Kia Sportage key replacement and programming
Sportage has been Kia’s compact SUV for most of its US history, and it followed the move from flip keys to a Smart Key trim by trim.
Sportage key systems by model year
Year ranges follow Sportage 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 pending2005–2010
Transponder immobilizer keys
Transponder key with a separate remote.
2011–2016Flip keys
Flip key on most trims; Smart Key on upper trims.
2017–2022Smart Key and push-button start
Smart Key on many trims; flip key on others.
2023–presentSmart Key and push-button start
Current generation with Smart Key.
Lost every Sportage 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 Sportage 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
Our mobile techs handle Sportage keys at the vehicle across Burbank and Sun Valley. Sun Valley 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.