OBD-II code · Body
B0052 Passenger Seat Belt Sensor
Fault on the passenger seat belt buckle/tongue sensor that detects whether the belt is fastened.
Is it safe to drive with B0052?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyBuckle sensor failed
Symptoms
- Warning light or symbol related to the affected system
- Comfort or safety function impaired
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Passenger Belt Buckle Sensor, Sensor Wiring
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.