[Issue Closed] Where is the transponder code located in a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug in?

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Reddwarf
Member since July 2023 • 78 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug in for key programming?

Posted on March 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug in. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Cosmicray
Member • 67 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug in for a while.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 13 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug ins?

March 19, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 67 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug in. Giving it a go myself.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 131 posts

I’m not alone! My 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug in is doing the same thing.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 20 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug in, would this method still work?

March 22, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 114 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug in, thanks for posting!

March 23, 2025 Reply

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