Second Hand Mercedes-Benz EQC Curtain Airbag

Yes, the EQC is fitted with curtain airbags (also called side curtain or head airbags) as standard across the range, designed to deploy from the roofline to protect occupants in a side impact or rollover. The EQC was sold in the UK as a single-generation model from 2019 onwards, and curtain airbags were standard equipment throughout that run, so used examples are readily available from breakers.

The Mercedes-Benz EQC was produced as a single generation throughout its entire UK production run (2019 onwards), with no major structural facelift that changed the roofline or curtain airbag mounting points, so a unit from a 2020 car is likely to be the same as one from a 2022 car. That said, airbag module compatibility with the specific SRS control unit in your car is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying. Because curtain airbags are safety-critical, single-use components, professional fitting by a qualified technician is strongly recommended.

The EQC was offered in UK trim levels including AMG Line and AMG Line Premium (and Premium Plus), but these trim differences do not change the curtain airbag itself, as the roofline and airbag housing are the same across trims. You may notice minor cosmetic differences around the headlining or trim clips when fitting, but the airbag unit is determined by generation and which side of the car (NS or OS) you need, not by trim. Always confirm the part number with the breaker against your registration to be safe, and have the airbag fitted professionally.

Curtain airbags on the EQC run along the roofline on either the driver's side (offside/OS, right-hand side on UK right-hand-drive cars) or the passenger's side (nearside/NS, left-hand side). When asking a breaker for a quote, always specify NS or OS clearly, as they are separate units and not interchangeable. A curtain airbag is a safety-critical component, so fitting should be carried out by a qualified professional who can also verify the SRS system is correctly reset after installation.

Curtain airbags are safety-critical, single-use components, and fitting one incorrectly can mean it fails to deploy properly in an accident or, in rare cases, deploys unexpectedly during installation. For these reasons, professional fitting by a qualified technician with the appropriate SRS diagnostic equipment is strongly recommended, and most reputable garages will insist on this. The EQC also has a high-voltage battery system, so working in the cabin requires additional care around vehicle electrical systems.

The EQC shares some Mercedes-Benz platform architecture, but curtain airbags are specific to the roofline dimensions and mounting points of the individual model, so a unit from a GLC or another Mercedes model is very unlikely to be a direct fit. You should source a curtain airbag specifically listed for the EQC, and confirm compatibility with the breaker against your registration before purchasing. As airbags are safety-critical components, do not fit a unit unless you are certain it is the correct part for your exact vehicle.