Leapmotor C10 airbag control unit repair⁽¹⁾

What should be noted about Leapmotor C10 airbag control units?

The airbag control unit in the Leapmotor C10 analyses the crash sensors, triggers the airbags and monitors the entire restraint system. If it reports a fault, the airbag warning light comes on. Airbag24 repairs your own control unit, which you send to us.

The control unit is the heart of the restraint system. It uses sensors to detect a collision, assesses its severity and decides which airbags and belt tensioners are triggered. In addition, it continuously checks the connected components and stores detected faults as fault codes.

After an accident in which the system has deployed, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. At Airbag24, the unit you send in is checked, the crash data is erased and the control unit is repaired. Whether a unit can be repaired only becomes clear once the check after receipt is complete.

Which Leapmotor C10 generations are there?

The Leapmotor C10 has been built in the C10 model series since 2024, and production is ongoing. When matching your control unit, the exact version matters, not only the model series.

• C10 (since 2024) – current model series, production ongoing

Within the model series, equipment and control unit can differ depending on model year, market and package. When identifying your control unit, consider the model series together with the model year and the vehicle identification number (VIN).

How do I identify my Leapmotor C10 airbag control unit?

The part number on the label of the control unit determines the exact version. Together with the model year and the vehicle identification number (VIN), it allows the unit to be assigned.

The VIN is shown on the vehicle registration document. The model year and the equipment of your vehicle decide which version was fitted.

A fault code initially only shows that the control unit has reported a fault. Code U0151, for example, means that communication with the airbag control unit (restraint system module) has been lost. However, a single code does not prove a defect in the control unit, as the cause can also lie in wiring, connectors or other components.

Which airbag equipment does the Leapmotor C10 have?

According to the equipment overview from the European safety assessment, the Leapmotor C10 has front airbags for driver and front passenger as standard, as well as side head airbags at the front and rear. The overview does not list knee airbags for the driver or front passenger.

Side chest and side pelvis airbags at the front and a centre airbag for the driver are also standard. The centre airbag protects the occupants of the front seats in side-impact collisions.

These details refer to the version that was tested. Depending on market, model year and equipment package, further airbags may be added or may be absent. Please check the equipment of your own vehicle.

This is how the repair works at Airbag24: first have the fault memory read out. Then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Next, create an online repair request and send in the unit. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days (checking, repairing, testing).

The airbag is safety-relevant. If you are unsure about removal, leave it to a specialist workshop. The repaired control unit returns with all vehicle data and is ready for use immediately after reinstallation — coding or programming is not necessary.