OBD Guide

B0091

Left Side Restraints Sensor 1

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Airbag light is on
  • The passive safety system may not work in an accident.
  • Error B0091 is stored in the ECU memory

Causes

  • Restraint sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Contact corrosion
  • Problems with the security control module

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the sensor
  2. Check the condition of the sensor contacts
  3. Replace the faulty sensor if necessary
  4. Clear error memory and check if error is returned

Related codes

Error B0091 by Vehicle Brand