Reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor (TPMS)

Last updated: June 6, 2026

The Volkswagen Tiguan Mk2 (AD, 2016–present) stores a reference set of tyre pressures, so after you inflate or change a tyre you tell it the new values are correct. You do that through the infotainment menu (or a dashboard button on some cars). Here’s how.

Set the Pressures First

Inflate all four tyres cold to the figure on the driver’s door-pillar label, then store the new reference.

Method 1 — Infotainment Menu

1. Adjust the pressures, then switch the ignition on.
2. On the touchscreen open ‘Vehicle’ (or ‘Car’) → ‘Setup/Settings’.
3. Select ‘Tyres’ → ‘Store tyre pressures’ / ‘SET’ and confirm. A message confirms the new reference is saved.

Method 2 — Dashboard Button

If your Tiguan has a physical TPMS button (often near the gear lever or below the screen), adjust the pressures, switch the ignition on, then press and hold the button until it confirms.

If the Light Stays On

• Re-check every tyre — the system compares wheels, so one low corner triggers it.
• Always re-store after inflating — the Tiguan’s system needs the new baseline saved.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reset the tyre pressure light on a VW Tiguan?

Set the pressures, then in the menu go to Vehicle/Car → Settings → Tyres → Store tyre pressures (or hold the TPMS button until it confirms).

Do I need a tool?

No — the Tiguan stores the reference through its own menu/button; no garage equipment needed.

Why does the light come on in cold weather?

Pressures drop as temperature falls. Top up to the label figure and re-store the reference.

It came on after a wheel change — why?

You moved the reference. Re-run the store so the new pressures become the baseline.

If a fault code is stored, look it up on autodtcs.com. To clear a service reminder, see our Tiguan Mk2 service reset.