[Verified] Where do I get the key code for my 2020 BMW X5 to make a spare key?

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Icedragon
Member since January 2023 • 34 posts

Need my 2020 BMW X5's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on November 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1763 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 BMW X5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 25, 2024

Replies (6)

Quantumflux
Member • 118 posts

My 2020 BMW X5 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 34 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2020 BMW X5!

November 26, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 141 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2020 BMW X5.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 5 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2020 BMW X5?

November 28, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 115 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2020 BMW X5?

November 29, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 27 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2020 BMW X5 key issues!

November 30, 2024 Reply

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