Kia Sorento key replacement and programming
Sorento started as a body-on-frame SUV and became a crossover for 2011, which changed its keys along with the platform.
Sorento key systems by model year
Year ranges follow Sorento 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.
- Photo pending2003–2009
Transponder immobilizer keys
Transponder key with a separate remote.
2011–2015Flip keys
Flip key on most trims; Smart Key on upper trims.
2016–2020Smart Key and push-button start
Smart Key on many trims; flip key on others.
2021–presentSmart Key and push-button start
Current generation with Smart Key on most trims.
Lost every Sorento 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 Sorento 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 come to Sorento owners in Burbank and Pasadena, including driveways and parking structures. Pasadena 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.