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B1382 on HYUNDAI SONATA

Oil Change Reset Button Circuit Short To Battery

NHTSA Reports
5
Severity
High
Most Affected
2005, 2011
Crashes / Fires
0 / 0
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database · SAE J2012

What B1382 Means on Your HYUNDAI SONATA

B1382 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Oil Change Reset Button Circuit Short To Battery. This code relates to the body electrical system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

5 HYUNDAI SONATA owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2005-2011. Most reports come from the 2005, 2011 model years. The most commonly reported component is Air Bags (100.0% of reports).

Real HYUNDAI SONATA Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"After many indications of air bag failure (light on) and several costly repairs - finally found a hyundai dealer that indicated there was a bulletin on how to make the proper repair."

— 2005 HYUNDAI SONATA owner · AIR BAGS · Filed 10/24/2008

"In 2008 airbag light came on, took the car in for service. the dealer said that it was code b1382 and checked the car. it was the connection under the passenger seat. the light has been on and off since that date. the light is now on again."

— 2005 HYUNDAI SONATA owner · AIR BAGS · Filed 12/04/2008

"Air bag light started to come on. i took it to dealership. they taped a connector under the passenger seat and the light went out they did not tell me the trouble code. then on 11/06/08 air bag comes on again at mileage 56236."

— 2005 HYUNDAI SONATA owner · AIR BAGS · Filed 04/22/2008

"I am the sole owner of a 2005 hyundai sonata. since the first year of ownership, the car's airbag light has come on intermittently. i have taken the car in multiple times for diagnosis and repair. each time, the diagnosis is either code b1378 or b1382. connectors are then retaped."

— 2005 HYUNDAI SONATA owner · AIR BAGS · Filed 11/30/2010

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

4
'05
1
'11

Common Causes on HYUNDAI SONATA

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

AIR BAGS 100%

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does B1382 mean on a HYUNDAI SONATA? ▾
B1382 indicates: Oil Change Reset Button Circuit Short To Battery. This is a body electrical code. 5 HYUNDAI SONATA owners have reported this to NHTSA.
What are the most common causes of B1382 on HYUNDAI SONATA? ▾
Based on 5 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Air Bags. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.
Is B1382 serious on my HYUNDAI SONATA? ▾
Of 5 NHTSA reports for this code on HYUNDAI SONATA, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.
What should I do if my HYUNDAI SONATA shows B1382? ▾
1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.

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