VW Bora TPMS Warning Despite Normal Tire Pressure

I experienced the same tire pressure warning issue on my 2008 VW Passat 2.0T. The constant low tire pressure alerts started appearing despite proper tire inflation levels. After checking each tire with a pressure gauge and confirming correct air pressure, the warning persisted. The root cause turned out to be depleted TPMS sensor batteries. These sensors, mounted inside each tire, typically last 5-8 years before requiring replacement. When batteries fail, they trigger false low tire warnings and sensor fault codes. The fix required replacing all four TPMS sensors since they were all around the same age. While not a critical safety issue if you regularly check tire pressure manually, faulty sensors can mask real flat tire situations. The repair process involves dismounting each tire, installing new sensors, and reprogramming the system. For VW models of this era, sensor battery failure is a common occurrence. Consider having all sensors replaced at once rather than one at a time, as batteries installed together tend to fail within months of each other. Until fixed, maintain regular manual tire pressure checks using a quality gauge to ensure safe operation.

Thanks for sharing your experience. I had very similar TPMS issues with my VW Bora last year. The air valve sensors all needed replacement after showing constant tire pressure warnings. Since you went through this repair already, do you remember roughly how much it cost you? Also curious if youve had any other flat tire alerts or sensor problems since getting the new TPMS units installed? Mine has been working perfectly after the fix but wondering if others have had different experiences.

Good news on the TPMS sensor repair front. After replacing all the faulty sensors about 3 months ago, the system has been working flawlessly with no false tire pressure alerts. The total repair came to 280€ including parts and labor to swap out the depleted sensor batteries. The mechanic confirmed this is a common issue with VW models from that era, batteries in the original TPMS units typically fail around the same time. Getting all sensors replaced at once was definitely the right call. The new pressure monitoring system now gives accurate readings without those annoying sensor fault warnings. For anyone facing similar symptoms, professional TPMS replacement is recommended since it requires special tools to program the new sensors. Just manually checking with a pressure gauge isnt a long-term solution when the sensor batteries are dead. Based on typical sensor lifespan, the new units should work reliably for another 5-8 years before needing replacement again. The updated system provides peace of mind knowing youll get real alerts if an actual tire pressure issue occurs.

Thanks for all the helpful replies. Wanted to share how my repair experience turned out. Finally took it to a different shop that specializes in tire service. The technician quickly diagnosed failing TPMS sensors and handled the full replacement in about 2 hours. Total cost came to 265€ for parts and labor, pretty reasonable considering they replaced all four sensors. The mechanic took time explaining how the new TPMS units work and confirmed the old ones had depleted batteries causing those constant low tire warnings. Been driving for two weeks now without a single tire pressure alert. The dash warning light finally cleared and the system shows correct readings. Such a relief not seeing those false flat tire warnings anymore. Really glad I addressed this rather than just ignoring the sensor faults. Having working TPMS sensors gives peace of mind knowing I'll get accurate warnings if there's actually a pressure issue. Much better experience than my first mechanic visit.