Airbags are located in the approximate areas shown below. Airbag warning information is printed on the sun visors. Cybertruck is equipped with an airbag and lap/shoulder belt at both designated front seating positions. The airbag is a supplemental restraint at those seating positions. All occupants, including the driver, should always wear their seat belts whether or not an airbag is provided to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in a crash.
Airbags inflate when sensors detect an impact exceeding deployment thresholds. These thresholds predict crash severity to protect occupants. Airbags inflate instantly with considerable force and a loud noise. Together with seat belts, they limit occupant movement to reduce injury risk.
Front airbags may not inflate in rear collisions, rollovers, side impacts, heavy braking, or minor frontal collisions. Vehicle damage does not always indicate airbag deployment.
The passenger front airbag status displays on the touchscreen. The Passenger Airbag Off indicator appears when the airbag is OFF or the seat is unoccupied. Ensure the airbag is OFF when using a child seat in the front passenger seat.
To protect an adult in the front passenger seat, ensure the airbag is ON. The Passenger Airbag OFF icon should not be visible on the touchscreen when ON.
At the start of each drive, the airbag indicator briefly checks the following: airbags, seat belts with pre-tensioners, impact sensors, occupant sensors, seat belt sensors, passive safety wiring harnesses, and onboard restraint components. If a fault is detected, the warning indicator stays on; contact Tesla service immediately.
Cybertruck has an occupancy sensor controlling the front airbag. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) automatically detects when inflating the front airbag is unnecessary or potentially harmful.
| Object Classification (OCS) | Passenger Airbag Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Empty | OFF | |
| Object | OFF or ON | Depends on material/contents |
| Rear-facing child restraint (up to 1 yr old) | OFF | Less than 22 lbs (10 kg) |
| Forward-facing child restraint | OFF | Less than 35 lbs (16 kg) |
| Child in booster seat | OFF | Less than 51 lbs (23 kg) |
| Large child | OFF or ON | 51–103 lbs (23–47 kg) |
| 5th percentile female or larger (by weight) | ON | Over approximately 103 lbs (47 kg) |
Note: If the passenger airbag status does not match the actual situation, do not use the seat. Use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment. It takes ~6 seconds after powering on Cybertruck for the OCS to report accurate airbag status.
To ensure correct occupancy detection, remove heavy objects from the seat, avoid cargo interfering with the seat, and remove aftermarket items attached to the headliner. If the status is still incorrect, ask passengers to ride in the rear seats and schedule a service appointment.
