Posted on 5/30/2025
When your airbag warning light comes on, it’s easy to ignore—especially if everything else seems to be working fine. But this little light serves a big purpose. It’s the system’s way of telling you that something might be wrong with your vehicle’s Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which includes your airbags and seatbelt pretensioners. If this system isn’t working correctly, you may not be fully protected in the event of a collision. Here’s what the airbag light means, why it’s important not to overlook it, and what steps you should take next. The Airbag Warning Light When you first start your car, the airbag light briefly turns on as part of the system’s self-check. If everything is functioning properly, the light turns off after a few seconds. If it stays on or starts flashing, the system has detected a fault and has likely disabled one or more of your airbags. This doesn’t mean your airbags will depl ... read more