[Recommended Fix] Stolen keys - need key code for my 2016 Subaru Crosstrek 20i Premium

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Misterx
Member since October 2021 • 10 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 2016 Subaru Crosstrek 20i Premium to program a key?

Posted on January 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1222 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek 20i Premium. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 06, 2025

Replies (5)

Byteme
Member • 111 posts

Does this method work for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek 20i Premium models from 2010 onward?

January 06, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 62 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek 20i Premium?

January 07, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 93 posts

I think my 2016 Subaru Crosstrek 20i Premium has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 89 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2016 Subaru Crosstrek 20i Premium all week. Hope this helps.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 38 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek 20i Premium this hard?!

January 10, 2025 Reply

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