The TPMS reset button lives in one of four typical places: under the steering column (within reach of your knee while driving), in the glove box (sometimes recessed and hard to spot), somewhere on the dashboard within reach of the driver, or — on newer vehicles — buried in the infotainment system as a menu option rather than a physical button.
Not all vehicles have one. Many modern cars auto-relearn TPMS sensor positions while driving and don’t need a manual reset button at all. The ones that do require manual reset usually have a clearly labeled “TPMS” or “Set” button somewhere on the dash, or a menu option in the infotainment system.
This guide covers the typical locations by manufacturer. Your owner’s manual is the authoritative source for your specific year and model.
Common Locations
- Under the steering column. A small button on the lower dashboard, often near the OBD-II port or steering column adjustment lever. Look with a flashlight while seated.
- In the glove box. Sometimes mounted on the back wall or side, occasionally with a small TPMS label.
- On the dashboard or center stack. A button labeled “TPMS,” “Set,” or “Reset,” often in the same area as traction control and other vehicle setting buttons.
- In the infotainment menu. Vehicle Settings > Tire Pressure > Reset / Calibrate. Most common on 2018+ vehicles.
By Manufacturer
Toyota and Lexus
Usually a small TPMS button under the dash on the driver’s side, often near the steering column. On some older Toyotas, it’s in the glove box. Hold for several seconds with the ignition on (engine off) until the TPMS light blinks several times and stays off.
Honda and Acura
2017 and newer: no physical button. Use the infotainment menu: Settings > Vehicle Settings > TPMS Calibration > Calibrate, then drive for 20 minutes. Older models: a “TPMS” button on the dash, typically to the left of the steering wheel.
Ford and Lincoln
Most Fords use an ignition-cycle plus air-release procedure (no physical reset button). Specific procedure varies by year — usually involves cycling the ignition twice, then releasing air from each tire in sequence while waiting for a horn chirp. Some newer models add a SYNC menu option.
GM (Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Buick)
GM vehicles typically don’t have a physical button. The relearn procedure starts by holding the Lock button on the key fob until the horn chirps, then releasing air from each tire in sequence (driver front, passenger front, passenger rear, driver rear) until the horn confirms each one. Some newer Cadillacs use a Driver Information Center menu option.
Nissan and Infiniti
Recent models include a TPMS reset option in the infotainment system (Vehicle Information > Tire Pressure Reset). Older models often auto-relearn after driving 25 mph for 20 minutes — no manual reset needed.
Hyundai and Kia
Most Hyundai and Kia models have a TPMS reset button under the steering wheel or in the lower dash area near the steering column. Hold for 3–5 seconds with ignition on. Some newer models use the infotainment system.
BMW
No physical button. Use the iDrive system: Car menu (or BMW button) > Vehicle Status > Tire Pressure Monitor > Perform Reset. Set all tires to cold spec pressure before initiating the reset.
Audi and Volkswagen
Dashboard menu via the CAR or SETUP button. Navigate to Servicing > Tyre Pressure (or Tire Pressure) > Store / Save / Calibrate. Done at cold spec pressure. Older models may use a button on the side of the steering wheel or behind the gear selector.
Subaru
Most Subarus auto-relearn while driving. When manual reset is needed (after sensor replacement, for instance), it typically requires a dealer scan tool. There’s no driver-accessible button on most models.
Volvo
Center console infotainment system. Settings > Car > Tires > Calibrate Tire Pressure. Set pressures to spec before initiating.
If You Can’t Find a Reset Button
Many modern vehicles intentionally don’t have a physical TPMS reset button. The system auto-relearns sensor positions during normal driving. The procedure is the same regardless:
- 1. Set all four tires to the correct cold pressure (door-jamb spec, not sidewall max).
- 2. Start the vehicle and drive normally for at least 20 minutes at speeds above 25 mph.
- 3. The TPMS warning light should clear on its own as the vehicle confirms all four sensors are reading correctly.
If the light doesn’t clear after 20+ minutes of driving with correct pressures, you likely have either a hidden low tire (check pressures again with a known-good gauge) or a failed sensor (needs a shop scan tool to confirm).
What the Reset Button Does (and Doesn’t Do)
The TPMS reset button or relearn procedure tells your vehicle’s computer to:
- Re-establish baseline pressure readings for each wheel as the new “correct” pressures.
- Re-identify which sensor is at which corner (direct TPMS systems with individual sensors).
- Clear any “low tire” warning that was previously triggered.
What the reset button doesn’t do:
- Add air to your tires. If pressures are actually low, no amount of resetting clears the warning until you top up.
- Diagnose a bad sensor. A failed sensor stays failed regardless of how many times you reset. The system will trigger the warning again within minutes or days.
- Pair a new sensor that hasn’t been programmed. Sensor replacement typically requires a TPMS programming tool to write the new sensor’s ID into the vehicle’s computer. The reset procedure alone won’t do this on most vehicles.
Bottom Line
TPMS reset buttons live under the steering column, in the glove box, on the dashboard, or in the infotainment menu — depending on the manufacturer and year. Many newer vehicles don’t have a physical button at all and auto-relearn through driving.
The most important step before resetting is making sure your tire pressures are actually correct. A reset won’t fix an actually-low tire — it’ll just clear the warning briefly before it comes back on. Check pressures with a gauge, set to the door-jamb spec, then perform whichever reset procedure your vehicle uses.
