B1481 on Kia
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 Kia. For what B1481 means, the ranked causes and the test order, see the B1481 guide.
What's different on Kia
KiaYour car
2014–2015 · Forte
Supported by vehicle dataKia bulletin ELE218 prescribes a driver airbag clock spring for B1346/B1481 on the Forte and Koup (and 2012-2013 Rio). Whether it is still current is not verified.
TSB_ELE218Status unverified
Clockspring replacement for airbag light on, DTC B1346/B1481
2012–2015forte, forte-koup, rio · issued · NHTSA 10184998
Replace the driver airbag clock spring on 2012-2013 Rio and 2014-2015 Forte and Koup models that set these codes.
We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.
Sources and review
- Kia TSB ELE218: clockspring replacement for airbag warning light on, DTC B1346/B1481 (2012-2013 Rio, 2014-2015 Forte and Koup)
- 2023 Accord Owner's Manual: Airbag System Indicators
- Camry Owner's Manual (OM06291U)
- NHTSA complaint ODI 1320380 (2012 Hyundai Elantra)
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- Saurabh K.
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