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Dodge B0090

49 or B0090-13 - Left Frontal Acceleration Sensor • B0095-49 or B0095-13 - Right Frontal Acceleration Sensor • B2761-49 or B2761-13 - Left B-Pillar Imp

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceService involvement is appropriate because the documented code concerns the ORC and an airbag warning-light condition. Specific service urgency is not yet established by verified evidence.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For certain 2026–2027 Dodge Charger vehicles in the US, DTC B0090-49 or B0090-13 is documented in an NHTSA-published manufacturer communication as a Left Frontal Acceleration Sensor fault. The communication also lists related ORC codes for the right frontal acceleration sensor and left B-pillar impact sensor.

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1. What does B0090 mean?

For certain 2026–2027 Dodge Charger vehicles in the US, DTC B0090-49 or B0090-13 is documented in an NHTSA-published manufacturer communication as a Left Frontal Acceleration Sensor fault. The communication also lists related ORC codes for the right frontal acceleration sensor and left B-pillar impact sensor.

2. Technical explanation

The verified source states that the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may contain active or stored DTC B0090-49 or B0090-13 for the Left Frontal Acceleration Sensor. It describes the associated condition as an airbag warning light that may be on or intermittent. The supplied evidence does not establish the underlying failure mechanism, diagnostic procedure, or repair.

3. What system is affected?

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) / airbag restraint system.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Airbag warning light on.
  • Intermittent airbag warning light.
  • B0090-49 or B0090-13 may be active or stored in the ORC.

6. Possible causes

  • A specific root cause is not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Have the vehicle evaluated by an authorized Dodge service facility or other qualified restraint-system service provider.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage or restraint-system repair procedures based on this information.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Read ORC fault memory with suitable diagnostic equipment and document whether B0090-49 or B0090-13 is active or stored.
  2. Consult the applicable manufacturer communication and service information for the vehicle before performing repairs.
  3. Further troubleshooting steps are not yet established by the supplied verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Service involvement is appropriate because the documented code concerns the ORC and an airbag warning-light condition. Specific service urgency is not yet established by verified evidence.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm the airbag warning-light condition.
  • Check the ORC for active or stored B0090-49 or B0090-13.
  • Also check for the other DTCs identified in the manufacturer communication, if present.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • A verified repair resolution is not provided in the supplied evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 11037262, S2623000052 REV. A, published September 1, 2026. It documents an airbag warning light on or intermittent and ORC codes including B0090-49/B0090-13.

16. Recall information

  • No recall is established by the supplied verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 11037262, S2623000052 REV. A: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11037262-0001.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does B0090-49 or B0090-13 mean on an applicable Dodge Charger?

The verified manufacturer communication identifies B0090-49 or B0090-13 as the Left Frontal Acceleration Sensor DTC in the Occupant Restraint Controller.

What warning may occur with B0090?

The source documents that the airbag warning light may be on or intermittent.

Which vehicles are covered by the supplied applicability data?

The supplied data identifies US-market 2026–2027 Dodge Charger vehicles.

Is there a confirmed repair?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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