Second Hand Mercedes-Benz EQS Steering Wheel Airbag

Yes, the EQS is fitted with a steering wheel airbag as standard across all variants — it is a full-size luxury electric saloon and this is a core safety component on every version sold in the UK. Because the EQS is a pure battery-electric vehicle with no combustion engine, the airbag system is not dependent on any drivetrain variant, so all EQS models have one. If you need a replacement, you will need to source it from a breaker who dismantles EQS vehicles specifically, as the part does not cross over from other Mercedes models without verification.

The EQS (V297 body code) launched in 2021 as the first generation, and as of 2025 remains within that single generation with no full model change having occurred. Year of manufacture within this generation can still affect trim specification and airbag module detail, so always provide your registration to the breaker so they can verify the exact part against your car. Do not assume all years within the generation are interchangeable without that confirmation.

All of these years sit within the same first-generation EQS (V297), which is a positive starting point, but Mercedes-Benz can introduce mid-cycle updates to interior components and SRS system calibration without a formal facelift announcement, so fitment across those years is not guaranteed. Because airbag modules must be compatible with the specific SRS control unit in your car, you must confirm compatibility with the breaker against your exact registration rather than assuming year-to-year interchangeability. This is a safety-critical part, so getting that confirmation right matters.

The trim or AMG styling pack can influence the steering wheel design itself — for instance, whether it has a flat-bottom rim, different spoke finish, or specific badging — which means the airbag module and cover fitted to one trim's wheel may look or sit differently to another. Because of this, you should tell the breaker which specific trim or steering wheel type your car has so they can match the visual and physical specification as closely as possible. Compatibility of the airbag module with your SRS system is a separate question that also needs confirming with the breaker against your registration, regardless of trim.

Airbags are safety-critical, single-use components and working on SRS systems carries a serious risk of accidental deployment, which can cause severe injury. Professional fitting by a qualified technician with the correct diagnostic equipment to reset and verify the SRS system is strongly recommended — this is not a DIY job in the way a mechanical part might be. A used airbag that has never been deployed is legitimate to fit, but only a professional should carry out the work and sign it off.

Give the breaker your full registration number and ideally note whether your steering wheel is flat-bottomed or round, and whether it carries any AMG or special edition badging, as these details affect which module and cover are correct for your car. The breaker also needs to confirm that the airbag module is compatible with your specific SRS system, which they should check against the donor vehicle's specification — do not rely on a visual match alone. Because airbag compatibility with the SRS control unit cannot be confirmed from the outside, always route that specific question to the breaker rather than assuming it is correct.