OBD-II code · Body
B0049 Third Row Right Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
Fault on third-row right frontal airbag, stage 1 deployment.
Is it safe to drive with B0049?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyStage 1 squib circuit open
Symptoms
- Warning light or symbol related to the affected system
- Comfort or safety function impaired
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–4 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Third Row Right Frontal Airbag, Squib Circuit
Related codes
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.