Airbag Types

Airbag type describes the body area and crash direction a cushion is designed to protect. Airbags supplement seat belts.

Common categories

Frontal airbags protect the head and chest; side airbags cover the torso or pelvis; curtains cover side glazing; knee airbags manage lower-body movement; centre airbags reduce movement across the cabin. Designs and seating-position coverage vary, so airbag count alone does not measure protection. See Airbags.

Sources

• NHTSA: Air bags