Used Hyundai ix35 Curtain Airbag

Yes, curtain airbags were fitted to the Hyundai ix35 across its production run from 2010 to 2015 as standard safety equipment. They run along the roofline on each side of the cabin to protect occupants in a side-impact or rollover. All ix35 variants sold in the UK came with them fitted, so you should have no trouble sourcing a used replacement from a breaker.

The ix35 received a facelift in 2013, and while the overall body structure is closely related, curtain airbag modules can vary in how they interface with the vehicle's SRS control unit, so a pre-facelift unit may not be a straightforward swap into a post-facelift car. Name the boundary confidently: the facelift arrived for the 2013 model year, so a 2012 car and a 2014 car sit on opposite sides of that line. We'd strongly recommend confirming compatibility with the breaker using your exact registration before purchasing, as airbag module compatibility with the specific SRS system is not something we can guarantee across that boundary.

For curtain airbags, trim level makes very little practical difference to the part itself — whether your ix35 is a Classic, Comfort, Style, or Premium, the curtain airbag runs along the same roofline and protects the same seating positions. You should still quote your trim and registration to the breaker as a sense-check, but trim is unlikely to be the deciding factor here. The year of the donor vehicle and whether it is pre- or post-facelift matters far more.

Yes, curtain airbags are side-specific — a nearside (NS, passenger side) unit is not the same as an offside (OS, driver side) unit, as they are shaped and routed to fit their respective side of the roofline. Always tell the breaker clearly which side you need when requesting a quote. Fitting the wrong side is not possible without forcing the part, so this is one of the most important details to get right.

Curtain airbags are safety-critical components and we strongly recommend professional fitting by a qualified technician who can properly reset or replace the SRS system as required. Like all airbags, curtain airbags are single-use items — once deployed they cannot be reused, which is why a used undeployed unit from a breaker is the correct replacement part. Attempting a DIY fit risks incorrect installation, SRS fault codes, or the airbag failing to deploy correctly in a future accident.

No — the engine and drivetrain (whether 2WD or 4WD, petrol or diesel) do not affect curtain airbag fitment on the ix35, as these are interior safety components tied to the body structure rather than the drivetrain. The key details to give a breaker are the model year (and whether it is pre- or post-2013 facelift) and the side required. Confirm against your registration to be sure you are being matched to the right generation.