[Closed] Fob reprogram failed on 2015 Kia Optima - need key code

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Bob
Member since October 2022 • 20 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a 2015 Kia Optima key fob?

Posted on May 14, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2015 Kia Optima. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 15, 2025

Replies (6)

Megamind
Member • 105 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2015 Kia Optima.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 52 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2015 Kia Optima?

May 16, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 75 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2015 Kia Optima. Trying this instead.

May 17, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 37 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2015 Kia Optima.

May 18, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 72 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2015 Kia Optima?

May 19, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 142 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2015 Kia Optima too.

May 20, 2025 Reply

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