B0062
Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor Circuit Open
2012-2015 BMW 320i 2.0L I4 Turbo N20
High SeverityBodyGeneric (SAE)
Description
An open circuit in the passenger seat occupancy sensor mat or wiring prevents occupant detection.
Symptoms
- Passenger airbag always OFF
- Airbag light on
- No passenger classification possible
Common Causes
- Broken sensor mat wires
- Disconnected seat connector
- Wiring damage from seat track movement
- Sensor mat failure
Diagnostic Steps
- Check under-seat connector
- Inspect wiring from seat to body
- Measure sensor circuit resistance
- Check for pinched wires at seat track
Repair Notes
Reconnect seat connector or replace occupancy sensor mat.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0007Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0008Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0009Rear Center Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
B0062 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code B0062 mean on a 2012-2015 BMW 320i?
B0062 stands for "Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor Circuit Open". An open circuit in the passenger seat occupancy sensor mat or wiring prevents occupant detection.
What are the symptoms of B0062 on a BMW 320i?
Common symptoms of B0062 include: Passenger airbag always OFF, Airbag light on, No passenger classification possible.
What causes B0062 on a 2012-2015 BMW 320i?
Common causes of B0062 include: Broken sensor mat wires, Disconnected seat connector, Wiring damage from seat track movement, Sensor mat failure.