Most modern Hondas (Jazz, Civic, CR-V from 2015) use indirect TPMS — calibrate via the centre display after inflating to spec.
Why the Honda tyre pressure light is on
Honda's 'Deflation Warning System' works through the ABS — it compares wheel rotation speeds and warns you when one wheel rotates differently from the others. After any tyre change, wheel rotation or top-up, you must recalibrate or the system has the wrong baseline.
Honda tyre pressure light reset — step by step
- Inflate all four tyres cold to the placard pressures (driver's door pillar).
- Switch ignition ON, engine running or in 'ON' mode.
- On Jazz, Civic (2015+), CR-V (2015+), HR-V: centre touchscreen → Settings (cog) → Vehicle Settings → TPMS Calibration → Calibrate.
- On older Hondas without a touchscreen — there's a TPMS button on the dash to the left of the steering wheel. Press and hold it for 3 seconds until you hear a beep.
- Confirm the calibration started — system needs about 30 minutes of mixed driving to complete.
Models covered
Jazz GE/GK/GR, Civic FK/FN/FC/FK8/FL, CR-V, HR-V, Insight, Accord, Pilot
If the light won't go off
Light back on within a week? Indirect systems can't tell you which tyre is low — check all four. If pressures are correct and the light returns after a fresh calibration, suspect a slow valve leak (£2 valve core replacement at an indie). On the rare US-spec Hondas with direct TPMS, a sensor could be at fault.
What it costs
Free DIY. No sensors to fail on indirect systems. Direct TPMS (US-import models): £40–£80 per sensor fitted.
Bob's workshop tip
Honda's system is a bit slow — after a calibration, give it a full half-hour drive on mixed roads before deciding it's not worked. People often think it's broken when they've only driven 5 minutes around town.
Honda TPMS FAQs
Why is my Honda tyre pressure light on?
Honda's 'Deflation Warning System' works through the ABS — it compares wheel rotation speeds and warns you when one wheel rotates differently from the others. After any tyre change, wheel rotation or top-up, you must recalibrate or the system has the wrong baseline.
How do I reset the tyre pressure light on a Honda?
Inflate all four tyres cold to the placard pressures (driver's door pillar). Switch ignition ON, engine running or in 'ON' mode. On Jazz, Civic (2015+), CR-V (2015+), HR-V: centre touchscreen → Settings (cog) → Vehicle Settings → TPMS Calibration → Calibrate. On older Hondas without a touchscreen — there's a TPMS button on the dash to the left of the steering wheel. Press and hold it for 3 seconds until you hear a beep. Confirm the calibration started — system needs about 30 minutes of mixed driving to complete.
My Honda TPMS light won't go off — what now?
Light back on within a week? Indirect systems can't tell you which tyre is low — check all four. If pressures are correct and the light returns after a fresh calibration, suspect a slow valve leak (£2 valve core replacement at an indie). On the rare US-spec Hondas with direct TPMS, a sensor could be at fault.
How much does it cost to fix a Honda TPMS fault?
Free DIY. No sensors to fail on indirect systems. Direct TPMS (US-import models): £40–£80 per sensor fitted.