B0020 on Honda Cr-V
Left Side Airbag Deployment Control
Methodology: Reviewed against the SAE J2012 generic DTC definition and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns, then scoped to Honda Cr-V context without treating complaints as confirmed diagnoses.
Sources: SAE/OBD-II definitions, manufacturer service information, and public reliability reports (including NHTSA where applicable).
- SAE J2012 Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions — Generic diagnostic trouble code definition reference for B0020.
- NHTSA recalls, complaints, and manufacturer communications — Used to check public owner complaint context, recall status, and safety-related manufacturer communications by VIN or vehicle.
Limits: Guidance is informational and may not match every model-year or revision. Confirm with the official manual and diagnostics before replacing parts. For safety-critical or electrical work, use a qualified technician.
What B0020 Means on Your Honda Cr-V
B0020 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Left Side Airbag Deployment Control. This code relates to the body electrical system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.
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"."
"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."
All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year
Common Causes on Honda Cr-V
Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
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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.
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Compare repair quotes
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