Tesla Not Showing Tire Pressure: All You Need To Know

Last updated on September 12th, 2023 at 03:04 am

Did you go on a ride in your new Tesla vehicle and discover that the tire pressure isn’t working? If yes, you’ll wonder whether the fault is from your end or if it’s the vehicle’s configuration.

Are you considering resetting the vehicle but need more information on how to start it? Well, you’ve come to the right source for help!

If your Tesla vehicle isn’t showing tire pressure, you’re probably not driving the car, so it won’t work that way. Tesla tire pressure is such that the sensors go to sleep when your vehicle is stationary and turn on when the car is in motion. Nonetheless, you can circumvent that using the Tesla App as a guide.

This article contains necessary information about Tesla tire pressure and why it fails to display when you’re driving. 

After reading this, you’ll know the common causes of tire-pressure light problems and how to reset them.

Why Is My Tesla Not Showing Tire Pressure?

Tesla’s tire pressure not showing is a common problem you’ll experience, especially when the vehicle isn’t in motion. 

If you aren’t driving, don’t expect a display of Tesla’s tire pressure popping up. The inability to see tire pressure is a new feature on the vehicle put in place for a reason. 

That ensures the sensor’s battery life is kept at optimum preservation to prevent early spoilage.

One thing I’ve realized about Tesla and how the tire pressure is programmed is that it can alter functionality.

Although it’s uncomfortable, the only way to work your way through is to rely on the need for an update in the first place. 

With that feature, the risk of having the tire sensor battery burn out quickly is low.

One particular thing I like about Tesla is that it has a way of regulating its features as a protective mechanism against quick spoilage.

That said, the only constant way to keep seeing tire displays on your Tesla is when you keep the car in motion.

That’s because the motion has a way of bringing out all the hidden features of a vehicle, Tesla not being an exception.

Alternatively, if that doesn’t work, you’ll find tire pressure information on the Tesla App.

All you need to do is log into the app and check the tire pressure. With the app, you can check the tire pressure irrespective of the state of the car.

The Tesla App will show you all the necessary information about the state of the tire sensor, including its pressure.

How Do You Display Tire Pressure in a Tesla?

You can display tire pressure in a Tesla vehicle straight from the instrument panel with simple maneuvers.

You only need to swipe left to right using the navigation key as a guide. 

Here are simple steps to follow.

• Get to the instrument panel.
• Locate the steering wheel buttons.
• Swipe left and right for directions.
• While on that, locate the “Control” button. 
• That takes you to a series of options.
• Tap on the “Display” button.
• With that, you’ll find “Tire Pressure” as one option.
• Click on it and wait to see selections like PSI or Bar.
• At this point, it’s up to you to display the tire pressure using PSI or Bar.

This feature is a new update. If you’ve been using your Tesla for a while, you’ll notice that initially, displaying tire pressure in your Tesla was a one-way thing until the update occurred.

Nonetheless, frequent practice will help you get used to it as quickly as possible; besides, what’s a car without an update? 

Please always have the correct tire pressure to help boost the car’s maintenance.

Keeping the tire information label will give a guide on the right amount of pressure you need for your tires.

Where Is the Tire Pressure Display on a Tesla?  

Finding the tire pressure display on a Tesla is simple; you can go through two different routes.

The first route is to check the car’s status display and go through the card area to see the tire pressure.

You’ll find the tire pressure staring in your face when you do that. The other route is going through with the control panel.

Below are steps to assist you.

• Go to the infotainment system of your Tesla.
• Click “Control.”
• Next, select “Service.”
• Tap on the “Tire Display” option.
• Now, you’ll find all the information about your tires and their different pressures.

I must add that Tesla has a unique way of displaying essential features that lessens stress when you try locating the features.

Also, despite its frequent updates, it still ensures not to make features so hidden or complex for you to find.

Just a straightforward step in locating a feature, and you’re good to go because, subsequently, it gets easier.

Aside from displaying the tire pressure the vehicle requires, you’ll also get clues about the pressure your tires need.

For instance, a display about cold tire pressure tells you if your tire inflation is too much or little.

For a better understanding, here’s a table regarding a few Tesla models and their tire pressures.

Tesla Model	Tire Pressure
Model Y	41-45 psi
Model X	41-45 psi
Model S	41-45 psi
Model 3	41-42 psi

How to Reset the Tire-pressure Light in a Tesla?

You can reset the tire pressure light of your Tesla in two ways. The first is driving, and the second is through the navigation touchscreen. 

But before I explain in full, I’ll tell you why the light keeps blinking.

This knowledge is necessary because recurrence will be inevitable if you don’t solve the mystery behind the regular popping-up of the tire pressure light.

Here are a few things to put in check to rule out the possible cause of tire-pressure light issues.

#1. Low Tires

Low tire air can be why your tire pressure light pops up. Please get that in check before going ahead to perform a reset.

#2. Flat Tires

You’ll want to check those tires to see if they aren’t punctured because a flat tire will always give you tire pressure issues.

Hence, depending on the severity, you must fix or replace the tires before resetting.

#3. Sensor Problem

If the sensors are faulty, you’ll know when they fail to display information. Get a fix quickly, and then go on with the reset.

After identifying the issue’s roots, you can now focus on performing a reset. It’s time to find out how.

#4. Reset by Driving

Drive for 10-15 minutes with a speed of 15mph or more to reset the tire pressure light. 

This fix is more straightforward when you first resolve all the possible causes of tire-pressure light problems before the reset. 

However, if driving doesn’t work, you should try the next option.

#5. Reset by Using Touchscreen

Resetting your tesla-pressure light using the touchscreen is easy. 

Please follow these steps to do so;

• Go to the “Services and Reset” menu.
• Click on the option that reads “Tire Pressure Monitor.”
• That feature gives you options for resetting.
• Click on the right wheel size and select “Reset.”
• Auto Learning System will turn on. Keep the car at a halt for 15-20 minutes, then drive for 20 minutes at a speed of 20mph.
• That automatically does the reset.

Why Is My Tesla Tire Pressure Not Displaying While Parked?

Your Tesla tire pressure won’t display while your vehicle is stationary; that is a norm.

That’s because Tesla has programmed the tire pressure sensor to function only when the car is in motion.

For a luxurious vehicle like Tesla, measures like that must be on guard to keep its functionality going.

The tire pressure sensors have batteries that get charged up when you’re driving; they also turn off when the car is stationary to maintain the battery’s life.

It’ll be impossible to see tire pressure on display when you’re still driving because that isn’t what the vehicle’s architecture supports.

The best way to think about it is that the tire pressures have sensors that go to sleep when the car isn’t in motion.

That’s something that gives me great comfort about Tesla’s brand of vehicles, knowing that their features have different regulatory mechanisms.

That said, it’s possible to drive while monitoring the tire pressure; only through the Tesla App on your mobile device.

So, while in motion, log into the Tesla App and select the tire pressure for more information.

Another way of getting the tire pressure to pop up while driving is to go a considerable distance. If you drive for a long time, you’ll see the pressure pop up.