Had a 04 4 Runner and after the tire sensors went bad I was able to disconnect the dash light. This was in one of the other forums. Not sure if it will work with the 5 gen. Write-up: How to Disable (Bypass) the TPMS
This can be done in 5-10 minutes. All you need is a wire connector that can directly connect two wires. What I used was a Scotchlok wire connector (see the first picture below). Here is how:

Steps (on my '04 4Runner):

Disconnect the battery (Although I did not do this)
Take out the screw that holds the black plastic panel located below the glove box
Gently pull the black panel and it should just pop out
Drop the panel and you will see that the TPMS module is right there
Unplug the harness (as show in the second picture below)
Use utility knife or scissors and cut the yellow type open (BE CAREFUL-Not to cut the wires!!!!)
Inside the yellow type there is another layer of black type, cut that open as well (again, BE CAREFUL Not to cut the wires!!!)
Now, look for two wires: the Pink-Black one (TPMS) and the White-Black (ground) wire (see below the third picture)
Use Scotchlok wire connector to connect the Pink-Black wire and the White-Black wire (watch youtube Scotchlok Wiring Demo clip here: ScotchLok Wiring Connector Demonstration - etrailer.com - YouTube) NOTE: Check both channels inside the connector. If one channel is blocked, you need to cut out the plastic block to make adjustment so that the wire can go through just like the other channel).

Done! The TPMS light is now bypassed and the light will never come back on. (Note: this mod is reversable by simply removing the connector or wire a switch to turn it on or off: see TPMS light bypass switch)

Since the TPMS is disabled, be sure to check your tire pressure regularly.

This is interesting. Where does it display the individual tire's pressure and temperature?

It doesn't

What does Jeremy556's post suggest then? I seemed to have forgotten to quote his comment in my original question. My apologies.

I replaced my Toyota TPMS system with an aftermarket one. If you search Amazon for Careud U912 you should find it. It comes with the TPMS sensors that must be installed in each tire and the receiver, which fits a standard Toyota switch blank, which displays pressure and temperature for each TPMS sensor.

I am not endorsing this system, as I have not had it very long, and the TPMS valves don't flow nearly as much air as stock Toyota ones do. I remove my valve cores to air down quickly, and these take at least twice as long, maybe more.

Since this is my first post here I couldnt start a new thread, however, I do believe I have the bypass solution for 5th gens. I have a 2018, I bought access to toyotas technical information system to download the schematics. It turned out to be the same as my 2014 Tacoma. The tpms light needs to see 3.2v or higher to stay off, unlike a ground on older generations. No big deal heres what I did. Drop the drivers side dash panel below the column. Look to the left of the column and there should be a gray box with one bolt holding it to the subdash. Unplug the wiring and locate pin 5&6, dark green and light green next to each other. The dark greeb is the light output, and the light green is 5vdc supply to the antenna module. Jumper those two wires together and plug it back into the module. The test is when you turn your ignition on you should no longer see the tpms light. I havnt driven yet but so far this looks like the solution many including myself has been after.

Heres a couple pics....



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Sweet!

Thank you

Just did the mod today and it seems to work! One key note is not to completely cut the dark green wire, just add a jumper between the two wires as was described. No more annoying indicator!

Nice! I have planned to not install tpms sensors with my new wheels. I wanted to make sure this worked before I went thru with the mounting and balancing, glad to hear it worked.

I can now confirm this bypass works. I installed my new wheels and tires the other day without tpms sensors, and have driven over 100 miles without the light coming on.

Well done sir. Been waiting for this.....

I’ve got a 2018 limited as well. THe only difference is the control modual is blue, however the wire pin out is the same.

Quick question for anyone who has done this mod.

Aside from turning off the indicator light, does this also prevent any other error codes or warnings in the system?
Maybe I am way off on this one but I would think that even though the warning light is no longer present, somewhere in the system it may still indicate the sensors are not active and the system is not getting a reading.
Just curious if anyone has explored this as this could present problems for those of us who have to get annual inspections on our vehicles.