# Hyundai Sonata tire pressure light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 23 - **Most complaints:** 2015 (11) - **Related recalls:** 0 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the tire pressure light on the Hyundai Sonata (2015-2026 models), most for the **2015** model year (11). No recall covers the parts behind this light, so a repair is usually at the owner's cost. Drive to a shop this week: You can drive carefully to the nearest air pump. ## Hyundai Sonata tire pressure light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the tire pressure light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 11 | 1209 | 1% | | 2016 | 4 | 861 | 0% | | 2017 | 2 | 850 | 0% | | 2018 | 3 | 384 | 1% | | 2021 | 1 | 190 | 1% | | 2022 | 2 | 114 | 2% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Is there a recall for the Hyundai Sonata tire pressure light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. The Hyundai Sonata has 27 recalls for other parts in 2015-2026; see the [Hyundai Sonata page](/vehicles/hyundai-sonata) or check your VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). ## What Hyundai Sonata owners report - "5 codes are for the Lane Keep Assist System, 1 for the Electronic Stability Control, 5 for Smart Cruise Control, and 4 for the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Three of the codes occurred after I purchased the vehicle with absolutely no warning or indication of any fault regarding the LKAS system." -- owner of a 2022 Hyundai Sonata, complaint filed 2022 - "Then the dashboard will flash with the ABS light engine light tire pressure light check Blindspot sensors, forward collision sensors. once all the lights appear on the dashboard, I can no longer accelerate. i've cleaned the throttlebody. I've replaced the gas pedal and it's still kicking back the same code it still..." -- owner of a 2021 Hyundai Sonata, complaint filed 2026 - "Turn Engine off", engine light, low tire pressure, battery & 3 other unidentifiable lights. I turned around to try to make it home, as 2 years ago, I had a similar issue, which turned out to be the hybrid water pump failed. We finally stopped near a park & called AAA & towed to dealer. Prior to driving, we had no..." -- owner of a 2018 Hyundai Sonata, complaint filed 2023 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the tire pressure light means A steady tire pressure light means one or more tires is significantly underinflated, usually 25% or more below the pressure on the driver door sticker. Cold weather and slow leaks are the most common reasons. If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, the monitoring system itself has a fault, often a dead sensor battery. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Cold weather dropped the pressure** (most common) 2. **Slow leak or puncture** (common) 3. **Dead TPMS sensor battery** (common) 4. **Sensors not relearned after tire work** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Tire pressure (TPMS) light](/warning-lights/tire-pressure). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Hyundai Sonata tire pressure light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. A repair is usually at the owner's cost unless the car is under warranty. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, since new recalls are added often. ### Which Hyundai Sonata years have the most tire pressure light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2016 and 2018 Sonata model years have the most complaints mentioning the tire pressure light, with 11 for 2015. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Hyundai Sonata with the tire pressure light on? Drive to a shop this week. You can drive carefully to the nearest air pump. If a tire looks visibly flat, the car pulls hard, or you hear flapping, stop and change to the spare or call for help, because driving on a very low tire can destroy it and cause a blowout. ### How do I check if my Hyundai Sonata has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Hyundai dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Hyundai Sonata warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-sonata): 42 complaints - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/hyundai-sonata): 45 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/hyundai-sonata): 31 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/hyundai-sonata): 46 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/hyundai-sonata): 731 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/hyundai-sonata): 76 complaints - [Oil pressure warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-sonata): 168 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/hyundai-sonata): 182 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/hyundai-sonata): 74 complaints ## Tire pressure (TPMS) light on other models - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-accord): 154 complaints - [Honda CR-V](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-cr-v): 146 complaints - [Honda Civic](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-civic): 59 complaints - [Ford Escape](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/ford-escape): 36 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/ford-explorer): 23 complaints - [Chevrolet Equinox](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/chevrolet-equinox): 20 complaints - [Hyundai Elantra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/hyundai-elantra): 20 complaints - [Honda HR-V](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-hr-v): 18 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/jeep-grand-cherokee): 18 complaints - [Toyota RAV4](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/toyota-rav4): 17 complaints ## Hyundai Sonata - [Hyundai Sonata specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/hyundai-sonata) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/hyundai-sonata Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.