Used Volkswagen Jetta Airbag Control Module

The Mk6 Jetta ran from 2010 to 2018 in the UK market, so both years sit within the same generation, which is a good starting point for compatibility. However, the airbag control module must be matched to your vehicle's specific SRS system configuration, and compatibility across different build years within the same generation is not guaranteed even when the bodyshell is the same. Confirm the exact part number and SRS system variant with the breaker against your registration before buying.

Generation is the primary factor for fitment — a Mk6 module (2010–2018) will not be interchangeable with a Mk5 unit (2005–2010), and mixing generations should be avoided entirely. Within the Mk6 generation, the module must still match your vehicle's specific SRS system, so year of manufacture and any mid-cycle revisions can affect whether a unit will communicate correctly with your car's other systems. Always confirm compatibility with the breaker using your registration number, and have the module fitted and coded by a qualified technician as this is a safety-critical component.

Trim level can influence the SRS system fitted to your Jetta — for example, S, SE, and SEL trims may have different seat, curtain, or pretensioner configurations that affect what the control module expects to see. Because of this, the trim level of the donor vehicle is worth checking, and pretensioner variants in particular should be confirmed with the breaker against your registration. Airbag components are single-use after deployment, so always verify you are sourcing an undeployed module and have it professionally fitted and coded.

No — the Mk5 Jetta (2005–2010) and the Mk6 Jetta (2010–2018) use different SRS system architectures, and the control modules are not interchangeable between generations. Always source a module from the correct generation, and then confirm the specific SRS compatibility with the breaker against your registration. This is a safety-critical part, so professional fitting and coding by a qualified technician is strongly recommended.

The airbag control module itself is a central unit rather than a sided component, so NS (nearside) or OS (offside) is not a relevant factor when sourcing this part. What does matter is that the module has not been deployed — airbag control modules involved in a crash where airbags fired are single-use and cannot be reused safely. Ask the breaker to confirm the module came from a non-deployment vehicle, and always have it professionally fitted and coded to your car's SRS system.

A 2008 Jetta falls within the Mk5 generation (2005–2010), and modules from Mk5 donor vehicles should be the starting point for your search. Compatibility with your specific SRS system still needs to be confirmed with the breaker against your registration, as pretensioner variants and SRS configurations can vary even within the same generation. Because this is a safety-critical component, professional fitting and coding is strongly recommended regardless of which unit you source.