B1760 on Subaru

Occupant detection system sensor mat abnormal (Subaru)

This page covers only what differs on Subaru. For what B1760 means, the ranked causes and the test order, see the B1760 guide.

What's different on Subaru

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  • 2014–2018 · Forester

    Supported by vehicle data

    Subaru's bulletins cover B1760 on these Foresters, and 17-19-24 repairs it with the WUM-98 sensor harness kit. Whether the bulletins are still current is not verified.

  • 2015–2018 · Forester

    Possible — needs testing

    Recall 19V-701 (WUM-98) for Foresters with heated seats replaces the occupant sensor harness. It does not name B1760, so treat it as something to check, not a confirmed cause.

  • 2012–2016 · Impreza

    Supported by vehicle data

    Subaru's 07-134-18 gives a new B1760 chart for these years. Whether it is still current is not verified.

  • 2017–2018 · WRX

    Supported by vehicle data

    Subaru's 07-134-18 gives a new B1760 chart. Whether it is still current is not verified.

  • 07-108-16Status unverified

    ODS diagnosis for B1760 sensor mat abnormal

    2014–2016forester · issued · NHTSA 10140503

    Diagnosis procedure for B1760; liquid, rain or high humidity can set it.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

  • 07-108-16RStatus unverified

    ODS diagnosis for B1760 and/or B1650

    2014–2016forester · issued · NHTSA 10117531

    Revised diagnosis procedure for B1760 (sensor mat abnormal) and B1650.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

  • 07-134-18Status unverified

    New B1760 troubleshooting chart

    2012–2018impreza, wrx · issued · NHTSA 10133520

    New chart for B1760 to avoid unneeded sensor/seat cushion replacement.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

  • 17-19-24Status unverified

    B1760 repair while seat cushion supply is limited

    2014–2018forester · issued · NHTSA 10252544

    Diagnosis and repair of B1760 using the sensor harness kit while passenger seat cushions are in short supply.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

Sources and review

  1. Subaru 07-108-16R: ODS diagnosis for DTC B1760 (sensor mat abnormal) and/or B1650 (occupant classification system malfunction) — Subaru of America ,
  2. Subaru 17-19-24: DTC B1760 diagnosis and repair while passenger seat cushion supply is limited — Subaru of America ,
  3. NHTSA complaint ODI 11443895 (2015 Subaru Forester) — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
  4. NHTSA complaint ODI 11748930 (2017 Subaru Forester) — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
  5. Recall 19V-701 (Subaru WUM-98): 2015-2018 Forester passenger occupant detection sensor harness — Subaru of America ,
  6. Subaru 07-134-18: new troubleshooting chart for ODS DTC B1760 — Subaru of America ,
  7. NHTSA complaint ODI 11278887 (2013 Subaru Impreza) — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
  8. 2023 Accord Owner's Manual: Airbag System Indicators — American Honda Motor Co.
  9. Camry Owner's Manual (OM06291U) — Toyota
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