Mercedes-Benz A-Class Airbag Replacement Parts

The current-generation A-Class (W176) ran from 2012 to 2018, so a 2013 and a 2016 car are both within the same generation — that's a good starting point for compatibility. However, the W176 received a facelift in 2015, and whether an airbag from a pre-facelift car crosses that boundary to fit a post-facelift model is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as SRS system details can vary. Because airbags are safety-critical and single-use after deployment, always have them fitted by a qualified technician.

No — the W169 (2004–2012) and the W176 (2012–2018) are entirely different generations with different interior architecture, so their airbags are not interchangeable. Always source a part from the same generation as your car, and confirm the exact match with the breaker using your registration number. Professional fitting is strongly recommended for any airbag replacement.

For most airbag positions the generation and body configuration matter more than trim level, but seat-mounted side airbags can vary because AMG Line and Sport models use different seat designs to SE. Tell the breaker your trim level as well as your registration so they can check the seat style matches, since fitting the wrong seat airbag is a safety risk. As always, have any airbag installed by a qualified professional.

Door count can affect which airbags are fitted in the car, particularly side-curtain and door-mounted units, so it's worth telling the breaker whether your car is the 3-door or 5-door variant. Dashboard and steering-wheel airbags are generally position-specific rather than door-count-specific, but confirm this with the breaker against your registration to be sure. Never assume a part fits without that check, especially on safety-critical components like airbags.

Yes — side airbags are handed, so a nearside (NS, passenger side) airbag will not correctly substitute for an offside (OS, driver side) unit, and vice versa. When contacting a breaker, always state clearly which side you need, along with your registration and trim level. Because airbags are safety-critical, fitting the correct handed unit and having it installed professionally is essential.

No — airbags are single-use devices and are destroyed in deployment, so a deployed airbag has no value as a replacement part. Any used airbag you source through a breaker should be undeployed and from an undamaged area of the donor vehicle; reputable breakers will confirm this. Because these are safety-critical components, we strongly recommend professional fitting and, if in any doubt about a unit's history, ask the breaker directly before purchasing.