Hyundai Dashboard Lights Guide

• Red lights, like the engine oil pressure warning, call for a safe stop as soon as possible.
• Amber lights, like the check engine or low tire pressure light, mean you should schedule an inspection soon.
• Green and blue lights confirm that a feature, like your headlights or cruise control, is on.

Color tells you how quickly a light needs your attention. Red signals a potentially serious issue with a system like the brakes, engine oil pressure, or charging system. Amber points to a system that needs a check, such as emissions or tire pressure.

Green and blue simply show that something is working, like your turn signals or high beams. Shapes and locations vary by model, so your owner's manual is the go-to reference for your vehicle.

Check engine light: This amber engine outline, also called the Malfunction Indicator Lamp, turns on when your Hyundai detects an issue with the engine, emissions system, or powertrain. Schedule a service appointment so a technician can read the code.

Engine oil pressure light: This red oil can means oil pressure is low. Hyundai recommends stopping in a safe location, turning off the engine, and checking the oil level. If the light stays on after adding oil, have your vehicle inspected right away.

Low tire pressure light: This amber horseshoe with an exclamation point means one or more tires are significantly under-inflated. Many newer Hyundai models show which tire is low on the cluster display. If the light blinks for about a minute and then stays on, the system itself needs a check.

Master warning light: This amber triangle lets you know that a system like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Smart Cruise Control, or an exterior light needs attention. The cluster display shows the details. Sometimes the fix is as simple as cleaning a sensor or adding washer fluid.

Note the color and whether the light is steady or flashing. For red lights, pull over once it's safe. Check the cluster display for a message, then look up the light in your owner's manual. From there, our service team can help you plan next steps.