What are the common causes of B0038?

Open or short in the second row right side airbag squib circuit. Corroded or loose connector at the second row right side airbag. A failed second row right side airbag module. Water intrusion in the second row right airbag harness.

Read the SRS codes and note every airbag fault. Inspect the second row right side airbag connector for corrosion or water. Test the second row right squib circuit for opens and shorts. Check the airbag control module for a matching stored fault. Replace the second row right side airbag if the circuit tests good. Clear the code and retest.

B0038

Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control

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

What it means

B0038 means Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control.

Check these first

Open or short in the second row right side airbag squib circuit
Corroded or loose connector at the second row right side airbag
A failed second row right side airbag module
Water intrusion in the second row right airbag harness

What to do next

Read the SRS codes and note every airbag fault
Inspect the second row right side airbag connector for corrosion or water
Test the second row right squib circuit for opens and shorts
Check the airbag control module for a matching stored fault
Replace the second row right side airbag if the circuit tests good
Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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