What are the common causes of B0028?

An open in the right side airbag squib circuit. A short to ground on the right side airbag wiring. Corrosion at the right side airbag connector. A failed right side airbag module. A side impact sensor fault disabling the right side output.

Inspect the right side airbag squib wiring for opens and shorts. Check the right side airbag connector for corrosion. Test the right side impact sensor circuit. Measure right side squib resistance at the control module. Replace the right side airbag if the circuit tests open. Clear the code and retest.

B0028

Right Side Airbag Deployment Control

System: Body control (B code)
Lamp: Airbag Light
Category: Body

What it means

B0028 means Right Side Airbag Deployment Control.

Check these first

An open in the right side airbag squib circuit
A short to ground on the right side airbag wiring
Corrosion at the right side airbag connector
A failed right side airbag module
A side impact sensor fault disabling the right side output

What to do next

Inspect the right side airbag squib wiring for opens and shorts
Check the right side airbag connector for corrosion
Test the right side impact sensor circuit
Measure right side squib resistance at the control module
Replace the right side airbag if the circuit tests open
Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.