[Status: Resolved] Aftermarket solutions when Kia Niro PlugIn Hybrid EX key code lost

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Yankeezulu
Member since November 2022 • 75 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Kia Niro PlugIn Hybrid EX?

Posted on March 31, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 576 posts

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

Posted on April 01, 2025

Replies (5)

Vectorprime
Member • 93 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Kia Niro PlugIn Hybrid EX.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 73 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Kia Niro PlugIn Hybrid EX for days.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 81 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Kia Niro PlugIn Hybrid EX?

April 03, 2025 Reply
Icecold
Member • 143 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Kia Niro PlugIn Hybrid EX.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 119 posts

My Kia Niro PlugIn Hybrid EX's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 05, 2025 Reply

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