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B1382 on HYUNDAI SONATA

Severity
High
NHTSA Reports
5
Most Affected
2005, 2011

What B1382 Means on Your HYUNDAI SONATA

Real HYUNDAI SONATA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"After many indications of air bag failure (light on) and several costly repairs - finally found a hyundai dealer that indicated there was a bulletin on how to make the proper repair."

— 2005 HYUNDAI SONATA owner • AIR BAGS • Filed 10/24/2008

"In 2008 airbag light came on, took the car in for service. the dealer said that it was code b1382 and checked the car. it was the connection under the passenger seat. the light has been on and off since that date. the light is now on again."

— 2005 HYUNDAI SONATA owner • AIR BAGS • Filed 12/04/2008

"Air bag light started to come on. i took it to dealership. they taped a connector under the passenger seat and the light went out they did not tell me the trouble code. then on 11/06/08 air bag comes on again at mileage 56236."

— 2005 HYUNDAI SONATA owner • AIR BAGS • Filed 04/22/2008

"I am the sole owner of a 2005 hyundai sonata. since the first year of ownership, the car's airbag light has come on intermittently. i have taken the car in multiple times for diagnosis and repair. each time, the diagnosis is either code b1378 or b1382. connectors are then retaped."

— 2005 HYUNDAI SONATA owner • AIR BAGS • Filed 11/30/2010

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of B1382 on HYUNDAI SONATA

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2005
4
2011
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    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.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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B1382 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026