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B0001 on HONDA CIVIC

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
9
Most Affected
2013, 2015, 2014

What B0001 Means on Your HONDA CIVIC

Real HONDA CIVIC Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"The airbag light comes on sporadically - almost all of the time when it's cold, and then on/off when it is warmer. Throws the code B0001-13 - Open or Increased Resistance in Driver's Airbag Inflator."

— 2013 HONDA CIVIC owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS • Filed 06/07/2024

"B0001-13 a known defective airbag issue with no repair in sight according to other civic owners."

— 2013 HONDA CIVIC owner • AIR BAGS • Filed 01/21/2023

"The contact owns a 2013 Honda Civic. The contact stated that on several occasions, the check air bag system warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was placed on a diagnostic machine and produced code: B0001-13."

— 2013 HONDA CIVIC owner • AIR BAGS • Filed 10/25/2022

"Check air bag system light came on randomly. stayed on for majority of time. dealership ran diagnostics and found code b0001-13 replace cable reel. notes in repair showed "increased tension in reel" reel was replaced car was returned without working horn or controls on steering wheel working."

— 2013 HONDA CIVIC owner • AIR BAGS • Filed 05/25/2016

"Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda civic. while driving, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the contact was concerned that the air bag might not deploy in the event of a crash."

— 2014 HONDA CIVIC owner • AIR BAGS • Filed 06/19/2019

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of B0001 on HONDA CIVIC

88.9%
11.1%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2013
4
2014
2
2015
3

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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B0001 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026