How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra

Which Nissan Sentra model years does this cover?

These oil life reset specifications apply to every Nissan Sentra built from 2013 through 2019 — the B17 (7th generation), compact sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra

• 2013Generation launch, 150 lb lighter than the B16, 1.8L MRA8DE with CVT or 6MT, FE+ aero-economy trims
• 2014Revised CVT calibration, steering, and suspension tuning for a smoother, more responsive drive; powertrain otherwise unchanged
• 2015Chassis retuned again for improved refinement, per Nissan; powertrain carries over unchanged from 2014
• 2016Facelift: new front/rear fascias and lights, available LED low beams (SL), updated steering/suspension tune, added driver-assist options
• 2017SR Turbo (188-hp 1.6L MR16DDT) and NISMO join the lineup; 1.8L re-rated to 124 hp (CVT)
• 2018Automatic Emergency Braking made standard
• 2019Final B17 year; SR Turbo and NISMO's last year, the last factory-hot Sentra to date

How do you reset the oil life on a 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra?

4 steps, using only the controls in the car, the full sequence is above.

Do you need a scan tool to reset the oil light on a 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra?

No. The procedure above uses the vehicle's own controls. A scan tool is only necessary if the reset does not take, which usually points at a different fault.

Why won't the oil light reset on a 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra?

Almost always a timing problem in the sequence, a step held too briefly, or the ignition in the wrong position. Repeat it exactly, with the engine off and the key in accessory rather than run, unless the steps say otherwise. The reminder is a driver-set mileage countdown, not an oil-condition sensor. You can also change the interval in the same menu ("Tire" and "Other" reminders live there too). Base cars without the multi-info display have no reminder to reset.