Serious — S4Honda Civic · economy tier
B0038 on Honda Civic
The B0038 diagnostic trouble code on a Honda Civic indicates second row right side airbag deployment control. For Honda 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 Honda Civic
Common on This Vehicle?
The B0038 code is relatively common on Honda vehicles and often appears alongside other diagnostic codes.
Repair Costs for B0038 on Honda Civic
These repairs are commonly needed to resolve the B0038 code on a Honda Civic:
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- •Seat belt pretensioner may not deploy in a collision
- •Check Engine Light illuminated
- •Airbag/SRS warning light on — airbags may be disabled
- •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