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Toyota Dashboard Warning Lights: What Do They Mean?

See a warning light on your dashboard? We're here to help.

Your Toyota uses dashboard lights to communicate information about your vehicle. Some indicators are simply informational, while others may mean your vehicle needs attention.

Use the guide below to understand some of the most common Toyota dashboard warning lights and what your next step may be.

What does the color of my dashboard light mean?

Red warning light

A red warning light can indicate an issue requiring immediate attention.

Yellow warning light

A yellow indicator typically means something needs your attention, though it may not require you to stop driving immediately.

Other indicator lights

Some dashboard lights simply tell you that a vehicle feature or system is currently active.

Toyota notes that dashboard indicator colors and meanings can vary by vehicle. Always reference your Owner's Manual for complete information.

Common Toyota warning lights

What does it mean?
This light may indicate an issue with your Toyota's Anti-Lock Brake System or Brake Assist system.
What should I do?
If the light stays on, review your Owner's Manual and have the vehicle inspected.
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What does it mean?
Your Toyota may have detected an issue with the vehicle's charging system.
What should I do?
If the warning stays illuminated, have the vehicle inspected to determine the cause.
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What does it mean?
This light can indicate a malfunction within the Electric Power Steering system.
What should I do?
Refer to your Owner's Manual, and contact our service team if the warning remains illuminated.
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What does it mean?
Your vehicle may be indicating that the engine coolant temperature is too high.
What should I do?
Toyota advises drivers to stop the vehicle in a safe location when this warning occurs. Refer to your Owner's Manual for instructions specific to your vehicle.
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What does it mean?
This warning indicates that engine oil pressure may be too low.
What should I do?
Because low oil pressure can require immediate attention, refer to your Owner's Manual for the steps specific to your Toyota.
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What does it mean?
The Master Warning Light may appear when your Toyota detects a condition requiring your attention. It may also be accompanied by a buzzer or a message in the vehicle's information display.
What should I do?
Review the message displayed by your vehicle and refer to your Owner's Manual for the appropriate next step.
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What does it mean?
This light can indicate an issue with your Toyota's Supplemental Restraint System.
What should I do?
Because this relates to a vehicle safety system, have the vehicle inspected if the warning remains illuminated.
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What does it mean?
Your vehicle may have low tire pressure, or there may be an issue with the tire pressure monitoring system.
What should I do?
Check your tire pressures against the recommended specifications for your Toyota. If the warning stays on, our service team can help diagnose the cause.
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Not sure what your warning light means?

You don't have to diagnose it yourself. If a warning light has appeared on your Toyota and you're unsure what it means, the Copeland Toyota service team can help you determine the right next step.

Important information

This page provides general information about common Toyota dashboard indicators. Warning lights, symbols and recommended actions may differ depending on your Toyota model, model year and equipment.

For information specific to your vehicle, always refer to your Toyota Owner's Manual.

Additional resource: View Toyota's official warning light guide

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