Nissan uses direct TPMS on Qashqai, Juke, X-Trail and Micra K14 — auto relearn after driving, no button needed on most.
Why the Nissan tyre pressure light is on
Nissan TPMS sensors talk to the car wirelessly — when one wheel reads more than 4 PSI below spec, the light comes on. Most common causes are temperature drop (set pressures on a warm September day, get the light in late October), slow valve leaks, or a sensor battery that's reached end of life (~7 years).
Nissan tyre pressure light reset — step by step
- Inflate all four tyres cold to the placard pressures (inside driver's door pillar — Qashqai is usually 33 PSI front, 32 PSI rear at normal load).
- On most Nissans there is NO reset button — the system relearns automatically.
- Drive at over 16mph for 10–30 minutes of mixed driving. The light will clear itself once all four sensors have reported correct pressures.
- On some Qashqai and Juke trims with the central touchscreen, you can also go to Settings → Vehicle → TPMS → Calibrate to speed things up.
- On older Navara and Pathfinder with the TPMS button below the steering wheel — ignition ON, press and hold the button until horn beeps twice.
Models covered
Micra K12/K13/K14, Note, Juke F15/F16, Qashqai J10/J11/J12, X-Trail T31/T32/T33, Leaf, Navara D40/D23, Pathfinder, NV200
If the light won't go off
Light still on after a 30-minute drive? Either you've got a leak (re-check pressures cold the next morning) or a sensor has died. On Qashqai J11 specifically, the rear sensors fail more often than the fronts — usually because the rear wheels run more dirt and water exposure.
What it costs
Reset is free DIY. Sensor replacement at an independent: £40–£75 per wheel fitted. Genuine Nissan sensor (NSK / Continental) £85–£130 each at a main dealer.
Bob's workshop tip
If you've just had new tyres and the light's on, ask the fitter if they replaced the sensor service kits (rubber grommet, nut, valve core). New tyres on a 6-year-old sensor with old rubber seals = slow leak almost every time.
Nissan TPMS FAQs
Why is my Nissan tyre pressure light on?
Nissan TPMS sensors talk to the car wirelessly — when one wheel reads more than 4 PSI below spec, the light comes on. Most common causes are temperature drop (set pressures on a warm September day, get the light in late October), slow valve leaks, or a sensor battery that's reached end of life (~7 years).
How do I reset the tyre pressure light on a Nissan?
Inflate all four tyres cold to the placard pressures (inside driver's door pillar — Qashqai is usually 33 PSI front, 32 PSI rear at normal load). On most Nissans there is NO reset button — the system relearns automatically. Drive at over 16mph for 10–30 minutes of mixed driving. The light will clear itself once all four sensors have reported correct pressures. On some Qashqai and Juke trims with the central touchscreen, you can also go to Settings → Vehicle → TPMS → Calibrate to speed things up. On older Navara and Pathfinder with the TPMS button below the steering wheel — ignition ON, press and hold the button until horn beeps twice.
My Nissan TPMS light won't go off — what now?
Light still on after a 30-minute drive? Either you've got a leak (re-check pressures cold the next morning) or a sensor has died. On Qashqai J11 specifically, the rear sensors fail more often than the fronts — usually because the rear wheels run more dirt and water exposure.
How much does it cost to fix a Nissan TPMS fault?
Reset is free DIY. Sensor replacement at an independent: £40–£75 per wheel fitted. Genuine Nissan sensor (NSK / Continental) £85–£130 each at a main dealer.