Rear Impact Sensor Performance
2024-2024 Tesla Cybertruck Single Motor RWD
The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck is equipped with a Single Motor RWD engine (RWD). Below you'll find detailed b0044 diagnostic code information including labor time estimates, cost ranges, and technician notes specific to this engine configuration.
Description
The rear impact sensor self-test failed or the sensor output is outside expected range.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS code stored
- Rear collision detection degraded
Common Causes
- Sensor internal failure
- Mounting surface damaged
- Prior rear collision damage
- Calibration issue
Diagnostic Steps
- Read freeze frame data
- Check sensor output
- Inspect mounting surface
- Verify no rear structural damage
Repair Notes
Replace rear impact sensor. Inspect rear structure for collision damage.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0007Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0008Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0009Rear Center Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
B0044 on Other Vehicles
Tesla Cybertruck
2024-2024 Cyberbeast Tri Motor AWD
Tesla Cybertruck
2024-2024 Dual Motor AWD
Tesla Model 3
2017-2017 Long Range Dual Motor AWD
Tesla Model 3
2017-2017 Performance Dual Motor AWD
Tesla Model 3
2017-2017 Standard Range Plus Single Motor RWD
Tesla Model 3
2018-2018 Long Range Dual Motor AWD
Tesla Model 3
2018-2018 Performance Dual Motor AWD
Tesla Model 3
2018-2018 Standard Range Plus Single Motor RWD
Common Questions
What does code B0044 mean on a 2024-2024 Tesla Cybertruck?
B0044 stands for "Rear Impact Sensor Performance". The rear impact sensor self-test failed or the sensor output is outside expected range.
What are the symptoms of B0044 on a Tesla Cybertruck?
Common symptoms of B0044 include: Airbag warning light on, SRS code stored, Rear collision detection degraded.
What causes B0044 on a 2024-2024 Tesla Cybertruck?
Common causes of B0044 include: Sensor internal failure, Mounting surface damaged, Prior rear collision damage, Calibration issue.
Last updated: March 2026