat.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7216154
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7216154
• Substitutable numbers: 7216154, 52207216154
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Color: Red
• Category: Seats and Sofas

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented rear center armrest is designed for installation in the rear interior, between the seat cushions. Its purpose is to provide stable support for passengers' arms and organize the space on the rear seat, which translates into a more comfortable seating position during long journeys.

The component is dedicated to BMW models from the E90/E91 family after the LCI facelift, ensuring it maintains factory mounting geometry and proper fitment to the rear seat structure.

Material and finish

The armrest is finished in red Dakota leather, characteristic of BMW's sporty interior configurations. This type of upholstery is distinguished by:

• a uniform, aesthetic surface texture,
• good resistance to typical interior wear and tear,
• ease of cleaning using standard leather care products.

Combining the red Dakota leather with the rear seat helps maintain color and visual consistency, which is particularly important when restoring or completing an interior in versions with a more dynamic character. As a result, this element serves as a functional and aesthetic addition to the rear seat.

Benefits of using an original armrest

Using an original rear center armrest in Dakota leather offers a number of practical advantages:

• Factory fitment – maintaining the correct upholstery line and compatibility with the BMW rear seat structure.
• Visual consistency – the red leather shade allows for the restoration of the original interior configuration or its intentional completion.
• Improved ergonomics – stable arm support increases passenger comfort in the rear seat, especially during highway driving.
• Cost-effective choice – a second-hand component allows for interior renewal without the need to invest in a complete new upholstery set.

Characteristics of the used product

The armrest comes from disassembly, meaning it is a used item that retains its structural functionality. Such components are frequently chosen for post-accident repairs, replacing worn upholstery elements, or completing an interior after partial modernization. Choosing an original used armrest allows you to maintain stylistic consistency with other BMW interior elements while reducing costs.

Integration with the interior and mounting aspects

The rear center armrest is structurally prepared to work with the factory mounts in the BMW E90/E91 LCI rear seat. Consequently, installation is limited to correctly seating the element in the designated mounting points, without the need to interfere with the seat structure. Maintaining the original design also facilitates potential future removal, e.g., during further upholstery work.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear seat area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as headrests, side backrest segments, or additional armrest modules, check the available parts in the BMW Seats and Benches category.

Support for interior selection and expansion

When planning a cabin upgrade, including the replacement of armrests, seats, or other upholstery elements, it is worth using practical tips regarding the configuration of premium second-hand interiors. An extended discussion on topics related to the selection of seats, steering wheels, and multimedia equipment can be found in the article Premium interior for half the price: second-hand seats, steering wheels, and multimedia.

If you want to further organize your knowledge on the safe selection of used interior components and other sub-assemblies, the guide No more bad purchases! How to professionally select used car parts will be helpful, as it discusses, among other things, the importance of OEM label compliance and practical methods for verifying compatibility.