Mercedes-Benz GLE Airbag Control Module Replacement Parts

Yes, every variant of the Mercedes-Benz GLE is fitted with an airbag control module (also called the SRS control unit) as standard — it manages the deployment of all airbags and pretensioner seat belts across the vehicle, regardless of engine or drivetrain choice. Because it is a safety-critical component, a used unit should always be fitted by a qualified technician, and you should be aware that airbag modules and pretensioner belts are single-use once triggered, so confirm with the breaker that any unit you are buying has not been deployed.

These two vehicles sit in different generations — the W166 GLE ran from 2015 to 2019, while the V167 GLE launched for 2019 and onwards — so a 2016 module and a 2020 module come from entirely different platforms and are very unlikely to be compatible. Confirm the exact generation of both the donor vehicle and your own car with the breaker against your registration before purchasing, as SRS system compatibility between these generations is something the breaker will need to verify directly.

The airbag control module itself is matched primarily by generation rather than trim level, but the GLE's trim range — which in the UK has included Sport, AMG Line, and AMG Line Premium among others — can influence seat specification and the number of airbags fitted, which may in turn affect SRS system configuration. To be safe, confirm with the breaker that the donor vehicle's trim and seat setup matches yours, and always provide your registration so they can cross-reference the specific SRS system fitted to your car.

Engine variant does not determine airbag control module fitment on the GLE — the module is an interior safety component tied to the vehicle's generation and body configuration rather than whether you have a diesel, petrol, or hybrid under the bonnet. Focus instead on confirming the correct generation (W166 2015–2019 or V167 2019-onwards) with the breaker against your registration.

Airbag control modules are safety-critical components and working on SRS systems without the correct diagnostic equipment and training carries a serious risk of accidental airbag deployment, which can cause severe injury. Professional fitting by a qualified technician with access to Mercedes-compatible diagnostic software to code and initialise the replacement unit is strongly recommended — this is not a DIY job.

Both a 2015 and a 2019 W166 GLE sit within the same generation (W166, produced 2015–2019), so there is broadly a stronger basis for compatibility than across generations, but the W166 did receive mid-cycle updates that could affect SRS system variants. You should confirm directly with the breaker, providing both registrations, that the specific module from the donor vehicle is compatible with your car's SRS setup before buying.