# Jeep Cherokee tire pressure light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 5 - **Most complaints:** 2017 (2) - **Related recalls:** 1 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 5 owner complaints about the tire pressure light on the Jeep Cherokee (2015-2026 models), most for the **2017** model year (2). There is **1 recall** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: You can drive carefully to the nearest air pump. ## Jeep Cherokee tire pressure light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the tire pressure light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 1 | 1794 | 0% | | 2017 | 2 | 1338 | 0% | | 2019 | 1 | 1676 | 0% | | 2020 | 1 | 334 | 0% | 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. ## Jeep Cherokee recalls related to the tire pressure light **[26V559000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V559000)** (2026 models, reported 2026-09-01): A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash. **Remedy:** Dealers will update the radio frequency hub software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 17, 2026. Recall repairs are free at any Jeep dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Jeep Cherokee owners report - "The tire pressure monitoring system light came on. I took it to the dealership and they said there is currently no fix for this problem. The front driver side tire also no longer registers on the warning screen. They said if a tire loses air while I'm driving, it's very possible that I will have no warning that it's..." -- owner of a 2020 Jeep Cherokee, complaint filed 2023 - "Now the tire pressure sensors keep coming on and off and the gas is going at a faster rate then before. Not sure if sensors are working correctly. Took car back to dealership on sunday 10/14/18 and was told to call service the next day because they had no loaners. Today 10/21/18 vehicle turned off while driving out..." -- owner of a 2019 Jeep Cherokee, complaint filed 2018 - "Now tire pressure light is on as well. Says front driver and rear passenger are low even tho all tires are at 34psi. The seat belt dinging is constant even tho belts are buckled. I have no cruise control. Over past 2 weeks have had the parking brake issue twice. The rest of issues are constant. So now driving around..." -- owner of a 2017 Jeep Cherokee, complaint filed 2021 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 Jeep Cherokee tire pressure light? Yes. NHTSA lists 1 related recall (26V559000) covering 2026 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Jeep Cherokee years have the most tire pressure light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2017 and 2019 Cherokee model years have the most complaints mentioning the tire pressure light, with 2 for 2017. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Jeep 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 Jeep Cherokee warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/jeep-cherokee): 32 complaints - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-cherokee): 71 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/jeep-cherokee): 144 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/jeep-cherokee): 215 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/jeep-cherokee): 587 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/jeep-cherokee): 75 complaints - [Oil pressure warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/jeep-cherokee): 64 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/jeep-cherokee): 145 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/jeep-cherokee): 92 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 - [Hyundai Sonata](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/hyundai-sonata): 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 ## Jeep Cherokee - [Jeep Cherokee specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/jeep-cherokee) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/jeep-cherokee Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.