[Closed] Online communities sharing Kia Rio key codes

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Warpspeed
Member since November 2021 • 128 posts

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

Posted on January 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 924 posts

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

Posted on January 23, 2025

Replies (5)

Karmaking
Member • 18 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Kia Rio key issue.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 40 posts

Been here before with my Kia Rio. Let’s see if this one works.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 103 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Kia Rio.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 76 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Kia Rio.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 21 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Kia Rio.

January 27, 2025 Reply

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