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B0020 on NISSAN ALTIMA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
20
Most Affected
2016, 2017, 2014

What B0020 Means on Your NISSAN ALTIMA

Real NISSAN ALTIMA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Supplemental Airbag Warning Light solid red, does not go off. Occurred after oil change done at dealership 1/13/2025. Dealer found code B0020, recommended part 87650-3TD6G, seat back replacement, parts and labor for repairs $2,950."

— 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • AIR BAGS,SEATS • Filed 08/13/2025

"The air bag system light comes on, the code is B0020 - Side A/B module LH, and I am able to reset the system with a code scanner. The light goes out and operates normally for a few days or weeks, then without warning the A/B illuminates again for no apparent reason."

— 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • AIR BAGS • Filed 06/15/2023

"Airbag light came on and the error code was b0020, which is the drivers side, they reset at the dealer. it came back on a week later and i took it back. they told me they checked the wires and it all looked fine."

— 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • AIR BAGS • Filed 05/05/2019

"My air bag light stays on in my dash. went to my local dealer to find out an old code b0020-13 was detected. they found everything to be fine, so they reset the code. the air bag light came back on two days later, and the same code came on again."

— 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • AIR BAGS • Filed 07/02/2019

"Airbag light came on in September 2021.Took to dealership on October 5, 2021. They ran a diagnostic test and charged me $160 to tell me that code B0020 Aide Airbag Module Left Side is open. I purchased extended warranty when car was purchased new. Platinum plan $2098."

— 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • AIR BAGS • Filed 09/15/2021

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 NISSAN ALTIMA

85%
15%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2013
1
2014
4
2015
3
2016
5
2017
5
2018
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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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