If you ever replace the tires on the Toyota Corolla, you may have to reset or initialize the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System). There are a series of steps you’ll need to perform to do this. Here’s how it’s done.
Note: If you are experiencing problems where the tire pressure warning light is lit when you don’t think it should be, ensure that you have checked the pressure in all tires. That includes the spare if you have one!
- With the vehicle parked, switch the ignition to “LOCK” or “OFF” for vehicles with a smartkey.
- Adjust the tire pressure as desired. Preferably you will want to adjust it to the recommended pressure for cold temperatures. For me, it’s 35 psi.
- Switch the ignition to “ON“.
- Locate the tire pressure reset button
located on instrument panel, knee bolster or inside glove box. Press and hold the button until the tire pressure light flashes 3 times. - Wait for about 3 minutes, then turn the ignition to “LOCK” or “OFF“, and you’re done.
This post applies to 2006 through 2021 models of the Toyota Corolla.
Michael G Mika says
thank you
Jeff says
I followed your directions but the light stays on anyway. I just bought new tires after a tiny hole in one of my old tires. The light came on the next day after the new tires were installed. There is nothing wrong with my tire pressure on any of the new tires.
Christopher Adams says
Likely one of the TPMS sensors may be going bad or have already gone bad. I would recommend replacement of all 4.
Candy Elwood says
My light stayed on too after I did what you said.
Jesus says
What if this procedure don’t work?
I already check my tires pressure everyone is 30psi , i did the reset .
But the lights keep on .
mitchb13 says
In that case, one or more of your sensors may be busted.
ANEKE EZEKIEL says
So what is the solution to the bursted sensor?
Crea says
We have a 2013 Corolla. My husband can’t find the button. Where would it be located? Thank you.
Amy says
Did you find it? Ours is to left when you open v the give compartment. Almost hidden.
Cheryl says
I’ve had all my tires replaced and all sensors tested. The light still won’t go off… I’ve even held the button and it won’t flash just stays on consistently… now what?
Geoffrey says
Where can you find the TPMS censor
Geoffrey says
After the TPMS sign blinks three times are you expected to still hold on the depressed button till the 3 minutes or after the three times of blink you leave the button and wait for 3 minutes before putting the key to off ? I’ve tried both ways, it still remains ON.
Katie says
I held down the button, but it never blinked 3 times. I held it for over 3 minutes.
Jeff says
Mine is a Toyota Corolla LE 2011 and I found the button on the plastic underneath the steering column about in the middle of my shin bone, almost directly between the gas pedal and the brake pedal