Toyota Highlander key replacement and programming
Highlander offered its Smart Key on upper trims before base trims got one, so two Highlanders from the same model year can need different keys. For this model, trim level matters as much as the year.
Highlander key systems by model year
Year ranges follow Highlander 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 pending2001–2007
Transponder (immobilizer) keys
Transponder key with a separate remote. Hybrid models joined late in this generation.
- Photo pending2008–2013
Integrated remote-head keys
Remote-head keys on most trims; Smart Key with push-button start on upper trims.
- Photo pending2014–2019
Toyota Smart Key and push-button start
Smart Key on higher trims, remote-head key on base trims.
- Photo pending2020–present
Toyota Smart Key and push-button start
Smart Key with push-button start across most of the range. We confirm trim before ordering a fob.
Lost every Highlander 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 Highlander 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 service Highlanders in Burbank, Pasadena and the neighborhoods between. 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.