[Solved] Kia Sportage Plugin Hybrid won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Darthvader
Member since November 2022 • 67 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Kia Sportage Plugin Hybrid to program a key?

Posted on April 09, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 792 posts

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

Posted on April 10, 2025

Replies (3)

Yellowbird
Member • 93 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Kia Sportage Plugin Hybrid key code too.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 107 posts

My Kia Sportage Plugin Hybrid's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 11, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 38 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Kia Sportage Plugin Hybrid before?

April 12, 2025 Reply

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