B1382 on Hyundai Sonata
Oil Change Reset Button Circuit Short To Battery
Methodology: Reviewed against the SAE J2012 generic DTC definition and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns, then scoped to Hyundai Sonata 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 B1382.
- 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 B1382 Means on Your Hyundai Sonata
B1382 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Oil Change Reset Button Circuit Short To Battery. This code relates to the body electrical system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.
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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year
Common Causes on Hyundai Sonata
Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
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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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Compare repair quotes
Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.