Serious — S4Toyota RAV4 · economy tier
B0005 on Toyota RAV4
The B0005 diagnostic trouble code on a Toyota RAV4 indicates collapsible steering column deployment control. For Toyota vehicles, this code is commonly triggered by faulty airbag module — most common cause, test before replacing or damaged or corroded wiring/connector in the airbag/srs (supplemental restraint) system circuit.
Can You Still Drive?
Drive to a shop soon. Risk of damage if ignored.
Estimated Repair Cost
$100 – $2,000
for Toyota RAV4
Common on This Vehicle?
The B0005 code is relatively common on Toyota vehicles and often appears alongside other diagnostic codes.
Repair Costs for B0005 on Toyota RAV4
These repairs are commonly needed to resolve the B0005 code on a Toyota RAV4:
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- •Check Engine Light illuminated
- •Airbag/SRS warning light on — airbags may be disabled
- •Seat belt pretensioner may not deploy in a collision
- •Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) stored in module memory
Common Causes
- •Faulty airbag module — most common cause, test before replacing
- •Damaged or corroded wiring/connector in the airbag/SRS (supplemental restraint) system circuit
- •Blown fuse or faulty relay for the airbag/SRS (supplemental restraint) system
- •Poor ground connection — check and clean all related ground points
- •Control module fault — rare but possible, only consider after ruling out simpler causes