Subaru tire pressure light reset
To reset the tire pressure light on a Subaru (All current models): Inflate all tires to the pressure on the door-jamb placard. Drive the vehicle at roughly 20-25 mph or faster for several minutes. The system checks wheel-speed-based inflation data while driving and clears the warning automatically once it confirms correct pressures; there is no button-press shortcut on most models.
Key takeaways
- Inflate every tire to the door-jamb pressure first - the light is telling you something.
- 1 procedure listed for Subaru, 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.
All current models
Relearns automatically while driving
- Inflate all tires to the pressure on the door-jamb placard.
- Drive the vehicle at roughly 20-25 mph or faster for several minutes.
- The system checks wheel-speed-based inflation data while driving and clears the warning automatically once it confirms correct pressures; there is no button-press shortcut on most models.
Sources: Modern Tire Dealer - TPMS: Subaru Legacy and Outback 2005-2013, Sommers Subaru - What to do when the TPMS warning light appears on your Subaru - independent references, not the manufacturer.
Tools that help
These fit any car. A gauge that reads to 0.5 psi takes the guesswork out of the relearn.
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