Serious — S4Kia Sportage · economy tier
B0040 on Kia Sportage
The B0040 diagnostic trouble code on a Kia Sportage indicates third row left side airbag deployment control. For Kia 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 Kia Sportage
Common on This Vehicle?
The B0040 code is relatively common on Kia vehicles and often appears alongside other diagnostic codes.
Repair Costs for B0040 on Kia Sportage
These repairs are commonly needed to resolve the B0040 code on a Kia Sportage:
See all repair costs for Kia Sportage →Symptoms on Kia Sportage
- •Airbag/SRS warning light on — airbags may be disabled
- •Check Engine Light illuminated
- •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