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2018 TESLA MODEL 3

Performance Dual Motor AWDAWDAUTOMATICev
18 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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B0009critical severityBody

Rear Center Airbag Deployment Circuit

on 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance Dual Motor AWD · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the rear center airbag deployment circuit. Some vehicles include a center-mounted airbag for rear occupant protection.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS fault code present
  • Center airbag inoperative

Common causes

  • Faulty center airbag module
  • Wiring issue in headliner or seat
  • Control module failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Scan SRS codes
  2. Inspect center airbag mounting
  3. Check wiring to center airbag
  4. Measure circuit resistance

Repair notes

Professional service required. Center airbag systems are relatively new and require OEM service procedures.

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