Second Hand Hyundai i40 Airbag

The Hyundai i40 was sold in the UK as a single generation, running from 2011 to 2019, with a facelift arriving in 2015 that brought revised exterior styling and some interior updates. Because there is only one generation, you won't hit a model-change boundary when searching for parts. That said, the facelift may have introduced changes to airbag components, so always confirm with the breaker that the part they have matches your exact registration.

A 2013 car is pre-facelift and a 2016 car is post-facelift (the facelift came in 2015), so you are crossing a known production boundary. The generation is the same throughout 2011–2019, but whether airbag modules interchange across that 2015 facelift line is something you must confirm with the breaker against your registration, as SRS system changes between pre- and post-facelift cars can affect compatibility. Airbags are safety-critical, single-use components, so professional fitting by a qualified technician is strongly recommended regardless of which part you source.

For most airbag locations the trim level does not affect whether the part physically fits, as the underlying structure is shared across Classic, SE, and Premium grades. However, seat-mounted side airbags are integrated into the seat itself, and seat style and upholstery can vary by trim, so a seat airbag sourced from a different trim may look or feel slightly different even if it functions in the same position. Confirm the specific airbag location and trim with the breaker, and always have the work carried out by a professional given the safety-critical nature of SRS components.

For airbags mounted in fixed interior positions such as the dashboard or steering wheel, the body style generally does not affect fitment as those areas are structurally shared. Curtain airbags, however, are tailored to the roofline and door count of the specific body style, so a saloon curtain bag will not be interchangeable with an estate (tourer) curtain bag. Always tell the breaker whether your car is the saloon or Tourer variant and the exact airbag position you need, and have any airbag replaced by a professional.

Side airbags – whether seat-mounted or curtain type – are handed, meaning a nearside (NS, passenger) unit is not interchangeable with an offside (OS, driver) unit. When contacting a breaker, confirm the side, the exact location (seat, door, or curtain), the model year of your car, and whether it is pre- or post-2015 facelift. Because airbags are safety-critical and single-use after deployment, professional fitting and a post-installation SRS system check are essential.

Airbags are safety-critical, single-use components and part of the vehicle's SRS (supplemental restraint system); incorrect fitting can result in non-deployment in a crash or accidental deployment during installation, both of which are extremely dangerous. UK best practice is to have airbag work carried out by a qualified technician who can also reset and verify the SRS system with diagnostic equipment afterwards. Never reuse a deployed airbag, and always confirm with the breaker that the unit they supply has not been deployed and is compatible with your specific car's SRS system against your registration.