Automotive Airbag Controller Unit Market Report 2026

The automotive airbag controller unit market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.35 billion in 2025 to $7.83 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to vehicle safety regulations, adoption of frontal airbags, growth in passenger vehicle production, crash testing standards, electronic control adoption.

The automotive airbag controller unit market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.06 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to autonomous driving safety needs, advanced sensor integration, zero-fatality initiatives, demand for intelligent safety systems, software-defined vehicles. Major trends in the forecast period include integration with adas platforms, growth of multi-sensor fusion, adoption of advanced crash algorithms, demand for enhanced vehicle safety, expansion of electronic safety systems.

The increasing demand for autonomous vehicles is expected to drive the growth of the automotive airbag controller unit market in the coming years. Autonomous vehicles are capable of sensing their surroundings and operating without human intervention, using technologies such as sensors, cameras, and AI systems to navigate and control vehicle movements. This rising demand is fueled by the need for improved safety, convenience, and efficient transportation solutions. Automotive airbag controller units play a critical role in enhancing the safety of autonomous vehicles by detecting collisions and triggering appropriate airbag deployment to protect passengers in various driving scenarios. For instance, in December 2024, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, a US-based non-profit organization, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety anticipates that 4.5 million self-driving vehicles will be on U.S. roads by 2030. Therefore, the growing adoption of autonomous vehicles is propelling the automotive airbag controller unit market.

Key companies in the automotive airbag controller unit market are developing advanced airbag technologies, such as Bernoulli-based airbag systems, to improve deployment efficiency and passenger safety. These systems apply Bernoulli’s principle, which describes the inverse relationship between fluid velocity and pressure, to optimize gas flow dynamics for rapid, controlled airbag inflation while minimizing impact forces on occupants. For instance, in June 2023, Autoliv Inc., a Sweden-based automotive parts manufacturer, introduced the Bernoulli Airbag, a passenger airbag leveraging Bernoulli’s principle to enhance occupant protection during frontal collisions. The design incorporates a unique shape and venting system that directs gas flow to create a cushioning effect, reducing injury risks. The Bernoulli Airbag is engineered to provide optimal protection for occupants of varying sizes and seating positions, overcoming limitations of traditional airbag systems.

In March 2024, American Industrial Partners (AIP) Capital Fund VII, a US-based industrial-focused private equity firm, acquired Veoneer’s Restraint Control Systems business for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables AIP to expand its industrial-automotive portfolio by gaining access to Veoneer’s airbag controller units, crash sensors, and restraint-control hardware, enhancing its automotive safety manufacturing capabilities and operational footprint. Veoneer is a US-based automotive technology company specializing in electronic vehicle safety systems, including passive-safety components such as restraint-control electronics, crash sensors, and airbag controller units.

Major companies operating in the automotive airbag controller unit market report include Robert Bosch GmbH, Continental AG, Autoliv Inc., ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Joyson Safety Systems, Denso Corporation, Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd., Aptiv PLC, Valeo SA, Hitachi Astemo Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Panasonic Automotive Systems, Marelli, Magna International Inc., Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA, Lear Corporation, Alps Alpine Co. Ltd., Ficosa International SA, Tokai Rika Co. Ltd., Aisin Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive airbag controller unit market in 2025. The regions covered in the automotive airbag controller unit 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 airbag controller unit market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive airbag controller unit market consists of sales of crash sensors, pressure sensors, inflators, and control units. 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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