Coupling elements for emblem assemblies

A clip for coupling an emblem assembly to an airbag cover, comprising:

• a plurality of slots, wherein each slot of the plurality of slots is configured to engage a respective fastener extending from a decorative emblem to securely couple an emblem assembly comprising the decorative emblem to an airbag cover, wherein at least one of the plurality of slots comprises a closed-loop slot, and wherein the closed-loop slot tapers so as to narrow in width from a widest point adjacent to a first end of the closed-loop slot to a second end of the closed-loop slot;
• and
• at least one resiliently flexible prong positioned adjacent to at least one of the plurality of slots, wherein the at least one resiliently flexible prong is configured to engage at least a portion of a fastener extending from the decorative emblem to apply tension to the emblem assembly and lock the emblem assembly to the airbag cover.