[Archived] 2011 Kia Sorento code lost - looking for safe way to retrieve it

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Betatest
Member since February 2023 • 124 posts

Where's the key code stored in my 2011 Kia Sorento for key programming?

Posted on December 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1046 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Kia Sorento. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 07, 2024

Replies (6)

Quantumflux
Member • 94 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2011 Kia Sorento's key code.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 81 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2011 Kia Sorento.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 20 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2011 Kia Sorento.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 101 posts

I think my 2011 Kia Sorento has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 26 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2011 Kia Sorento.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Diana
Member • 29 posts

My 2011 Kia Sorento needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

December 12, 2024 Reply

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