B1801 on Toyota
Driver airbag (D squib) circuit open (Toyota)
Severity: Inspect soon
Toyota dealers read B1801 as an open driver airbag firing circuit, and Honda and Toyota owner's manuals say an airbag light needs prompt attention because the airbags may not work as designed.
This page covers only what differs on Toyota. For what B1801 means, the ranked causes and the test order, see the B1801 guide.
What's different on Toyota
ToyotaYour car
2007–2008 · RAV4
Supported by vehicle dataOwners report dealers reading B1801 "open in D squib" and replacing the spiral cable.
2008 · Camry
Supported by vehicle dataA 2008 Camry Hybrid owner reports a dealer reading "open in D squib circuit" and replacing the clock spring.
Sources and review
- NHTSA complaint ODI 10470667 (2008 Toyota RAV4)
- NHTSA complaint ODI 10579470 (2007 Toyota RAV4)
- NHTSA complaint ODI 10430364 (2007 Toyota RAV4)
- NHTSA complaint ODI 10881946 (2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid)
- 2023 Accord Owner's Manual: Airbag System Indicators
- Camry Owner's Manual (OM06291U)
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