Used Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Airbag

The Sprinter has run across two main generations in the UK: the first generation (W901–W905) covered 1995 to 2006, and the second generation (W906) ran from 2006 to 2018, with a facelift arriving around 2013. Generation is the key fitment factor for airbags, so always tell the breaker which generation yours is — quoting your exact year and registration will help them confirm the right unit.

2012 and 2014 Sprinters both sit within the W906 generation, but 2014 falls after the mid-cycle facelift, which can affect interior components including airbag modules and SRS system configurations. You should confirm with the breaker against your registration whether the specific airbag from a pre-facelift W906 is compatible with a post-facelift SRS system, as this is not something we can guarantee. A professional fitting is strongly recommended regardless, as airbags are safety-critical single-use components.

No — the W901–W905 first generation and the W906 second generation are distinct platforms with different interior designs and SRS systems, so airbags do not cross that 2006 boundary. Always source a part that matches your specific generation, and confirm compatibility with the breaker using your registration number. Because airbags are safety-critical and single-use after deployment, professional installation is essential.

For steering wheel or dashboard-mounted airbags, the body style itself is less critical than the generation and interior trim specification. However, minibus and crew van variants can have additional side or curtain airbags depending on seating configuration, so the number of seats and trim level do matter. Confirm the exact airbag location (and whether it is a NS or OS side unit if applicable) with the breaker against your registration to make sure you get the right part.

Trim level can affect airbag fitment on the Sprinter because higher specifications may include additional airbags — such as side airbags — that are not present on base models. For a standard steering wheel airbag the trim difference is less likely to matter, but you should still tell the breaker your trim and full spec so they can check the SRS configuration. Airbags are safety-critical single-use parts, so professional fitting by a qualified technician is strongly recommended once you have sourced the correct unit.

Airbags are safety-critical components and a used unit is only safe to fit if it has never been deployed — a reputable breaker should be able to confirm this. Fitting should always be carried out by a qualified automotive technician, as incorrect installation can cause the airbag to fail in a collision or deploy unexpectedly, causing serious injury. Once an airbag has deployed it cannot be reused, so confirm with the breaker that the unit you are buying is intact and undeployed before purchasing.