OBD Guide

B0054

Second Row Center Seat Belt Sensor

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Airbag light is on
  • The security system may not recognize a seatbelt passenger.
  • Error B0054 is stored in the control unit memory

Causes

  • Seat belt sensor malfunction
  • Broken or damaged wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Oxidation of contacts
  • Malfunction of the airbag control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the seat belt sensor
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  3. Clean sensor connector contacts
  4. Check connections to the control unit
  5. Replace sensor if necessary
  6. Reset the error using an OBD-II scanner

Related codes

Error B0054 by Vehicle Brand