Automotive Airbags and Seatbelts Market Report 2026

The automotive airbags and seatbelts market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $36.98 billion in 2025 to $39.65 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to mandatory seatbelt regulations, airbag standardization, passenger vehicle safety norms, growth in vehicle production, automotive safety awareness.

The automotive airbags and seatbelts market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $51.33 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to autonomous vehicle safety standards, advanced restraint systems, lightweight material innovation, integration with vehicle electronics, enhanced crash protection. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of multi-airbag systems, integration of smart seatbelt technologies, growth of safety regulations compliance, demand for lightweight safety materials, increased focus on occupant protection.

The rising vehicle production is expected to drive growth in the automotive airbags and seatbelts market in the coming years. The increase in vehicle production is supported by growing demand for electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as the emerging trend of autonomous vehicles transforming the transportation sector. Automotive airbags and seatbelts are critical safety features, designed to reduce injury risks by restraining occupants and cushioning impacts during collisions. For instance, in March 2025, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), a Belgium-based industry association, global car purchases in 2024 reached 74.6 million units, reflecting a 2.5% increase over the previous year, while EU sales totaled 10.6 million vehicles, representing 0.8% annual growth, and global automobile production for the year reached 75.5 million units. Therefore, the growth in vehicle production is propelling the automotive airbags and seatbelts market.

Leading companies in this market are concentrating on developing smart seat belt technology to enhance vehicle safety and comply with evolving regulatory standards. Smart seat belt technology integrates advanced systems into seat belts, enhancing safety beyond traditional restraints. In January 2024, ZF Friedrichshafen AG introduced innovative smart seat belt technology featuring the multi-stage load limiter (MSLL). This technology adjusts belt force limitations based on occupants' size and weight, effectively reducing accident consequences and meeting NCAP Roadmap 2030 requirements. The multi-stage design adapts restraining forces throughout the crash sequence, ensuring tailored safety responses for individuals of varying statures.

In May 2023, Nio Inc., a China-based automaker, partnered with Autoliv Inc. to enhance safety technologies for electric vehicles. This collaboration leverages Autoliv Inc.'s expertise in automotive safety systems to improve safety features in Nio's vehicles, focusing on sustainable solutions and advanced safety technologies. Autoliv Inc., based in Sweden, specializes in manufacturing airbags and seat belts, reinforcing its role in advancing automotive safety standards.

Major companies operating in the automotive airbags and seatbelts market report include Autoliv Inc., ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Continental AG, Robert Bosch GmbH, Joyson Safety Systems, Forvia, Lear Corporation, Aptiv Plc, Daicel Corporation, Ashimori Industry Co. Ltd., Tokai Rika Co. Ltd., Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd., Nippon Seat Belt Co. Ltd., Nihon Plast Co. Ltd., Hyundai Mobis, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, DENSO Corporation, Takata Corporation, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Toyota Motor Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive airbags and seatbelts market in 2025. The regions covered in the automotive airbags and seatbelts market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive airbags and seatbelts market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive airbags and seatbelts market consists of sales of adjustable seatbelts, pretensioner seatbelts, inflatable seatbelts, and load limiter seatbelts. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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