[Free Solution] I bought a Kia Niro Electric and it didn’t come with a PIN code

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Bluemoon
Member since January 2022 • 58 posts

Need my Kia Niro Electric's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on March 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1453 posts

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

Posted on March 13, 2025

Replies (5)

Platinumblonde
Member • 108 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Kia Niro Electric!

March 13, 2025 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 78 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Kia Niro Electric's mystery code.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 47 posts

Trying this out on my Kia Niro Electric today—hoping it works.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 122 posts

My Kia Niro Electric might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 93 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Kia Niro Electric.

March 17, 2025 Reply

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