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How Much Does an Air Bag Cost?

 
low costDriver Side: $200-$700+ Air Bag Onlyaverage costPassenger Side: $400-$1,000+ Air Bag Onlyhigh costReplace All: $1,000-$6,000 With Related Parts

Designed to be used with a seat belt, an air bag is a safety restraint that inflates rapidly to prevent a vehicle occupant's upper body or head from striking the vehicle's interior during a collision. Most modern passenger vehicles have one front air bag on the driver's side of the vehicle and one on the passenger's side; some also have side-curtain or knee-level air bags.

Typical costs:

  • Driver-side air bags can cost $200-$700 or more each, for just the replacement bag, depending on the year, make and model of vehicle. Passenger-side air bags typically cost $400-$1,000 or more; side-curtain or knee air bags are less common and prices vary, but they typically cost about the same or slightly less than passenger-side air bags, depending on the size and design of the side-curtain air bag. Online retailers typically offer less-expensive air bags, with a limited warranty. For example, FiveStarAirBags.com lists its most popular driver-side airbags[1] , including one for a 2004-2008 Ford F150 for $200; for a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima for $300; and for a 2007-2012 Chevrolet Silverado for $400.
  • The total cost for professionally replacing airbags that deployed in a collision can be $1,000-$6,000 or more but averages about $3,000-$5,000, depending on the year, make and model of vehicle; the number and location of the air bags; and the related parts that need replacing, such as the electronic control unit[2] (also called the airbag computer or diagnostic unit), sensors, springs, the instrument panel, the dashboard, the windshield or the steering wheel. (Some passenger-side airbags are designed to deflect off of -- and break -- the windshield, and may also break the dashboard.) Labor at $30-$90 or more an hour is usually about a third of the total cost. For example, Lemurzone.com lists the parts and labor needed for a typical air bag repair[3] , with an estimated total cost of $3,898.
  • Auto insurance typically covers the cost of air bag replacement, minus any deductible amount on the policy. However, the high cost of air bag replacement combined with the cost of repairs means insurance companies might be more likely to "total" a vehicle after the air bags have deployed in an accident. The Louisiana Department of Insurance outlines the proper use of air bag cost[4] in determining whether a vehicle is a "total loss."
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What should be included:
  • For safety, experts typically recommend having a professional mechanic or technician install replacement air bags. Airbag Center outlines typical air bag installation procedures[5] and HowStuffWorks.com explains how air bag inflate[6] .
  • Air bags cannot be re-used, and while it is legal to use a non-deployed air bag[7] recycled from an identical vehicle, Edmunds.com suggests doing this only as a last resort. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warms against counterfiet air bags[8] and suggests using only buying certified parts made by the original equipment manufacturer.
  • SaferCar.gov explains how air bags deploy[9] and deflate[10] .
  • For children under age 13 or others who are at risk of air-bag injuries because of size or medical condition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration allows the installation of an on-off switch[11] to disable a front driver- or passenger-side air bag. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia discusses air bags and children[12]
Shopping for an air bag:
  • Car dealership, auto repair shops and auto body shops typically install air bag replacements, as do specialty shops like Air bag service[13] .
  • Search for local repair shops through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence[14] or the International Automotive Technicians Network[15] .
  • Consumer Reports lists tips for finding a good mechanic[16] .
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I want to know the cost to repair right side curtain airbags
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Posted by: Chianae in Bronx, NY.Posted: November 22nd, 2021 05:11PM
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Accord
Car Year: 2014Auto Shop:
My right side curtain airbags deployed due to an accident and I want to know the cost to replace and repair.
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Steering wheel and Passenger airbag
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Posted by: Diem in Woodstock, GA.Posted: May 8th, 2021 07:05PM
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Accord
Car Year: 2002Auto Shop: don’t have one at the moment.
just need to know the pricing of these 3 airbags to be fixed.
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My car was declared total loss
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Posted by: a user in Tampa, FL.Posted: August 10th, 2020 08:08PM
Car Make: FordCar Model: Crown Victoria
Car Year: 1997Auto Shop:
I had an accident a few days ago. Not only did both of the airbags deploy and tear apart the dashboard, but the rearview mirror and left side mirror broke. And that's just the accident related issues. It would not surprise me if the total cost of repairs were up to $6000.
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Replacing airbags
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Posted by: Trae in Kansas City, MO.Posted: May 23rd, 2020 09:05AM
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Corolla
Car Year: 2009Auto Shop:
Due to an accident, the front passenger side has damage along with the quarter panel. I was told that the drive shaft would need replaced along with the oil pan. Also the front and side airbags deployed. Looking for an estimate.
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Air bag repair
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: Salar in Aurora, CO.Posted: December 24th, 2019 10:12PM
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: RAV4
Car Year: 2013Auto Shop:
I want know the cost repair for curtain air bag , passenger seat air bag and passenger seat belt .
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Airbags replace driver+knee and passenger
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Posted by: TNT in Las Vegas, NV.Posted: December 18th, 2019 09:12AM
Car Make: AcuraCar Model: TLX
Car Year: 2018Auto Shop:
Need to know how much to replace airbags for driver side plus knee and passenger side.
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Airbag
Amount: $3,000.00
Posted by: A6 garden grove nw in Edmonton, CA.Posted: October 31st, 2019 10:10AM
Car Make: NissanCar Model: Sentra
Car Year: 2018Auto Shop:
I want to fir my airbag I want know the price 4 Windshield side may I know how much price all of them
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Nissan sentra
Amount: $6,000.00
Posted by: Leo Alfaro in Wheeling, IL.Posted: April 14th, 2019 04:04PM
Car Make: NissanCar Model: Sentra sv
Car Year: 2017Auto Shop: Replace all air bags
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Airbag
Amount: $1,000.00
Posted by: Shantae Carter in Newport News, VA.Posted: February 24th, 2019 04:02AM
Car Make: FordCar Model: Fusion
Car Year: 2015Auto Shop: Body
Just need airbag replace
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Driver Wheel
Amount: $450.00
Posted by: jonnn in Sacramento, CA.Posted: February 8th, 2018 11:02AM
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Civic
Car Year: 2016Auto Shop:
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Side airbag
Amount: $500.00
Posted by: Nishant patellar in Miloitas, CA.Posted: January 23rd, 2017 02:01PM
Car Year: 2016Auto Shop:
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Diployed Airbag Replacement
Amount: $1,300.00
Posted by: Sami in Raleigh, NC.Posted: September 17th, 2016 06:09PM
Car Make: VolkswagenCar Model: Passat
Car Year: 2013Auto Shop:
I have VW Passat 2013 was in accident, I had to replace the hood and Radiator Frame. All 4 Airbags are Deployed. I Found all 4 Airbags on the internet for &1300. I was wandering if that anyone have any suggestion. Should I trey to replace my self or Should I take to the dealer, Can I register the car without Airbags?
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Ford focus
Amount: $3,500.00
Posted by: alaysha in Clearfield, UT.Posted: February 13th, 2016 11:02AM
Car Year: 2006Auto Shop:
Someone to replace the airbag
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Mecury
Amount: $2,000.00
Posted by: Terri Martin in Raleigh, NC.Posted: December 31st, 2015 07:12PM
Car Year: 1998Auto Shop:
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Honda Accord
Amount: $620.00
Posted by: Makkara Sophaya in Stockton, CA.Posted: March 1st, 2015 03:03AM
Car Year: 2001Auto Shop: dealership
Replacing passenger air bag for parts and labor
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External Resources:
  1.  www.fivestarairbags.com/Airbags.html
  2.  www.safercar.gov/Vehicle+Shoppers/Air+Bags/Electronic+Control+Unit
  3.  www.lemurzone.com/airbag/cost.htm
  4.  www.ldi.state.la.us/docs/commissionersoffice/legal/directives/dir186_Cur_properuse...
  5.  www.airbagcenter.com/howtoinstallairbags.aspx
  6.  auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/safety-regulatory-devices/airbag1.htm
  7.  www.edmunds.com/about/press/edmundscom-advises-car-owners-to-reconsider-installing...
  8.  www.nhtsa.gov/About+NHTSA/Press+Releases/2012/Safety+Advisory:+NHTSA+Alerting+Cons...
  9.  www.safercar.gov/Vehicle+Shoppers/Air+Bags/Air+Bag+Deployment
  10.  www.safercar.gov/Vehicle+Shoppers/Air+Bags/After+Deployment
  11.  www.safercar.gov/Vehicle+Shoppers/Air+Bags/ON-OFF+Switch
  12.  www.chop.edu/service/car-seat-safety-for-kids/tips-tools-from-experts/airbags.html
  13.  www.airbagservice.com/default.aspx
  14.  www.ase.com/Landing-Pages/Car-Owners/Find-a-Repair-Shop/Shop-Locator.aspx
  15.  autorepair.iatn.net/
  16.  www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/12/how-to-find-a-great-car-mechanic/index.htm
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