Tesla Model 3/Y Tire Pressure Not Showing After a Software Update: How to Fix It
Have you recently updated your Tesla Model3/ Y software and noticed that the tire pressure readings are no longer showing on the touchscreen?
If your Tesla was displaying tire pressure normally before the software update, but the readings disappeared afterward, you may be wondering whether the TPMS sensors have failed.
Fortunately, a software update does not necessarily mean that your TPMS sensors are damaged.
In many cases, the problem may be related to communication between the vehicle and the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), a temporary software issue, or the sensors needing to be detected again.
This guide explains why Tesla Model Y tire pressure may not be showing after a software update and what you can do to restore the readings.
Why Is My Tesla Model Y Tire Pressure Not Showing?
When the tire pressure readings disappear after a software update, there are several possible causes.
1. Temporary Software or Communication Issue
The most common thing to check is whether the vehicle has temporarily lost communication with the TPMS sensors.
Your Tesla receives tire pressure information wirelessly from sensors installed inside the wheels.
After a software update, the vehicle’s systems may need to reconnect with or detect the TPMS sensors again.
If all four tire pressure readings disappear at the same time, this is an important clue.
It is unlikely that all four TPMS sensors would suddenly fail at exactly the same time.
2. The TPMS Sensors May Need to Be Detected Again
Tesla’s TPMS system updates its readings while the vehicle is being driven.
If the tire pressure readings are missing after a software update, try driving the vehicle normally.
What to do:
- Start your Tesla Model Y.
- Drive at speeds above approximately 25 km/h (15 mph).
- Continue driving for around 15–20 minutes.
- Park the vehicle safely.
- Open the tire pressure display under the vehicle’s service/maintenance information.
- Check whether the tire pressure readings have returned.
Driving is important because the TPMS sensors communicate with the vehicle while the car is in operation.
Restart Your Tesla Before Replacing Anything
If driving does not restore the readings, try restarting the vehicle.
Method 1: Power Off
From the touchscreen, go to:
Controls → Safety → Power Off
After selecting Power Off:
- Do not touch the touchscreen.
- Do not press the brake pedal.
- Leave the vehicle undisturbed for several minutes.
- Press the brake pedal to restart the vehicle.
Then drive the vehicle again and check the tire pressure readings.
Method 2: Restart the Touchscreen
You can also restart the touchscreen by pressing and holding both steering-wheel scroll buttons simultaneously.
Continue holding them until the screen turns black and restarts.
Once the touchscreen has restarted, wait for the vehicle systems to fully load before checking the tire pressure information.
Check Your Tire Pressure Manually
Even if the Tesla touchscreen does not show the tire pressure, you should still check the actual pressure in all four tires.
Use a reliable tire pressure gauge and compare the readings with the recommended pressure shown on your Tesla’s tire information label.
This is especially important because a missing TPMS reading does not mean that your tires have the correct pressure.
If a tire is significantly underinflated, correct the pressure before continuing to drive.
What If All Four Tire Pressure Readings Are Missing?
If your Tesla shows no pressure information for any of the four wheels, for example:
|
Tire |
Reading |
|---|---|
|
Front Left |
— |
|
Front Right |
— |
|
Rear Left |
— |
|
Rear Right |
— |
and the problem started immediately after a software update, there are several possibilities.
These may include:
- Temporary software problems
- TPMS communication issues
- TPMS sensor detection problems
- Vehicle configuration issues
- A problem with the TPMS receiver or related components
Because all four readings disappeared simultaneously, replacing all four sensors should not be the first solution.
What If Only One Tire Pressure Reading Is Missing?
If three tires show pressure but one tire does not, the situation is different.
For example:
|
Tire |
Reading |
|---|---|
|
Front Left |
42 PSI |
|
Front Right |
42 PSI |
|
Rear Left |
— |
|
Rear Right |
42 PSI |
In this case, an individual TPMS sensor problem becomes more likely.
Possible causes include:
- A damaged TPMS sensor
- A weak sensor battery
- Sensor communication failure
- A recently changed tire or wheel
- An incompatible aftermarket TPMS sensor
A TPMS diagnostic test can help identify the problem.
Did You Recently Change Your Wheels or Tires?
Another important question is whether you recently changed your wheels or tires.
If you installed:
- New wheels
- Winter wheels
- Aftermarket wheels
- New TPMS sensors
- Replacement tires
the vehicle may need to detect or relearn the TPMS sensors.
Make sure the sensors installed in the wheels are compatible with your Tesla.
If the tire pressure problem started after both a software update and a wheel change, it is important to investigate both possibilities rather than assuming the software is responsible.
Should You Reset the TPMS?
Before performing any sensor replacement, try the basic recovery steps:
Step 1
Check the actual tire pressure manually.
Step 2
Restart the Tesla.
Step 3
Drive above approximately 25 km/h.
Step 4
Drive for 15–20 minutes.
Step 5
Check the tire pressure readings again.
If the readings still do not appear, the TPMS system should be diagnosed.
The exact TPMS reset or relearn procedure can vary depending on the Tesla configuration and the sensors installed on the vehicle.
When Should You Contact Tesla Service?
You should consider contacting Tesla Service if:
- Tire pressure readings remain unavailable after driving.
- A TPMS warning appears.
- The vehicle reports a TPMS fault.
- The TPMS warning light remains on.
- The problem continues after restarting the vehicle.
- You recently changed wheels or TPMS sensors.
When submitting a service request, explain that:
The tire pressure readings were working normally before the software update, but disappeared after installing the update.
This helps the technician understand that the problem may be related to the timing of the software update.
Don’t Replace TPMS Sensors Too Quickly
One of the biggest mistakes Tesla owners can make is immediately replacing the TPMS sensors when tire pressure readings disappear.
If all four readings disappear at once, sensor failure is not necessarily the most likely explanation.
Start with the simplest solutions:
Check → Restart → Drive → Recheck → Diagnose
Only replace sensors after confirming that the sensors themselves are actually defective.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Tesla Model Y tire pressure not showing after a software update?
The vehicle may temporarily lose communication with the TPMS sensors or need to detect them again after the update. Restarting the vehicle and driving for a period of time may restore the readings.
Why did all four Tesla tire pressure readings disappear?
If all four readings disappear simultaneously, a system-level communication or software issue may be more likely than four individual TPMS sensors failing at the same time.
How long does Tesla TPMS take to update?
The vehicle needs to be driven for the TPMS system to receive updated sensor information. Driving above approximately 25 km/h can help the vehicle detect and update the sensor readings.
Can I drive if Tesla is not showing tire pressure?
First check the actual tire pressure with a reliable gauge. If the tires are properly inflated, you can determine whether the vehicle can be driven safely, but the TPMS problem should still be investigated.
Do I need to replace my Tesla TPMS sensors after a software update?
Not necessarily. If the readings disappeared immediately after a software update, diagnose the TPMS communication system before replacing the sensors.
Insights
If your Tesla Model Y tire pressure is not showing after a software update, don’t immediately assume that the TPMS sensors are broken.
Start with the simplest troubleshooting steps:
1. Check the actual tire pressure.
2. Restart the vehicle.
3. Drive above approximately 25 km/h for 15–20 minutes.
4. Check the tire pressure readings again.
If the readings still do not return, especially if you see a TPMS fault message, contact Tesla Service or a qualified Tesla service professional for further diagnosis.
The key point is simple:
A software update can change how the vehicle communicates with its systems, but missing tire pressure readings do not automatically mean that your TPMS sensors need to be replaced.