B1382 code in owner complaints

Code B1382 is named in 18 US owner complaints, 1 of them (6%) after a crash. Models: 8, model years 2001–2021.

There is little data for this code or its meaning is ambiguous, so this page is not indexed.

What the code means

This is a manufacturer-specific code: the meaning depends on the make and sometimes on the year.

How to read B1382: the letter B means body (including airbags and belts); the second digit 1 marks a manufacturer code whose meaning is set by the make; the last three characters 382 identify the specific fault.

Restraint system codes: airbag squibs, belt pretensioners, crash sensors and occupant classification. After a crash with airbag deployment, many makers require the restraint module to be replaced or reset by procedure because it stores crash data. An airbag light on an auction car is not cosmetic: airbags, the module and sensors can cost more than the body repair.

Key figures

Complaints with this code: 18
after a crash: 1 (6%)
Models: 8
Model years: 2001–2021

Which models and years

Models whose owners name this code (8). Years link to the model year problems page.

Model	Years	Complaints
Hyundai Sonata	2001, 2003, 2005, 2011	7
Suzuki Reno	2005, 2006	4
Suzuki Forenza	2005, 2008	2
Hyundai Azera	2006	1
Hyundai Santa FE	2004	1
Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid	2021	1
Hyundai XG350	2005	1
KIA Optima	2009	1

Components named together with the code

Component as the owner filed it (one complaint can list several).

Air bags 18
Electrical system 3
Seat belts 2
Seats 2
Latches, locks, linkages 1
Structure 1

Complaints by model year

2001 1
2003 1
2004 1
2005 9
2006 2
2008 1
2009 1
2011 1
2021 1

What to do if an auction car has this code

Ask for a dash photo at start-up: the airbag light must go off after the self-test.
Check the interior photos for deployed airbags and fired belt pretensioners: replacing the restraint module, airbags and sensors is a large separate part of the estimate.
Budget a scan with a restraint module read-out: the code alone does not say which part failed.

What owners report

Excerpts of owner complaints in the original wording. Owner statements not verified by the regulator; personal data removed.

In aug/2006, the airbag light came on. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the results were "code B1382 psab resistance high - resecure connector under the passenger seat/clear code". In feb/2008, the airbag sensor again appeared.
Hyundai Santa FE 2004 · 2009-03 · crash
Today 2-2-2017 the seatbelt light came on. My mechanic determined the code was B1382 side curtain airbag -high resistance. I have complete records of the maintenance and repair of this vehicle which I can supply upon request.
Hyundai Azera 2006 · 2017-02
It now has approx 34,500 ad still has the suzuki warranty. I just had to replace a transmission rang senor and now being told codes B1382, b114, B1102, B1103, B1405 came on and needs replacement of diagnostic module and passenger airbags!! I feel this should be under warranty since this is a huge safety issue!
Suzuki Forenza 2008 · 2014-11

Related codes

Sources: public official US data (owner complaints) and the SAE J2012 standard. Complaints are owner statements not verified by the regulator. A code from a complaint does not replace a scan tool diagnosis. Data updated 2026-11-10.