If the tire pressure monitoring light comes on in your Hyundai Sonata, it means one or more of the car’s tires are under or overinflated. Car tires need to be inflated to a specific PSI to keep you safe whilst driving on the road and to prevent any damage to your tires.
The recommended PSI for a Hyundai Sonata is 34. If the tire pressure monitoring system finds the tire pressure to be too high or too low it will trigger the tire pressure light on your car dash to turn on. Once your tires have been inflated to the recommended PSI, the tire pressure sensor will need to be reset.
If you do not know how to reset the Hyundai Sonata tire pressure sensor, we have all the information you need in this article. Keep reading for our step-by-step guides on how to reset the TPMS in all Hyundai Sonata models from 2007 to 2020.
When the TMPS sensors find one or more of your tires do not have the correct air pressure, a warning light will illuminate your car dashboard. The tire pressure warning light looks like a horseshoe with an exclamation mark in the center. Depending on what model and specification Hyundai you own, you may also get a warning message displaying which tire needs the air pressure correcting.
If your tire pressure light has been illuminated, it is important that you check your tires as soon as possible. If you cannot stop your car safely straight away, you should take the following steps –
Whilst a TPMS is a very useful system to have installed in your vehicle, regular tire maintenance and observation should not be ignored. The TPMS can detect when your tires do not have the correct air pressure but it is important that drivers continue to check the tread of their tires, especially in the colder months.
Resetting the TPMS sensors on your Hyundai Sonata is only necessary after inflating your tires if the system hasn’t automatically reset itself and the tire pressure light remains illuminated on the dashboard.
However, it is important to always reset the TPMS after changing or rotating your tires, this is so the sensors are able to accurately monitor the air pressure of the new tire/newly positioned tires.
Leaving your TPMS light on after inflating your tires, means you may not be aware of any problems with your tires in the future. Drivers can get used to having the tire pressure light on at all times, therefore not knowing exactly if and when a tire needs attention.
Keep reading for our step-by-step guides on how to reset the Hyundai Sonata tire pressure sensor.
The easiest way to reset the tire pressure sensor in all Hyundai Sonata cars is to drive the car for at least 10 minutes at a speed of 50mph or more.
If after traveling for 10 minutes the tire pressure light is still on, you will need to perform a manual reset. The method below will work in all Hyundai Sonata models from 2007 right through to 2018.
Step 1: Turn the key to the ON position but do not start the engine.
Step 2: Locate the TPMS reset button (usually underneath or to the side of the steering wheel).
Step 3: Press and hold the tire pressure monitoring reset button until the tire pressure warning light flashes 3 times.
Step 4: Release the TPMS reset button.
Step 5: Start the car and leave the engine running for 20 minutes to completely reset the sensor.
Step 6: Once the TPMS sensor has been manually reset, the tire pressure light should turn off.
If you can not find a TPMS reset button in your Hyundai Sonata, this may be because the system can not be manually reset and there is no button to be found. The TPMS in the Hyundai 2020 and 2021 models should automatically reset after you have driven for approximately 10 minutes at speeds of 50mph or more, after inflating the car tires.
However, if you have recently added new TPMS sensors to your tires, you may need to relearn the new sensors to your vehicle’s tire pressure monitoring system. Most Hyundai vehicles will automatically program new sensors but in some cases, the TPMS light may stay on and a relearn may be necessary.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to relearn new TPMS sensors for your Hyundai Sonata.
Step 1: Keep the vehicle stationary for 15 minutes after fitting the new sensors.
Step 2: Follow instructions in your car user’s manual to put your Hyundai into “relearn” mode – this can be done by using the dashboard controls. You may need to use a scanner to scan your sensors and update the ID codes into your car’s computer, check with your local Hyundai dealership if you are unsure.
Step 3: Drive above 20mph for around 20 minutes to allow the new sensor IDs to be learned by the vehicle.
TPMS stands for Tire Pressure Monitoring System. The TPMS is used in the majority of modern car models, including cars manufactured by Hyundai.
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors the air pressure in the car tires and sensors will automatically transmit a warning (the tire pressure light turning on) to the driver. The tire pressure light will activate when a tire is under or overinflated.
The TPMS reset button in a 2017 Hyundai Sonata is located to the right of the steering wheel.
The TPMS reset button in a 2013 Hyundai Sonata can be found under the steering wheel.
If your tire pressure light stays on after filling the car tires there may be issues with the tire pressure monitoring system. There may be a slow leak in one of your tires that is triggering the TPMS lights or it may be a sign that your car battery is low on power or there is a broken sensor in the system.
Like in the 2013 model, the tire pressure reset button is found under the steering wheel in the 2015 Hyundai Sonata.
It is important that you inflate your car tires to the ideal pressure, driving on over or underinflated can be dangerous and damaging to your tires. The ideal tire pressure for a Hyundai Sonata is 34 PSI.
Resetting the TPMS sensor in a Hyundai Sonata is a quick and easy process. If after inflating your new tires you notice the TPMS sensor light is still on, by following just a few simple steps you can have the system reset in no time.
If you need to reset the TPMS sensor in your Hyundai, we hope you have found the information in this article useful. In most cases drivers do not even have to manually reset the TPMS, the sensors and light should all automatically reset after the car has been driven for approximately 10 minutes.
