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Do all Toyotas come with TPMS?

No, not all Toyotas come equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). While TPMS is a standard feature on many Toyota models, it is not universally included across the entire Toyota lineup.


What is TPMS?


TPMS is a safety feature that monitors the air pressure in a vehicle's tires. It alerts the driver when one or more tires are significantly underinflated, which can improve fuel efficiency, handling, and tire wear. TPMS systems use sensors in each wheel to constantly monitor tire pressure and display the readings on the vehicle's dashboard.


Toyota's TPMS Policy



  • TPMS is a standard feature on most Toyota models, including the popular Camry, Corolla, RAV4, and Highlander.

  • However, some Toyota models, particularly the more basic trims or older model years, may not include TPMS as standard equipment. These vehicles would require the TPMS feature to be added as an optional upgrade.

  • Toyota's policy is to include TPMS on all new vehicles sold in the United States, as it is a federal safety requirement for all passenger vehicles manufactured after 2007.


So in summary, while TPMS is a common feature on Toyotas, it's important to check the specific model and trim level to confirm whether a particular Toyota vehicle includes this safety technology.

Do all Toyotas have TPMS?


TPMS or a Tire Pressure Monitoring System is fitted to Toyota cars to provide a warning of low pressure on any one of four or five tires on the vehicle (five if TPMS fitted in spare). A TPMS from one of two manufacturers is fitted as part of the valve assembly in all Toyota cars according to the table shown below.



Which Toyotas have direct TPMS?


The system is fitted to the following vehicles in line with NHTSA requirements: 4 Runner (2005-9), Avalon (2006-9), Camry (2007-9), Corolla (2007-9), FJ Cruiser (2009), Highlander (2007-9), Land Cruiser (2005-9), Matrix (2007-9), Prius (2007-9), RAV4 (2006-9), Sequoia (2005-9), Sienna (2007-9), Solara (2006-9), Tacoma ...



What cars don't have TPMS?


Most cars sold in the USA before 2008 don't have TPMS. If your car doesn't have TPMS, then you should manually check your tires monthly, whenever there's a drastic change in temperature, or anytime the tire looks 'low.



What year did Toyota start using TPMS?


Toyota Camry began including TPMS systems in 2004. At first, they used the indirect TPMS system which does not have sensors in the tire. Indirect TPMS systems communicate tire pressure through the ABS system.


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