B2613 - Driver airbag circuit fault airbag control unit fault

What does error code B2613 mean in the airbag control unit?

On Genesis vehicles, error code B2613 indicates that the circuit of the driver airbag is faulty, meaning the connection between the control unit and the driver airbag. The airbag control unit stores this fault in the fault memory and immediately switches on the airbag warning light, so the fault is shown in the vehicle.

The circuit of the driver airbag, through which the control unit triggers the airbag, is therefore affected. The code does not name a cause; it only describes the fault in the circuit.

The driver airbag belongs to the vehicle's restraint system (SRS), which is why the fault should be taken seriously.

How do you recognise error code B2613?

You recognise error code B2613 by the airbag warning light staying permanently lit and by the code appearing as an entry in the fault memory. This entry cannot be permanently erased, and it is read out with a diagnostic tool, which clearly shows the faulty circuit of the driver airbag.

Because the code concerns the driver airbag, the airbag warning light must not be ignored. Whether the fault is currently present is shown by reading out the fault memory.

What causes error code B2613?

Error code B2613 occurs when the circuit of the driver airbag is faulty, for example at a line, a connector or a component. The cause lies in the circuit of the driver airbag or in the control unit itself, and which point is affected is only shown by the check at a specialist workshop.

• A connector in the circuit of the driver airbag
• A line between the control unit and the driver airbag
• The driver's airbag module
• The airbag control unit itself

The code alone does not say which of these components is affected. This question is answered by a check in which connectors, lines and components are examined one after another.

In which vehicles does error code B2613 occur?

Error code B2613 is known on Genesis vehicles, specifically on the G70, G80, GV60, GV70 and GV80 models. The list is not complete, and the meaning may differ on other vehicles, so the fault memory must be read out on the specific vehicle.

The models listed here are those for which the code is known. Whether a particular vehicle is affected is shown by reading out the fault memory with a diagnostic tool.

How is error code B2613 resolved?

Error code B2613 is resolved by reading out the fault memory and then having the connectors, lines and the driver's airbag module checked at a specialist workshop. If the cause lies in the control unit itself, it is removed after the battery has been disconnected and sent in for testing and repair.

First have the fault memory read out with a diagnostic tool, then have a specialist workshop check the connectors, lines and the driver's airbag module. Safety note: work on the airbag system should be left to qualified professionals.

If the control unit is considered the cause, first disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Then create a repair order online and send the unit in. Checking, repairing and testing usually take 3–4 working days.

The repaired control unit comes back with all vehicle data and is ready for use as soon as it is refitted — no coding or programming is required.