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B0020 on HONDA CR-V

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2017

What B0020 Means on Your HONDA CR-V

Real HONDA CR-V Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"The vehicle airbag warning light 'SRS' displays randomly. We paid almost $200 for a diagnosis and have been told the passenger airbag needs to be replaced at a cost of $800. The Diagnostic code is B0020-13 "open or increased resistance in the left side airbag inflator"."

— 2017 HONDA CR-V owner • AIR BAGS • Filed 11/01/2024

"I purchased this cr-v new from the honda dealership in sarassota, fl in feb 2017. o/s srs light keeps coming on. it is an intermittent problem. when it comes on, it stays on until the car is turned off. this has been going on for at least 3 months."

— 2017 HONDA CR-V owner • AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS • Filed 11/01/2017

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

Common Causes of B0020 on HONDA CR-V

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2017
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

B0020 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