Same job at other shop types (everything else as set above): Independent shop (~$100/hr) $50–$75 (the headline above) · Chain shop / franchise (~$120/hr) $60–$90 · Dealership (~$175/hr) $88–$131. Each figure applies that shop type's hourly labor rate (market estimates, shown above) to the calculator's own hours and parts assumptions. It is modeled, not a quote.
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How serious did it get for owners?
1% of the 560 complaints report crash, the most common serious outcome; the other outcomes counted below are rarer, and an owner can file without mentioning one.
What it shows: Crash reported is the largest at 6, followed by Towed at 5; the smallest shown is Fire reported at 1.
Counts below are complaints filed with NHTSA, not failure rates: a longer bar means more owners reported it.
Is your car affected?
What it shows: The most common band for complaints about this repair is under 50,000 (89%), against 60% for all complaints: the biggest difference between the two.
What it shows: The most common band for complaints about this repair is under 3 years old (63%), against 40% for all complaints: the biggest difference between the two.
Is it urgent, and what do owners notice first?
560 owner complaints name this part.
What owners describe. Warning light: 19%; Dealer could not fix or repeat repair: 12%.
Owners most often describe "warning light", in 19% of these complaints.
Which other parts do owners name in the same complaint?
Among the 560 owner complaints naming this part, rim is named in 7% of them, more than any other part.
Other parts named in the same complaints. Rim: 7%; Tire installation: 4%.
Owners name the rim most often in the same complaint, which is not proof that one caused the other. Ask the shop whether it checked the rim too, so you are not quoted twice for one visit.
How fast were owners driving when it happened?
55 mph or faster is the largest group at 61%, out of 238 complaints.
Owners reported it most often at highway speed. Tell the shop what speed it happens at, because that narrows the diagnosis.
Which model years show up most in the complaints?
2017 is the most common model year in 472 complaints naming this part (15%); 5 model years account for 60%.
What it shows: 2017 is the largest at 71 (15%), followed by 2015 at 61 (13%); the smallest shown is 2025 at 15 (3%).
Has the replacement part I am buying been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 equipment recalls that name tire pressure since 2015 (tires and wheels), covering 6,082 items sold as parts rather than whole vehicles; the largest, by Saf-Holland in 2023, covered 4,906.
| Year | Maker and product | NHTSA component | Defect | Items |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Saf-Holland: Ulx40, Cbx Trailer Suspension | pressure monitoring and regulating. | certain CBXA40 and ULX40 Suspension Systems equipped with the Tire Pilot Plus (TPP) management systems. | 4,906 |
| 2022 | Chrysler (Fca Us, Llc): Tpms Sensor | pressure monitoring and regulating. | certain Mopar Tire Air Pressure Sensors, part number 68487472AA. | 1,176 |
Has this part been recalled abroad on cars that may share it?
Manufacturers filed 11 foreign recall campaigns that name tire pressure with NHTSA since 2015; the latest, from Michelin North America in 2026-03. These are recalls abroad, and they apply to U.S. cars only if the same model is sold here.
| Filed | Manufacturer | Foreign recall no. | What the filing says |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06 | Hyundai Motor America | 150 | Total number of vehicles potentially containing the defect: 2,942 Description of the defect/noncompliance: The indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring System ("iTPMS") in the subject vehicles may not be able to detect insufficient tire pressure in all four (4) tires. |
| 2025-06 | Ford Motor Company | 079 | Following a software audit of Safety Recall 22S45 / TC# 2022-338 (Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS Configuration) was conducted, it was identified that some vehicles may not have received the correct software rele |
| 2022-04 | Hyundai Motor America | 053 | Total number of vehicles potentially containing the defect: 2,942 Description of the defect/noncompliance: The Tire Pressure Monitoring System ("TPMS") in the subject vehicles may fail to illuminate the low tire pressure tell-tale indicator at the correct. |
| 2026-03 | Michelin. | 036 | Our quality monitoring systems detected that some tires manufactured during the period mentioned above could present a risk of slow pressure loss over time. |
How many recalled cars are actually fixed, so should I check mine?
Across 5 NHTSA recalls that name tire pressure filed 2015 to 2024, 80.0% of the 407,937 recalled vehicles had been repaired after 8 quarters, against 66.2% for all recalls, which leaves about 81,666 vehicles still carrying the defect.
What it shows: Ford 2022 is the largest at 93.4%, followed by Volkswagen 2022 at 81.0%; the smallest shown is Fiat 2024 at 40.1%.
Was my tire a known defect, and which tire lines has NHTSA recalled?
NHTSA lists 11 tire recall campaigns filed since 2015 (tire recalls that name losing air or pressure), covering 21,704 tires; the largest, Yokohama 504c in 2023, covered 6,992.
What it shows: Yokohama 504c is the largest at 6,992, followed by Continental Contiprocontact at 4,884; the smallest shown is Michelin Pilot Power 3 at 184.
How many cars run with an underinflated tire, the problem a pressure sensor warns about?
NHTSA measured the tires of 11,530 U.S. vehicles in 2001 and found 27% of passenger cars and 33% of pickups, SUVs and vans had at least one tire underinflated by 8 psi or more, the fault tire pressure monitors were later required to warn about.
What it shows: Trucks, at least one tire is the largest at 33%; the smallest shown is Cars, two or more at 13%.
If this part was recalled, is the repair free?
Federal law (49 U.S.C. 30120) requires a maker to fix a recalled defect without charge for cars first bought within 15 calendar years (tires within 5), and NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for parts matched to a tire pressure monitoring system relearn since model year 2015, covering about 1,036 vehicles.
| Rule or count | What it says |
|---|---|
| Age limits | The free-remedy duty does not apply to a car first bought more than 15 calendar years, or a tire first bought more than 5 calendar years, before the recall notice. |
| Failure to fix | A repair not done adequately within 60 days of presentation is prima facie evidence of failure to repair within a reasonable time; the maker must then replace the vehicle or refund the purchase price less depreciation. |
| Free remedy | A maker must fix a recall defect without charge. |
| NHTSA recalls matched to a tire pressure monitoring system relearn since model year 2015 | 5 recall campaigns covering about 1,036 vehicles |
Does my car have to have a tire pressure sensor, and when does it warn?
Federal standard FMVSS 138 requires a car's tire pressure warning light to come on within 20 minutes once a tire is 25 percent or more below the recommended pressure, phased in at 20% of cars (2005 to 2006), 70% (2006 to 2007) and every car built from September 1, 2007, so a car from that date forward has a sensor to service.
| Requirement | What the standard says |
|---|---|
| Applies to | cars, multipurpose vehicles, trucks and buses of 10,000 pounds or less (not dual-rear-wheel vehicles) |
| vehicles built October 5, 2005 to August 31, 2006 | at least 20% of a maker's cars had to comply |
| vehicles built on or after September 1, 2007 | every car must comply |
| vehicles built September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007 | at least 70% of a maker's cars had to comply |
| Warning light | The warning light must come on within 20 minutes once one or more tires is at or below 25 percent under the recommended cold pressure. |
Is it recalled or covered?
| Recall number | Vehicles | Cars recalled | What the recall says |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V-243 | Volkswagen Touareg 2016 | 366 | If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 17V-146 | Fiat 500x 2017 | 297 | Driving a vehicle with an underinflated tire may result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash. |
| 17V-142 | Hyundai Santa FE 2017 | 190 | An underinflated inflated tire can increase the risk of a crash. |
| 21V-274 | Volkswagen Arteon 2021 | 149 | The TPMS may misidentify a tire with low air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 19V-887 | RAM 1500 2019 | 34 | Without a warning indicator, the driver will be unaware if low tire pressure occurs, increasing the risk of a crash. |
A bulletin is a repair procedure a maker sends its dealers, not a safety defect: if your maker is listed, ask the dealer whether one covers your car and quote its number.
| Maker | Vehicles | Bulletin number | Date | What it says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | Mirage G4 2017–2021; Mirage 2015–2021 | TSB-23-31-001 | Jan 25, 2023 | This TSB provides the disassembly/reassembly procedures for the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Transmitter. |
| Hyundai | Palisade 2020–2023; Santa FE 2019–2023 and 2 more | 23-BE-001H | Jan 24, 2023 | This bulletin describes the procedure to diagnose and repair tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) DTC(s) on some 19MY and newer Santa Fe (TMA), 2021MY and newer Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV), 2022MY and newer Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid (TM PHEV), and 2019MY. |
| RAM | Promaster 2015–2022; 1500 2019–2022 | S2208000138 | Jul 13, 2022 | Decreased remote start and RKE range. |
| Audi | A6 2019–2023; RS 6 Avant 2021–2023 and 5 more | A4422932065474_3 | May 20, 2022 | This bulletin contains repair instructions regarding a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light with DTC U012700. |
| Porsche | Macan 2021 | 119-21-3 | Sep 28, 2021 | Porsche Workshop campaign repair instructions for Workshop Campaign WMG0 Retrofitting Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) Control Unit. |
| Mercedes-Benz | A 220 2019–2022; CLA 2022 and 3 more | LI4015P073336 | Jul 26, 2021 | Front right tire pressure sensor sporadically or permanently not detected. |
14 more bulletins name this part; the car finder at the top checks yours, and the NHTSA bulletin file linked below lists them all.
What do owners say?
4 complaints quoted word for word, each with its NHTSA number.
Mileage: Approx 4005mi Tire pressures: 78 psi TPMS tire temperatures: 84 F and 102 F immediately before failures.
Since new, TPMS fails to warn of a low tire unless the car is driven for 5 miles.
At approximately 44,000 miles TPMS light illuminated however all tire PSI were normal and not low.
At 10,000 miles the tire pressure sensor valve stems began leaking while the truck was stationary or driving causing low tire pressure.
Check your car
A relearn alone is $50–$75 in our estimate, at an independent shop billing $100 an hour. That is the labor to teach the car where each sensor sits.
What does the relearn price cover?
It covers the shop's time to reconnect the car's computer to the sensors in the wheels, plus a check that the warning light clears. The estimate assumes the shop's hourly rate and nothing else. It does not cover new sensors, new valve stems, mounting or balancing a tire, or a diagnosis of why the light came on.
How much does a relearn cost by setting?
The estimate changes with who does the work and how many sensors go in with it.
| Setting | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Independent shop, relearn only ($100/hr) | $50–$75 |
| Chain shop, relearn only ($120/hr) | $60–$90 |
| Dealership, relearn only ($175/hr) | $88–$131 |
| Independent shop, relearn + 1 sensor | $95–$170 |
| Independent shop, relearn + 2 sensors | $140–$265 |
| Independent shop, relearn + 3 sensors | $185–$360 |
| Independent shop, relearn + 4 sensors | $230–$455 |
Four sensors is the most the calculator prices, so entering five gives the four-sensor figure. If your quote is above the row that matches your job, ask what else is on it.
What does the estimate leave out?
It leaves out tires, mounting and balancing, new valve stems, a wheel or tire repair, and any shop fees or taxes. Your car may also need a scan tool or a special procedure that adds time. Treat the range as a check on a quote, not a quote.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do a relearn myself?
Some cars relearn on their own after driving a few miles or by a button or menu step in the owner's manual. Others need a scan tool, which is why shops charge for it. Read your manual before paying.
Will the light go off after a new sensor?
Not always. The new sensor usually has to be relearned to the car, so confirm the light is off before you leave the shop.
Sources
Data shown on this page
- NHTSA owner complaint file (2015-2019 · 2020-2024 · 2025-2026) downloaded 2026-10-05
- NHTSA recall file downloaded 2026-10-05
- NHTSA service bulletin file (2015-2019 · 2020-2024 · 2025-2026) downloaded 2026-10-05
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, Foreign Campaigns (filings under 49 CFR 579.11, public API) downloaded 2026-10-05
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall quarterly reports (basis of the Annual List of Recall Completion Rates) downloaded 2026-10-05
- NHTSA National Center for Statistics and Analysis, Tire Pressure Special Study: Vehicle Observation Data (DOT HS 809 317) data from 2001
- 49 U.S.C. 30120 (Remedies for defects and noncompliance), text via Cornell Legal Information Institute; NHTSA recall campaigns data from 2026
- eCFR, 49 CFR 571.138 Standard No. 138, Tire pressure monitoring systems (NHTSA) data from 2025
Terms: US government data, public domain.
Observed: records as filed; owner reports are unverified and are not failure rates. Derived: computed from the records; an association, not a cause. Rule: a published legal rule, not a measurement; whether it covers a given repair depends on the car and the facts.
What is our own estimate
The price range comes from our calculator's formula. Its parts prices, labor hours per job and shop-rate tiers are CalcScrape estimates, not a published price dataset. Checked against RepairPal's range ($49–$71) on 2026-10-10: our default's midpoint is 4% above the middle of that range. Price evidence grade C: one outside published range; the hours and parts prices behind the estimate are CalcScrape assumptions and have not been checked against repair invoices. Methodology