Every X-TRAIL features dual SRS front air bags as standard equipment. These protect the driver and front passenger in the event of a frontal collision.

Air bags mounted on the outboard sides of the front seatbacks deploy immediately when air bag sensors detect that a significant side impact is occurring,

Three point (lap and shoulder) seatbelts are fitted as standard for all five passengers, including the rear centre seat.

Sensors in each front seat belt detect whether the seat belt is in use by an occupant. Seat belt use, other air bag system sensors, and the severity of the impact determine whether the air bag will inflate.

When a driver suddenly brakes very hard, the pre-crash system tightens the front seat belts - then releases this tension if braking stops and no impact occurs.

Double pretensioners and load limiters work with other components of the restraint system to help protect passengers in certain frontal impacts.

X-TRAIL's active head restraints provide additional protection against serious injury from the effects of whiplash for front seat passengers.

The rear center headrest not only adds a sense of class but also improves safety.

For further passive safety, the X-TRAIL has been designed with a rigid passenger safety cell, reinforced B-pillars and body sills, as well as anti-intrusion beams in the front and rear doors.