B1481 on Hyundai
Driver airbag circuit resistance too high, second stage (Hyundai, Kia)
Severity: Inspect soon
High resistance in the driver airbag circuit means the computer cannot confirm the airbag will fire. Honda's and Toyota's owner's manuals say a lit airbag light needs prompt attention because the airbags or belt tensioners may not work as designed.
This page covers only what differs on Hyundai. For what B1481 means, the ranked causes and the test order, see the B1481 guide.
What's different on Hyundai
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2012 · Elantra
Supported by vehicle dataA dealer reading quoted in a complaint blames the clock spring and driver airbag for B1481.
Sources and review
- NHTSA complaint ODI 1320380 (2012 Hyundai Elantra)
- 2023 Accord Owner's Manual: Airbag System Indicators
- Camry Owner's Manual (OM06291U)
- Kia TSB ELE218: clockspring replacement for airbag warning light on, DTC B1346/B1481 (2012-2013 Rio, 2014-2015 Forte and Koup)
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