[Update] 2012 Toyota Prius key programming failed - what now?

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Lionheart
Member since May 2023 • 144 posts

How can I access my 2012 Toyota Prius's key code to program new keys?

Posted on May 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1125 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Toyota Prius. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 24, 2025

Replies (6)

Urbanlegend
Member • 54 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2012 Toyota Prius, would this method still work?

May 24, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 74 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2012 Toyota Prius too!

May 25, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 132 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2012 Toyota Prius too!

May 26, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 144 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2012 Toyota Prius.

May 27, 2025 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 109 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2012 Toyota Prius—need the code first.

May 28, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 90 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2012 Toyota Priuss?

May 29, 2025 Reply

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