Serious — S4Toyota Tacoma · economy tier
B0038 on Toyota Tacoma
The B0038 diagnostic trouble code on a Toyota Tacoma indicates second row right side airbag 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 Tacoma
Common on This Vehicle?
The B0038 code is relatively common on Toyota vehicles and often appears alongside other diagnostic codes.
Repair Costs for B0038 on Toyota Tacoma
These repairs are commonly needed to resolve the B0038 code on a Toyota Tacoma:
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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