Used Hyundai Ioniq Curtain Airbag

The Hyundai Ioniq (first generation) ran from 2016 to 2022, but received a facelift in 2019, so a 2017 and a 2020 car sit either side of that facelift boundary. Whether the curtain airbag interchanges across that 2019 facelift is not something we can confirm here — you should check the part against your registration with the breaker before buying. Curtain airbags are safety-critical single-use components, so getting the match right matters.

No — the curtain airbag is a roof-mounted interior safety component and is not affected by which powertrain your Ioniq has. What matters for fitment is the generation, trim level, and which side of the car you need (NS nearside or OS offside). You can safely disregard whether the donor car is hybrid, PHEV, or fully electric when sourcing this part.

Trim level can matter on the Ioniq because interior specification — including seating style — can vary between trims such as SE, Premium, and Premium SE, and this may affect how the curtain airbag is integrated. It is worth telling the breaker your exact trim as well as your registration so they can check the donor car matches. As with all airbags, professional fitting is strongly recommended.

Yes, absolutely — curtain airbags are side-specific, so you must tell the breaker whether you need the NS (nearside, left-hand side, passenger side in a UK car) or OS (offside, right-hand side, driver's side). Ordering the wrong side is a common and costly mistake. Always double-check which side you need before placing your quote request.

A used curtain airbag is only safe to reuse if it has never been deployed — once triggered, an airbag is a single-use item and cannot be refitted. A reputable breaker will confirm the part has not been deployed, but because curtain airbags are safety-critical components, professional fitting by a qualified technician is strongly recommended rather than DIY installation. You should also confirm with the breaker that the specific airbag module is compatible with your car's SRS system, as this varies and is something we cannot confirm here.

The Hyundai Ioniq first generation was facelifted in 2019, so pre-facelift cars run from 2016 to 2018 and facelift cars from 2019 onwards. Whether a curtain airbag crosses that boundary and fits correctly is not something we can guarantee — you should quote the breaker your exact registration and ask them to verify the part against your specific car. Given that airbags are safety-critical, this check is especially important before purchasing.