Does a Car Count as a Total Loss If the Airbags Didn't Deploy?

[VonAmir]

Damage to the frame qualifies as a major accident. Here are the specifics: 1. Total loss vehicle: If the longitudinal beams are deformed, it indicates the car endured tremendous force. The front-end panels, radiator frame, and crash boxes would also show deformation or require replacement. In used car evaluations, this scenario has a specific term—"front-end assembly replacement"—which definitively classifies it as a total loss. In such cases, airbag deployment is highly probable. 2. Airbag deployment: Airbags activate based on collision location and angle. Some severe crashes may not trigger airbag deployment, yet the vehicle could be nearly totaled. Conversely, minor collisions with minimal visible damage might still deploy airbags.