Quick answer: An OEM airbag part number is printed on the manufacturer label on the back of the airbag module. It is made of a base number (what the part is), a vehicle or variant code (which model and version it fits) and often a color or suffix code (trim color or revision). To buy the right replacement, match every character of that number — not just the make, model and year.
The number-one reason airbags get returned is a part number mismatch. Two airbags for the same model year can look identical yet use different connectors, inflator stages or cover colors. This guide shows you how to find and decode OEM airbag part numbers, using real examples from the Partzora OEM airbag catalog.
Where to find the airbag part number
- Steering wheel airbag: Label on the back of the module (remove it from the wheel first).
- Passenger dash airbag: Label on the side or bottom of the metal housing behind the dash.
- Knee airbag: Label on the module behind the lower dash panel.
- Curtain / roof airbag: Label near the inflator canister along the roof rail.
- Seat side airbag: Label on the module inside the seatback.
Safety first: Always disconnect the battery and wait the time listed in the factory service manual before handling any SRS component. If you are not trained, have a technician read the label for you.
How to read a Toyota and Lexus airbag part number
Toyota and Lexus use a 5-5-2 format. Example: 45130-06540-C0 — Toyota Camry 2025–2026 driver steering wheel airbag.
| Segment | Example | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Base number | 45130 | The part family — here, the steering wheel (horn pad) airbag assembly |
| Variant code | 06540 | The specific vehicle, generation and version it was designed for |
| Color / trim code | C0 | Cover color or trim; same fitment, different appearance |
Tip: Some Toyota models also change by assembly plant. For example, Corolla airbags differ between Japan-built vehicles (VIN starting with J) and US-built vehicles (VIN starting with 5). Check the first character of your VIN before ordering.
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How to read a Honda and Acura airbag part number
Honda and Acura use a 5-3-3 + suffix format. Example: 78960-3A0-A80ZA — Honda CR-V 2023–2025 passenger knee airbag.
| Segment | Example | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Base number | 78960 | The part family — here, the passenger knee airbag |
| Model code | 3A0 | The vehicle platform the part was engineered for |
| Variant | A80 | Market and version (for example, US specification) |
| Suffix | ZA | Color or revision code |
More Honda examples: 77801-30A-A82ZA (Accord 2023–2025 steering wheel) and 78870-T20-A80 (Civic 2022–2025 passenger curtain). Notice the driver-side Civic curtain uses a different base number (78875), so left and right are not interchangeable. Shop all Honda parts and Acura parts.
How to read a Nissan part number
Nissan typically uses a 5-5 format, such as 62890-DFA0A, the radar-compatible front grille emblem for the Altima 2019–2022. The first five digits identify the part group, and the second block identifies the specific version. Browse Nissan OEM parts.
5-step checklist to match your airbag
- Disconnect the battery and wait as the service manual specifies.
- Locate the manufacturer label on your existing airbag.
- Record the full part number, including dashes and suffix.
- Confirm year, trim and assembly country from your VIN.
- Order only a part whose number and listed fitment match. Use our vehicle finder on the Partzora homepage to narrow results.
Common part number mistakes
- Ignoring the side: Driver and passenger knee and curtain airbags have different numbers.
- Ignoring the color code: A gray cover will not match a black steering wheel.
- Assuming generations carry over: A 2018–2022 Accord steering airbag is not the same as a 2023–2025 unit.
- Reading the inflator label instead of the module label: Use the label with the OEM number, not the supplier’s internal number.
Not sure the airbag you have is genuine? Read what makes an airbag undeployed and how to spot counterfeits.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the part number on an airbag?
On most Toyota, Lexus, Honda and Nissan airbags, the OEM part number is printed on a white or silver label on the back of the module housing, usually next to a barcode and the manufacture date. Steering wheel airbags must be removed from the wheel to see it.
What does C0 mean at the end of a Toyota airbag part number?
The last two characters of many Toyota and Lexus interior part numbers, such as C0 in 45130-06540-C0, are a color or trim code. Two airbags with the same base number but different color codes fit the same way but have different cover colors.
Can I use my VIN instead of the airbag part number?
Your VIN helps confirm year, model, trim and assembly plant, but the airbag label is the most reliable reference. Some models, such as certain Toyota Corollas, use different airbags for Japan-built (VIN starting with J) and US-built (VIN starting with 5) vehicles.
Are superseded airbag part numbers interchangeable?
Sometimes. Manufacturers occasionally replace an old number with a new one that fits the same vehicles. Only treat a superseded number as compatible if the manufacturer or your parts supplier confirms the supersession for your exact vehicle.
What if my airbag label is missing or unreadable?
Contact your dealer parts department with your VIN, or email Partzora at info@partzora.us with your VIN and photos of the airbag and connector, and we will help identify the correct part.
Found your number? Search the Partzora shop for genuine, undeployed OEM airbags with the exact part number listed on every product page.