Oil pressure warning light
Stop safely
What it means
Oil pressure has dropped too low to protect the engine. Running on like this can wreck the engine in minutes.
What to do
Pull over safely and turn the engine off. Check the oil level when the engine has cooled. If the level is fine and the light stays on, have it towed.
Colours you may see
- Red stop safely and check now
- Amber get it checked soon
How the manuals describe it
“This warning light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position. It remains on until the engine is started. When the engine oil pressure is low. If the engine oil pressure is low: If the level is low, add oil as required. If the warning light remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.”
“Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.”
“This light warns of low engine oil pressure.If the light flickers or comes on during normal driving, pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair shop. The engine oil pressure warning light is not designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level.”
“Indicates that the engine oil pressure is excessively low.”
Cars with this light
Lexus
- CT2011 to 2017
- ES2010 to 2025
- ES Hybrid2014 to 2026
- GX2010 to 2026
- IS2010 to 2026
- LC2018 to 2026
- LC Convertible2023
- LC Hybrid2023 to 2024
- LS2010 to 2026
- LS Hybrid2010 to 2025
- LX2011 to 2026
- LX Hybrid2025 to 2026
- NX2015 to 2021
- NX Hybrid2015 to 2021
- RC2015 to 2025
- RC F2020 to 2025
- RX2010 to 2026
- RX Hybrid2010 to 2026
- RX Plug-in Hybrid2024 to 2026
- TX2024 to 2026
- TX Hybrid2024 to 2026
- UX2019 to 2020
- UX Hybrid2019 to 2026
Nissan
- Altima2010 to 2026
- Altima Coupe2013
- Armada2010 to 2026
- Cube2010 to 2014
- Frontier2010 to 2026
- GT-R2013 to 2024
- Juke2014 to 2017
- Kicks2018 to 2026
- Kicks Play2025
- Maxima2010 to 2023
- Murano2010 to 2026
- Murano Hybrid2016
- Pathfinder2010 to 2026
- Quest2011 to 2017
- Rogue2010 to 2026
- Rogue Select2015
- Sentra2010 to 2026
- Titan2010 to 2024
- Versa Note2014 to 2019
- Versa Sedan2013 to 2025
- Xterra2010 to 2015
- Z2023 to 2026
- Z Coupe2014 to 2021
- Z Roadster2014 to 2019
Toyota
- 4Runner2010 to 2026
- 4Runner Hybrid2026
- 862017 to 2020
- Avalon2010 to 2021
- C-HR2018 to 2026
- Camry2010 to 2024
- Camry Hybrid2010 to 2026
- Corolla2010 to 2026
- Corolla Cross2022 to 2026
- Corolla Cross Hybrid2023 to 2026
- Corolla Hatchback2019 to 2026
- Corolla Hybrid2020 to 2026
- Crown2023 to 2026
- Crown Signia2026
- FJ Cruiser2010 to 2014
- GR Corolla2023 to 2026
- GR862022 to 2026
- Grand Highlander2024 to 2026
- Grand Highlander Hybrid2024 to 2026
- Highlander2010 to 2026
- Highlander Hybrid2010 to 2026
- Land Cruiser2024 to 2026
- Matrix2010 to 2014
- Prius2010 to 2026
- Prius Plug-in Hybrid2012 to 2026
- Prius Prime2017 to 2024
- Prius v2012 to 2018
- RAV42010 to 2025
- RAV4 Hybrid2016 to 2026
- RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid2026
- RAV4 Prime2021 to 2025
- Sequoia2010 to 2024
- Sienna2010 to 2024
- Tacoma2010 to 2026
- Tacoma Hybrid2024 to 2026
- Tundra2010 to 2026
- Tundra Hybrid2022 to 2026
- Venza2012 to 2016
- Venza Hybrid2021 to 2024
- Yaris Hatchback2010 to 2019
- Yaris Sedan2010 to 2012