B0028 on Nissan Altima
Right Side Airbag Deployment Control
Methodology: Reviewed against the SAE J2012 generic DTC definition and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns, then scoped to Nissan Altima context without treating complaints as confirmed diagnoses.
Sources: SAE/OBD-II definitions, manufacturer service information, and public reliability reports (including NHTSA where applicable).
- SAE J2012 Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions — Generic diagnostic trouble code definition reference for B0028.
- NHTSA recalls, complaints, and manufacturer communications — Used to check public owner complaint context, recall status, and safety-related manufacturer communications by VIN or vehicle.
Limits: Guidance is informational and may not match every model-year or revision. Confirm with the official manual and diagnostics before replacing parts. For safety-critical or electrical work, use a qualified technician.
What B0028 Means on Your Nissan Altima
B0028 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Right Side Airbag Deployment Control. This code relates to the body electrical system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.
Real Nissan Altima Owner Reports
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
"Hi, i am an owner of a nissan altima 2013 s vehicle. recently i noticed that airbag light came on and i took it to the dealership. dealership diagnosed with b0028-13 and said it was a past code and cleared the code. it came back on again while i was driving after a month."
"The airbag sign came (code b0028) on at 110000 miles although i haven't been on any accidents for last 12000 miles. when i checked with dealers, they said airbag control module is malfunctioning and need to replace that with right side passenger airbag wires and might cost 2000 or more dollars."
"Airbag sign came on at millage 112000 all of a sudden and the passenger occupancy sensor turn off and on intermittently while vehicle is in motion. mechanic are recommending to replace airbag module which might cost couple of thousand dollars."
"On my 2015 Nissan Altima, the SRS warning light came on and my dealership advised me that there is an OBD error code of B0028-13 for the Passenger Seat OCS."
All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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Common Causes on Nissan Altima
Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
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Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
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