Second Hand Mercedes-Benz CLA Airbag

The CLA came in two generations: the first-generation C117 ran from 2013 to 2019, with a facelift in 2016, and the second-generation C118 launched in 2019. Generation is the most important factor for airbag fitment, so always tell the breaker which generation yours is rather than just the year. A 2016 and a 2018 car are both first-gen but one is pre-facelift and one is post-facelift, so confirm the exact spec with the breaker before buying.

Both years fall within the first-generation C117, but 2015 is pre-facelift and 2017 is post-facelift, with the facelift arriving for the 2016 model year. Parts can differ across that boundary, so while they share the same generation, you should confirm compatibility with the breaker against your registration rather than assuming they interchange. Airbags are safety-critical single-use components, so professional fitting is strongly recommended regardless.

For the CLA, trim levels such as SE, Sport, AMG Line, and AMG affect seat style and interior specification, which can influence airbag fitment particularly for seat-mounted side airbags. If you are sourcing a steering wheel, seat, or side airbag, tell the breaker your exact trim so they can match the seat and interior type correctly. For other airbag locations the trim difference may be less significant, but it is always worth confirming with the breaker against your registration to be safe.

Yes, side matters for some airbag positions — a nearside (NS, left) and offside (OS, right) part are not interchangeable, and a driver airbag differs from a passenger airbag. Always tell the breaker exactly which airbag you need and on which side of the car. Airbags are safety-critical components and must be professionally fitted; they are also single-use after deployment, so ensure the unit you are buying has not been triggered.

Airbags are safety-critical components and Findapart strongly recommends professional fitting by a qualified technician. An incorrectly installed airbag can fail to deploy in a collision or deploy unexpectedly, causing serious injury. Compatibility with your car's specific SRS control system is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as module matching can require specialist equipment.

No — the first-generation C117 (2013–2019) and second-generation C118 (2019 onwards) are entirely different platforms with different interior structures, so airbags from one generation will not fit the other. Always make sure the breaker's part comes from a car that matches your generation. Airbags are safety-critical single-use parts, so professional fitting is essential once you have sourced the correct component.