Toyota Corolla key replacement and programming
Corolla follows a path similar to Camry’s but on its own timeline, usually a step behind: transponder keys, then remote-head keys, then a Smart Key on higher trims. A remote-head key from one Corolla generation is not automatically interchangeable with a similar-looking key from another.
Corolla key systems by model year
Year ranges follow Corolla 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 pending1998–2002
Mechanical keys and separate remotes
Metal key with a separate remote on equipped cars. A security chip appears on some cars later in this range.
- Photo pending2003–2008
Transponder (immobilizer) keys
Transponder key with a separate door-lock remote.
- Photo pending2009–2013
Transponder (immobilizer) keys
Transponder key and separate remote on earlier cars; remote-head keys appear later in the generation.
- Photo pending2014–2019
Integrated remote-head keys
Remote-head key on most trims. Higher trims could be ordered with a push-button Smart Key.
- Photo pending2020–present
Toyota Smart Key and push-button start
Smart Key on many trims, with a remote-head or flip-style key on turn-key cars. Sedan, hatchback and hybrid fobs can differ.
Lost every Corolla 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 Corolla 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 Corollas parked at home, at work or on the street in Burbank and North Hollywood. 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.