Kia Forte key replacement and programming
Forte replaced the Spectra for 2010 and has used flip keys on most cars, with a Smart Key on upper trims.
Forte key systems by model year
Year ranges follow Forte generations and are approximate. Trim, build date and factory options can change the system within a year, so we confirm it from your VIN before dispatch.
2010–2013Flip keys
Flip key on most cars.
2014–2018Flip keys
Flip key on base trims; Smart Key on upper trims.
2019–presentSmart Key and push-button start
Smart Key on many trims; flip key on others.
Lost every Forte key?
If no working key remains, we can make and program a new key for many Kia vehicles at the car. What the job involves depends on the key system and whether the vehicle has an immobilizer, so we check both from your VIN before dispatch.
What to send for a Forte key quote
- Model year, from the registration or title
- Turn-key ignition or push-button start
- Whether any working key remains
- A photo of the key or ignition, if you have one
We program Forte keys on site in Burbank, North Hollywood and the surrounding neighborhoods. North Hollywood service area
Important compatibility notice — final key compatibility must be confirmed
The key images, vehicle models, and year ranges shown on this page are provided as a general identification guide and may not apply to every vehicle. The manufacturer may use different key systems within the same model year depending on trim level, production date, manufacturing location, ignition type, and factory equipment. Final compatibility must be confirmed using the vehicle’s VIN, ignition type, existing key or fob, and vehicle information before service. The images are representative examples and do not guarantee an exact visual match.
A current registration or title and matching government-issued photo identification must be verified before automotive key, lock, or immobilizer service is performed.