[Free Tool] Trying to reprogram key for Kia Optima PlugIn Hybrid Sedan, don’t have PIN

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Yellowdog
Member since May 2022 • 97 posts

Need my Kia Optima PlugIn Hybrid Sedan's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on April 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1061 posts

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

Posted on April 15, 2025

Replies (6)

Unclesam
Member • 68 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Kia Optima PlugIn Hybrid Sedan this weekend.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 98 posts

Was about to give up on my Kia Optima PlugIn Hybrid Sedan, but this gives me hope.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 106 posts

Was about to give up on my Kia Optima PlugIn Hybrid Sedan, but this gives me hope.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 64 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Kia Optima PlugIn Hybrid Sedan.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 7 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Kia Optima PlugIn Hybrid Sedan, would this method still work?

April 19, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 38 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Kia Optima PlugIn Hybrid Sedans?

April 20, 2025 Reply

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