[Confirmed Fix] How do I get the key programming PIN for a used Kia Sorento EX SUV?

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Icecold
Member since November 2021 • 99 posts

Need my Kia Sorento EX SUV's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on May 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 843 posts

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

Posted on May 09, 2025

Replies (5)

Urbanninja
Member • 65 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Kia Sorento EX SUV.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 15 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Kia Sorento EX SUV for days.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 100 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Kia Sorento EX SUV, would this method still work?

May 11, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 123 posts

Trying this on my Kia Sorento EX SUV later. Will report back.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 59 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Kia Sorento EX SUVs?

May 13, 2025 Reply

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