Airbag warning light
Also called: SRS light, airbag light
The airbag system has a fault and may not deploy in a crash.
What it means
The airbag (SRS) light means the system found a fault. When it's on, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not work in an accident. The car drives normally, which is why people ignore it.
Green, yellow, red: three ways this can look
Match your situation to the closest example.
Keep an eye on it
It came on once after someone moved a seat or pulled out an object under the seat, and went off after a restart.
Schedule a repair
It stays on. The car is safe to drive to a repair, but book it soon. Your airbags may be disabled until it's fixed.
Stop and get help
It came on after an accident, or a child rides in the front seat. Get it diagnosed before regular driving.
Common causes
- Loose connector under a front seat
- Worn clockspring in the steering wheel
- Seatbelt buckle sensor
- Occupant sensor fault
- Previous accident or airbag replacement
What to do right now
- Don't put kids in the front seat
- Check that nothing is jammed under the front seats
- Have the codes read; airbag faults need a scan tool to diagnose
Symbols and meanings vary a little by make and model. Your owner's manual has the exact meaning for your vehicle.
Other warning lights
Questions
What does the airbag warning light mean?
The airbag system has a fault and may not deploy in a crash. The airbag (SRS) light means the system found a fault. When it's on, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not work in an accident. The car drives normally, which is why people ignore it.
Can I keep driving with the airbag warning light on?
Green: It came on once after someone moved a seat or pulled out an object under the seat, and went off after a restart. Yellow: It stays on. The car is safe to drive to a repair, but book it soon. Your airbags may be disabled until it's fixed. Red: It came on after an accident, or a child rides in the front seat. Get it diagnosed before regular driving.
What causes the airbag warning light?
Common causes: loose connector under a front seat; worn clockspring in the steering wheel; seatbelt buckle sensor; occupant sensor fault.
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