Alpine A290 airbag control unit repair⁽¹⁾

What should be considered with Alpine A290 airbag control units?

The airbag control unit in the Alpine A290 evaluates the crash sensors, triggers the airbags and monitors the entire airbag system. If it detects a fault, the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster comes on. Airbag24 repairs the control unit you send in from your own vehicle.

After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. A lit airbag warning light is a warning signal that should not be ignored. The check belongs in a specialist workshop.

The airbag is safety-relevant. For this reason you should not carry out any work on the airbag system yourself. Airbag24 repairs your own control unit in Berlin, including deleting the crash data, checking for faults and repairing defective components.

Which Alpine A290 generations are there?

The Alpine A290 is so far listed in one series: series I, built since 2024 and still in production.

The Alpine A290 is a sporty electric vehicle in the small car class. Alpine unveiled the model in June 2024, and it has been offered in Europe since summer 2024.

Within one series, control units often differ by year of manufacture and equipment. The part number on the unit shows which variant is fitted in your vehicle.

• I (since 2024) – current series of the Alpine A290, production period still running.

How do I identify my Alpine A290 airbag control unit?

The part number on the label or housing of the control unit determines the exact version. Year of manufacture and vehicle identification number (VIN) help to confirm the match.

The part number is the most important reference point. It shows which version is fitted and must match the year of manufacture and equipment of your vehicle. Note the part number, year of manufacture and VIN before you send the unit in.

A fault code alone does not prove a defect. Code U0151 means that communication with the airbag control unit (restraint system) has been lost. Whether the control unit itself is defective is only shown by testing.

Which airbag equipment does the Alpine A290 have?

Front and side airbags are part of the standard equipment of the Alpine A290. The model has no centre airbag between the front seats.

Depending on trim level and market, further airbags may be fitted, such as head or curtain airbags. The modules fitted in your vehicle can be found in the vehicle documents or the equipment certificate.

All airbags are coordinated by the control unit. If it fails, the entire airbag system is affected, regardless of how many airbags are fitted.

The route to repair: have the fault memory read, have the battery disconnected and have the control unit removed by a specialist workshop. Then create a repair order online and send the unit in. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days for inspection, repair and testing. The repaired control unit comes back with all vehicle data and is ready for use immediately after refitting — no coding or programming is necessary.