[Success] 2022 Hyundai Kona SEL won’t respond to key fob - immobilizer problem?

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Codeninja
Member since December 2021 • 111 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2022 Hyundai Kona SEL

Posted on May 08, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2022 Hyundai Kona SEL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 09, 2025

Replies (6)

Aceventura
Member • 20 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2022 Hyundai Kona SEL.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 111 posts

This just might solve my 2022 Hyundai Kona SEL's ignition issue.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 75 posts

Will this work if the 2022 Hyundai Kona SEL has an aftermarket alarm?

May 11, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 63 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2022 Hyundai Kona SEL too.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 122 posts

My 2022 Hyundai Kona SEL refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 13 posts

My 2022 Hyundai Kona SEL refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

May 14, 2025 Reply

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