Genesis GV70 airbag control unit repair⁽¹⁾

What should be considered with Genesis GV70 airbag control units?

The Genesis GV70 airbag control unit evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and determines which airbags and belt tensioners are triggered in a crash. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself. A fault in the airbag system is safety-relevant.

The control unit is the central unit of the airbag system. It continuously monitors the circuits of the airbags and belt tensioners and reports detected faults via the airbag warning light on the dashboard. A defective control unit impairs safety, because in an emergency the airbags and belt tensioners may not deploy as intended.

Diagnosis, removal and installation should therefore be left to a specialist workshop. Airbag24 repairs the submitted control unit, which is your own unit: as part of the repair, the crash data is erased and the unit is checked for faults.

Which Genesis GV70 generations are there?

At Airbag24, the Genesis GV70 is listed in the JK1 series, built from 2021 to 2023. Within this series, control units differ by year of manufacture and equipment.

The series indicates the production period. Which version is fitted in your vehicle is shown only by the part number on the unit.

• JK1 (2021–2023) – series of the Genesis GV70 with this production period

If the year of manufacture of your vehicle falls outside this period, check the part number before you send in the unit. Airbag24 is happy to help you with the assignment.

How do I identify my Genesis GV70 airbag control unit?

The part number on the label of the control unit determines the exact version. The year of manufacture and equipment of your Genesis GV70 are also important for the assignment.

The part number is the most important reference point, because it defines the variant of the control unit. Note the number from the label before the unit is removed. The following part number is recorded for the Genesis GV70 (without claim to completeness):

• 95910-AR100

Among the fault codes documented for this series are B2613 (driver airbag circuit faulty), B1650 (crash stored: airbag deployed, first stage only) and B1101 (supply voltage of the airbag system too high). A fault code alone does not prove a defect in the control unit; only testing in the workshop shows the cause.

What airbag equipment does the Genesis GV70 have?

Standard equipment on the Genesis GV70 includes front, side, head and knee airbags. The exact number and arrangement depend on the trim level.

According to vehicle databases, the standard equipment includes front airbags for driver and front passenger, a centre airbag between the front seats, side airbags at the front and rear, and head airbags for both rows of seats. The driver also has a knee airbag. To check whether your vehicle has exactly this equipment, use the vehicle identification number (VIN) or the vehicle documents.

The equipment also includes belt tensioners and belt force limiters, which work together with the airbags in a crash.

The route to repair usually looks like this:

• Have the fault memory read out at a specialist workshop.
• Have the battery disconnected and the control unit removed by a specialist.
• Create a repair order online with Airbag24.
• Send the control unit to Airbag24.

Processing usually takes 3–4 working days and comprises checking, repairing and testing.

The repaired control unit comes back with all vehicle data and is ready for use immediately after reinstallation — no coding or programming is necessary.