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SRS front airbags help reduce the risk of death in frontal collisions by 46% with properly fastened seatbelts.

Approximately 76% of passenger car traffic accident fatalities*1 occur as a result of frontal collisions(Figure 1). During a violent frontal collision, the front passenger’s body bends forward with great force. The head, face or chest areas thus strike the steering wheel or dashboard causing instances of serious injury. SRS front airbags are designed to help prevent such injuries. They have been reported to reduce the fatality rate by 46% in the driver’s seat with properly fastened seatbelts(Figure 2).

*measured in Japan

*1:Death within 24-hours of accident

Figure 1 Collision Patterns of Fatal Accidents involving Driver/Passenger
Figure 2 Fatality Reduction in Frontal Collisions(SAE910901)

Airbag deployment is completed within only 0.05 seconds of a collision.

The combination of SRS front airbags and seatbelts is designed to help reduce injuries. When the sensor detects an impact exceeding a certain magnitude at the time of a frontal collision, it sends a signal to the seatbelts and airbags. Seatbelt pretensioners retract the seatbelts and force limiters control the belt tension to an appropriate level. At the same time, airbags deploy instantaneously, helping prevent the occupants' bodies from striking the steering wheel or instrument panel.