[It Worked!] Anyone recover their 2022 Kia Soul ignition code successfully?

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Cosmicray
Member since March 2022 • 33 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2022 Kia Soul - where's the key code?

Posted on January 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1162 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2022 Kia Soul. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 11, 2025

Replies (5)

Icemann
Member • 23 posts

Was about to tow my 2022 Kia Soul. Let me try this first.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 84 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2022 Kia Soul.

January 12, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 91 posts

My 2022 Kia Soul won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 26 posts

I have a 2011 2022 Kia Soul, will this method work for that year?

January 14, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 144 posts

Same issue here with my 2022 Kia Soul, let me know if it works.

January 15, 2025 Reply

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