Toyota 4Runner key replacement and programming
4Runner held on to remote-head keys for a long production run; the 2010–2024 generation alone covers fifteen model years, and the chip changed partway through. Smart Key 4Runners may add a rear hatch button to the fob.
4Runner key systems by model year
Year ranges follow 4Runner 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 pending1996–2002
Mechanical keys and separate remotes
Metal key with a separate remote. A security chip appears on later trucks in this range.
- Photo pending2003–2009
Transponder (immobilizer) keys
Transponder key with a separate remote.
- Photo pending2010–2024
Integrated remote-head keys
Remote-head key on most trims for most of the run, with a Smart Key on higher trims in later years. Match by VIN, not appearance.
- Photo pending2025–present
Toyota Smart Key and push-button start
New generation with Smart Key and push-button start on most trims.
Lost every 4Runner key?
If no working key remains, we can program a new key to many Toyota vehicles at the car. An All Keys Lost job takes longer than adding a spare because the immobilizer has to accept a key without an existing one to authorize it. Time and cost depend on the key system, so we confirm it from your VIN first.
What to send for a 4Runner 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 4Runner keys in Burbank and La Crescenta-Montrose, at home or wherever the truck is parked. La Crescenta-Montrose 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.