[Confirmed Fix] Need the key code to program a new key for my 2017 Kia Sportage - help?

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Darkknight
Member since July 2023 • 83 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2017 Kia Sportage?

Posted on October 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 585 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Kia Sportage. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 18, 2024

Replies (6)

Zetajones
Member • 93 posts

My 2017 Kia Sportage is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 78 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2017 Kia Sportage as well.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Electric
Member • 92 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2017 Kia Sportage.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 135 posts

I have a 2011 2017 Kia Sportage, will this method work for that year?

October 21, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 116 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2017 Kia Sportage too.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 57 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2017 Kia Sportage?

October 23, 2024 Reply

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