Mercedes-Benz Vito Curtain Airbag Replacement Parts

Curtain airbags were available on the Vito but were not fitted as standard across all variants — they were an optional extra or part of certain safety packages depending on the generation and trim level, so not every Vito on the road will have them. If your Vito does not currently have curtain airbags fitted, you cannot simply add them as an aftermarket upgrade, as the entire SRS system would need to be compatible. Check your vehicle's original build specification or ask the breaker to confirm whether your exact registration was factory-fitted with curtain airbags before ordering.

The Vito runs across three main generations: the W638 (1996–2003), the W639 (2003–2014), and the current W447 (2014–present). Curtain airbags are most commonly associated with the W639 and W447 generations, as earlier W638 models had more limited airbag provision. You must match the curtain airbag to the correct generation, as parts are not interchangeable across these boundaries.

A 2012 Vito is a W639 and a 2015 Vito is a W447 — these are entirely different generations with different body structures, SRS systems, and airbag designs, so the parts will not interchange. Even if the airbag unit physically looked similar, the SRS control module compatibility and connector configurations are likely to differ. Confirm with the breaker using both registrations before purchasing.

For the Vito, trim levels such as Sport, SE, and BlueEFFICIENCY can influence interior specification, and the presence or positioning of curtain airbags may vary if different headliner or seating configurations were fitted. Within the same generation, a curtain airbag from the same trim level is the safest match, though the breaker should cross-reference both registrations to confirm SRS system compatibility. Do not assume all trim levels within a generation share identical airbag modules.

Yes, curtain airbags are side-specific — a nearside (NS, passenger side) airbag and an offside (OS, driver side) airbag are not interchangeable. Always tell the breaker which side you need, and double-check the part you receive is labelled for the correct side before any fitting work begins. Fitting the wrong side is a serious safety risk.

Curtain airbags are safety-critical components and we strongly recommend professional fitting by a qualified technician with the appropriate diagnostic equipment to reset the SRS system. Like all airbags, they are single-use devices — if the one you are sourcing has been deployed, it cannot be refitted and must be replaced with an undeployed unit. Always confirm with the breaker that the airbag has never been deployed before purchasing.