Airbags in cars: Car airbag working, types, price and more

If you notice that the airbag light is illuminating on the dashboard, that means that there's some issue with the system. Hence, the airbag will not deploy in case of a collision. So, it's not advisable to drive your car with the airbag light on.

In India, all cars need to have at least a driver-side airbag as standard. Hence, you will find an airbag even on entry-level cars. The cheapest entry-level car with an airbag is the Maruti Alto.

Yes, airbags can protect passengers from severe injuries. However, you need to wear a seatbelt for the airbag to do its job correctly. Without a seatbelt, the airbag can cause injuries due to its deployment force.

Renault Kwid, Datsun Go, Maruti Wagon R, Maruti Celerio, Tata Tiago and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios are some small cars that come with two frontal airbags as standard.

From January 2022, dual airbags (driver-side and front passenger side) are mandatory for cars sold in India.

Modern cars come with ECU (Electronic Control Unit) that can diagnose the sensors and circuits of the airbag system. If it detects any issue or fault in the system, you will get a warning light on your car's dashboard. So, immediately visit the service centre to rectify the problem whenever you see the airbag light lit up.

No, you cannot disable the driver-side airbag in a car. However, you may be able to disable the front passenger-side airbag, provided the car has a passenger airbag cut-off switch. The switch is generally located on the passenger side dashboard. But it is not safe to drive with airbags disabled.