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I have a new Nissan Versa and have had it for about 4 weeks now. Today I noticed the low tire pressure light was on and I was curious to know if even know cars can get low tire pressures. I've also managed to hop off a curb on accident so can that also contribute to low tire pressure. By the way its 64 degrees outside, i heard temperature also had something to do with it.
The following is the answer ..Yes. Any car. Brand new or old can and will have low tire pressures at some point. 2 things in your case for a newer car. Yes temperature can affect tire pressure. From being cold in the morning to heating up during the day or you driving the car and the air inside heating up that way. Some air may have escaped and when all this process has happened the tire pressure light has set. So that one things. They could just be simple low. Second thing is. You could have something in your tire(s) that is causing them to leak air. A nail...etc. Something. I've seen all kinds of things people have run over.
I would top off your tires pressures. And if you want to. Take your tires off one at a time and spray them down with soapy water and see if you can find a leak. It will start to bubble when a leak is present from the soapy water. Or have a shop do all of this for you. Most shops will check these things for free. And just charge for the actual repair if they do find any leak(s). Worse case; you rim(s) might be faulty causing a leak. Which for your new car. The dealership might cover that under warranty. You'll have to let them check it out. But most of the time its just something in the tire or low just low tire pressure.
This answer just sharing, there may still be several other factors that cause your tire pressure is low. For more safe immediately take it to a car repair shop and submit your complaint to the mechanics.
