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2016 TESLA MODEL S

100 kWh Dual Motor AWDAWDAUTOMATICev
10 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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B0007critical severityBody

Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit

on 2016 Tesla Model S 100 kWh Dual Motor AWD · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the rear left side airbag deployment circuit. This airbag protects the rear left passenger in a side impact collision.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS fault stored
  • Rear side airbag inoperative
  • No visible driving symptoms

Common causes

  • Faulty rear side airbag module
  • Wiring damage in C-pillar or rear door
  • Airbag control module fault
  • Water intrusion into connector

Diagnostic steps

  1. Scan SRS module
  2. Inspect rear left airbag connector
  3. Check wiring through C-pillar
  4. Measure deployment circuit resistance
  5. Look for water damage

Repair notes

Replace rear side airbag or repair wiring. Professional service required.

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