[Solved] Need the key code to program a new key for my 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE - help?

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Firestarter
Member since November 2022 • 69 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE?

Posted on December 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 747 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 04, 2024

Replies (5)

Netsurfer
Member • 28 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE, would this method still work?

December 04, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 88 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE!

December 05, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 140 posts

My 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 64 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE. Huge thanks!

December 07, 2024 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 130 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE.

December 08, 2024 Reply

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