2008-2021 BMW X6 TPMS Tire Pressure Light Reset Guide (E71 F16 G06)

2008-2021 BMW X6 TPMS Tire Pressure Light Reset Guide (E71 F16 G06) – The BMW X6 is a luxury SUV that was taken into production by BMW in 2008. Although BMW claims it is a cross between a coupé and an SUV, this car is larger than the X5.

This car is built at the American BMW factory in Spartanburg. BMW has christened this type of model, “Sports Activity Coupé,” Despite its size, it can accommodate only four people.

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2008-2021 BMW X6 TPMS Tire Pressure Light Reset Guide (E71 F16 G06)
2008-2019 Models (E71 E72 F16)
With iDrive 1
With iDrive 2
2020-2021 Models (G06)

2008-2021 BMW X6 TPMS Tire Pressure Light Reset Guide (E71 F16 G06)

Each time a tire pressure has been adjusted or change the tire, you need to reset the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM). Depending on your vehicle model, here are a few ways to reset the TPM on 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BMW X6:

2008-2019 Models (E71 E72 F16)

There are two ways to reset the oil life on this model (sDrive35i, xDrive50i, xDrive30d, xDrive40d). Both via iDrive but with different menus. Choose one of the following two methods according to your vehicle specifications:

With iDrive 1

Make sure to adjust the tire pressure recommended on the tire placard
Start the engine but don’t drive your car
Press the MENU button on the center console to enter the main menu
Open the i menu by pressing the dial button

Select SETTINGS tab
Select VEHICLE/ TIRES
Select FTM tab menu
Select RESET
Select YES when a confirmation message appears
Drive the car

With iDrive 2

Time needed: 7 minutes

In the old generation of the BMW X6, you can reset tire pressure via iDrive. Here’s how to do it:

Stop the vehicle
Turn off the engine and shift to neutral position or P position
Adjust the cold tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
The tire placard located on the door panel
Press MENU button to enter the main menu
The button located on the center console
Go to the VEHICLE INFO
Use the dial navigation button to scroll the menu
Select VEHICLE STATUS
Some menus will appear on the screen
Select Tire RESET
A confirmation message will appear
Starting the engine
Put the key into the ignition slot, depress the brake pedal, and then press the START/STOP ENGINE button
Select PERFORM RESET to execute the tire pressure reset
You can choose cancel to cancel it
Drive the car
The system reset is completed while the car is on the move

2020-2021 Models (G06)

Just like the previous generation, you can access the tire pressure menu to reset the TPM via iDrive on the xDrive40i, xDrive30d, M50i version. Here’s how to do it:

Make sure to adjust the tire pressure recommended on the tire placard
Turn on the ignition without starting the engine
Press the HOME button to enter the main menu
Go to the CAR by using the iDrive controller

Select VEHICLE STATUS
Select FLAT TIRE MONITOR
Start the engine but don’t drive your car
Select PERFORM RESET to start the initialization
Drive the car

The TPMS calibration process will complete during driving. It will finish automatically.

These instructions are based on the BMW X6 owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first, second, and third generations of BMW X6 (2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article 2008-2021 BMW X6 TPMS Tire Pressure Light Reset Guide (E71 F16 G06) can solve your problem. Good Luck!

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