[Confirmed] Getting key code for 2016 Kia Sportage with chip key

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Warpspeed
Member since April 2023 • 13 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2016 Kia Sportage

Posted on January 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 966 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Kia Sportage. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 27, 2025

Replies (4)

Lionheart
Member • 77 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2016 Kia Sportage. Thanks!

January 27, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 87 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2016 Kia Sportage. This looks promising.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 127 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2016 Kia Sportage.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 98 posts

If this works for my 2016 Kia Sportage, I owe you big time.

January 30, 2025 Reply

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