Where is the Kia TPMS Reset Button Location?
Kia’s tire pressure monitoring system does not use a TPMS reset button to turn off, calibrate or reset the TPMS warning light.
How Do You Reset the Kia Tire Pressure Monitoring System?
Open the driver side door and find the sticker on the door that shows the recommended tire pressures for the front and rear tires on your specific Kia model.
Use an air tower or air pump to inflate each tire to the exact air pressure your Kia recommends.
Drive your Kia for at least 5 minutes at speeds exceeding 20 mph.
What Should I Do If the Kia Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Does Not Turn Off?
Recheck the tire pressures in each tire and confirm they are at the exact air pressures you just set them to. If any tire has lost any air, that tire is leaking and needs to be repaired (with a tire plug or patch) or replaced.
If every tire is still at the correct air pressure levels, release approximately 10 psi from each tire, fill the tires back up to the correct levels and then drive your Kia again for at least 5 minutes.
If your Kia dashboard low tire pressure light is blinking or flashing this means there is a communication issue between a tire pressure sensor and the vehicles on board computer. To diagnose and determine which tire pressure sensors are not working properly (this can happen due to age, battery depletion or faulty electronics) you will require a TPMS diagnostic tool.
Brief Explanation on How the Kia TPMS Works?
Kia’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is designed to ensure safety and efficiency by monitoring the air pressure inside each tire on your vehicle. Here’s how it works:
TPMS Sensors: All modern Kia models are equipped with a tire pressure sensor in each tire that continuously measures the pressure of the tire.
TPMS Communication: Each tire pressure sensor transmits its tire’s data to the Kia’s on board computer.
TPMS Light: If your Kia on board computer receives data from the tire sensors and detects that the pressure in one or more tires is 25% below the recommended pressure, the TPMS warning light—a small illuminated tire symbol or the letters “TPMS”—will appear on your dashboard’s gauge cluster.
FAQ
Does the Kia Spare Tire Have a Tire Pressure Sensor?
Most Kia models do not use a full size spare and do not have a tire pressure sensor within them. This means when the spare tire is installed on your vehicle, the low tire pressure warning light will turn on.
Are All Kia Models Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedures the Same?
Typically all Kia models do not have a tire pressure reset button and require each tire to be set to the correct air pressure and then to be driven.
Can I Disable My Kia Tire Pressure Monitoring System?
No. Kia TPMS is required by law and removing the tire pressure sensors from the wheels will cause a TPMS malfunction. This will result in the dashboard tire light to blink and then to stay on at all times.
Do I Need to Replace the Tire Pressure Sensors When I Replace My Tires or Wheels?
If you are simply replacing your tires, the tire pressure sensors can stay where they are. If you replace your Kia wheels, the tire pressure sensors from the old wheels need to be swapped to the new wheels.
Can I Keep Driving With the Low Tire Pressure Light On?
We recommend pulling over and manually checking your Kia tires with a tire pressure gauge if the low tire pressure light turns on. Figure out what the problem is and find a solution before continuing to drive.
Kia Vehicles
Follow these KIA TPMS Reset articles for each Kia Model: Kia Niro, Kia Soul, Kia Stinger, Kia K5, Kia EV6, Kia Rio, Kia Forte, Kia Seltos, Kia Carnival MPV, Kia Sportage, Kia Telluride, Kia Sorento.
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About the Author
Stefan A. – Professional Automotive Technician – I am currently an automotive technician in New Jersey and have worked in private shops as well as dealerships. When I am not writing articles I am wrenching on race cars and driving radio controlled cars at the track!