

The airbag technology used in the Nissan Serena varies considerably depending on the model year. Airbag24 professionally repairs control units for all Nissan Serena generations with original functionality and a 2-year warranty.
The Nissan Serena has been produced in several generations from 1991 to the present, starting with the C23 model. This long production history means that the safety systems, and thus also the airbag control units, have evolved significantly over the years.
Early models like the Nissan Serena C23 were equipped with basic airbag systems, while current models (e.g., the C27) feature highly complex and comprehensive safety systems. This requires specific expertise for each model year when repairing a defective airbag control unit to restore full functionality.
The Nissan Serena has been produced in four main generations, each with a different airbag control unit. The development of the safety system reflects technological advances from 1991 to the present (2025).
The first generation, the Nissan Serena C23, was produced from approximately 1991 to 2001. It laid the foundation for the compact family van.
The Nissan Serena C24 followed as a facelift and transitional generation from approximately 1999 to 2006. This was where the first improvements to the equipment were made.
The second generation, the Nissan Serena C25, was released from 2005 to 2010. This model was larger and featured improved technology.
The third generation, the Nissan Serena C26, was produced from 2010 to 2016, and also spawned hybrid models. Finally, since 2016, the Nissan Serena C27, the current fourth generation, has been integrated with the latest hybrid and e-POWER technology.
Nissan Serena airbag control units can be uniquely identified by part number, model year, and vehicle identification number (VIN). Each generation, and sometimes even facelifts, use specific control unit variants for optimal compatibility and safety.
The part number of the airbag control unit is the most important identifier and is located directly on the unit's casing. The exact year of manufacture of your Nissan Serena is also crucial, as systems can change even within a generation due to model updates.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) also provides information about the exact vehicle configuration and installed components. This information is essential to ensure that the defective control unit is correctly identified and repaired with the appropriate software and hardware.
The airbag configuration of the Nissan Serena varies considerably depending on the model year and trim level. While early models use basic airbag systems, newer generations feature enhanced safety packages with additional airbag modules and modern assistance systems.
In the Nissan Serena C23, airbags, if available at all, were usually only available as front airbags and were often optional in early models. Safety features were still being developed at that time.
With the Nissan Serena C24, airbags increasingly became standard, primarily front airbags, while side airbags were often only optional on higher-end trim levels. Passive safety was gradually improved.
Starting with the Nissan Serena C25, front and side airbags were generally fitted as standard, and systems such as ABS and ESP also increasingly became standard. The focus on comfort and safety for families grew.
The Nissan Serena C26 usually offered front and side airbags as standard, further improving passive safety. With the introduction of hybrid models, the integrated safety systems were also optimized.
The current generation, the Nissan Serena C27, features extensive airbag systems as standard. These are complemented by advanced driver assistance systems, providing a comprehensive safety package for modern family vehicles, including the advanced e-POWER models.