OBD-II code · Body
B00B6 Driver Seat Recline Position Restraints Sensor
Fault on the driver seat recline position sensor — detects backrest angle, used by the airbag controller for deployment scaling.
Is it safe to drive with B00B6?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyRecline 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
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Driver Recline Sensor, Sensor Wiring
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.