Hyundai oil life light reset

To reset the oil life light on a Hyundai (Models with a steering-wheel Reset button): With the ignition on, find the Reset button on the steering wheel. Press and hold it for a couple of seconds, then release. Confirm the oil life/service reminder has cleared on the cluster.

Key takeaways

  • Change the oil first - the light is only a reminder.
  • 2 procedures listed for Hyundai, by model year or family.
  • No special tool needed for the procedures below.
  • If it does not work, confirm your exact year in the owner's manual.

Models with a steering-wheel Reset button

  1. With the ignition on, find the Reset button on the steering wheel.
  2. Press and hold it for a couple of seconds, then release.
  3. Confirm the oil life/service reminder has cleared on the cluster.

Sources: Tires Plus - How to reset your oil change light in a few steps, Kelly Hyundai of Stroudsburg - How to reset your Hyundai Tucson oil light - independent references, not the manufacturer.

Older models without a dedicated button

  1. Turn the ignition to ON without starting the engine.
  2. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within about 10 seconds.
  3. The light should blink and then clear, confirming the reset.

Source: JustAnswer - How to reset change oil light on 2017 Hyundai Elantra - independent references, not the manufacturer.

Tools that help

These fit any car. A scanner with service-reset functions handles the makes that have no button procedure.

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