Hyundai Kona Airbag Replacement Parts

The Kona runs in two generations: the first generation covers 2017 to 2023, with a facelift arriving in 2021, so a 2018 car and a 2021 car sit either side of that facelift boundary. Airbags from the pre-facelift and post-facelift Kona may differ, so whether a specific module will cross that boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration before ordering. Airbags are safety-critical, single-use components, so professional fitting is strongly recommended regardless of source.

For the Kona, trim level can affect seat design and the airbags integrated into them, so it is worth telling the breaker which trim your car is — SE, SE Connect, Premium, Premium GT, or N Line — so they can source from a matching or compatible specification. Where the airbag is a standalone module such as a dashboard or curtain unit rather than a seat-mounted bag, trim differences are less likely to matter, but confirm this with the breaker. Professional fitting by a qualified technician is essential for any airbag replacement.

Yes, side matters for any airbag that is position-specific, such as driver or passenger dashboard units, side curtain airbags, or seat-mounted side bags — NS (nearside, left) and OS (offside, right) are not interchangeable. Always tell the breaker which side you need and double-check it against the part they are supplying. Because airbags are safety-critical, have the replacement fitted by a professional.

Airbags are safety-critical, single-use components and working on an SRS system without the correct equipment and training carries a serious risk of accidental deployment or, after fitting, a bag that will not deploy correctly in a collision. UK breakers will supply the part, but fitting should always be carried out by a qualified technician with the appropriate diagnostic tools to reset the SRS system. We strongly advise against DIY installation for any airbag or seatbelt pretensioner.

The second-generation Kona launched in 2023 as a full redesign, making it a different generation from the 2017–2023 first-generation car, and the two are very unlikely to share airbag components. Whether any specific module could cross this generation boundary is something to confirm with the breaker against your exact registration rather than assume. As with any airbag work, professional fitting is essential.

No — engine choice, including petrol, hybrid, or electric variants, does not affect airbag fitment on the Kona; what matters is the generation, facelift status, trim level, and the specific position of the airbag you need. Focus on giving the breaker your registration and trim details rather than your engine size. Professional installation is required for all airbag replacements as they are safety-critical components.