Right Front/Passenger Frontal Deployment Control: the restraints module has detected a fault in this airbag/pretensioner deployment circuit, which may prevent correct deployment in a crash. Safety-critical.
High severity. Can I keep driving?You can still drive the car, but the airbags or pretensioners may not work. Get it repaired as soon as possible: it is a safety system.
Symptoms
- Warning light or symbol related to the affected system
- Comfort or safety function impaired
Most likely causes
- Loose or corroded passenger airbag connector
- Squib circuit open or shorted
- SRS control module fault
What to check, in order
Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.
Good to know
- Repair difficulty: hard
What each character of B0010 means
- B: Body
- 0: Generic code: same on every make
- 0: Subsystem depends on the code range
- 10: Specific fault in that system
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep driving with code B0010?
You can still drive the car, but the airbags or pretensioners may not work. Get it repaired as soon as possible: it is a safety system.
What causes code B0010?
The most common causes are: loose or corroded passenger airbag connector; squib circuit open or shorted; sRS control module fault.
Sources
Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.