[Answered] Need my 2018 Kia Sorento's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

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Alphaomega
Member since September 2021 • 99 posts

Where's the key code stored in my 2018 Kia Sorento for key programming?

Posted on January 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1687 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Kia Sorento. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 24, 2025

Replies (6)

Yellowsub
Member • 29 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2018 Kia Sorento.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 97 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2018 Kia Sorento. Trying this now.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 127 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2018 Kia Sorento all week. Hope this helps.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 19 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2018 Kia Sorento. Giving it a go myself.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 32 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2018 Kia Sorento. Trying this now.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 6 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2018 Kia Sorento, hope this helps.

January 29, 2025 Reply

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