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Kia car key replacement and programming in Brisbane

Locked out of your Kia or down to one key? We replace and program Kia car keys across Brisbane, on-site: spare keys, lost-key replacement, remote keys and smart proximity keys. What your Kia needs depends on its model, year and immobiliser, so we confirm compatibility from your VIN before we attend.

Call (07) 3524 8064 Get a VIN compatibility check

Why Kia car keys are not one size fits all

We work across 5 Kia models in our Brisbane coverage, spanning 2004 models through to current builds. Some use bladed transponder keys, others use smart proximity keys with push-button start, and the two are programmed in completely different ways.

Kia shares much of its key technology with Hyundai, from Hitag2 transponder keys to newer smart keys, and coverage is confirmed by the exact generation rather than assumed across the range.

Kia models, years and key types we work with

A guide to the Kia models, year ranges and key types we frequently program in Brisbane. It is a guide, not a guarantee for every vehicle, and we confirm the exact key from your VIN before we attend.

Sportage 2

2010-2014Blade / remote-head transponder keyID46 / Hitag2SL generation

2015-currentBlade / remote-head transponder keyID6E-60 / DST80QL keyed application

Cerato 2

2004-2009Blade / remote-head transponder keyID46 / Hitag2Earlier Cerato application

2013-currentBlade / remote-head transponder keyID6E-60 / DST80YD onward keyed application

Rio 2

2010-2011Blade / remote-head transponder keyID46 / Hitag2Older application

2012-2017Blade / remote-head transponder keyID6E-60 / DST80UB generation

Sorento 3

2010-2014Blade / remote-head transponder keyID46 / Hitag2Earlier generation

2015-currentBlade / remote-head transponder keyID6E-60 / DST80Keyed version

2015-2019Smart key / push buttonID49 / Hitag3UM proximity application

Picanto 2

2008-2010Blade / remote-head transponder keyID46 / Hitag2Older application

2011-currentBlade / remote-head transponder keyID6E-60 / DST80Later keyed application

Please note. Compatibility is confirmed before attendance. A brand shown on this website does not mean every model or year is supported.

Kia key services in Brisbane

Spare key programming

Cut and code a second key so you are never stranded. Adding a spare while you still have a working key is the quickest Kia key job.

Lost key and all keys lost

Lost every key? All-keys-lost is a different, more involved job than adding a spare and on some Kia models it needs extra checks, so we confirm it per vehicle.

Remote and smart key programming

Remote-head keys, flip keys and smart proximity fobs coded to your Kia, including push-button-start models where supported.

Key cutting to code

We cut Kia blades to code from your VIN or key number, turning a worn or broken key into a clean spare.

What we need to confirm your Kia key

Your VIN

The 17-character number on the build plate or rego papers. It pins down the exact build.

Model and year

So we match the right key type and immobiliser procedure.

A photo of your key

Or the key number, so we bring the correct blade and remote.

Spare or all keys lost

These are different jobs. Tell us which and we quote the right one.

Kia car key questions

Can you program a key for my Sportage?

Often, yes. The Sportage is one of the Kia models we work with, but the exact key depends on the year and whether it is a bladed transponder key or a smart proximity key. Send the VIN and we confirm before quoting.

Do you program Kia smart keys with push-button start?

For many Kia smart-key vehicles we do, but it depends on the exact year and key system. Send your VIN and a photo of the key and we confirm compatibility first.

I have lost all keys to my Kia. Can you still help?

Sometimes. All-keys-lost is a separate procedure to adding a spare and it depends on the exact model, year and immobiliser. We check it from your VIN before we attend so you get an honest answer.

Do you come to me?

Yes. We are a mobile auto locksmith across Brisbane and program Kia keys on-site at your home, work or the roadside.

Related car key services

Car key replacement →New keys cut and coded to your vehicle.

Lost car keys →All-keys-lost help when nothing works.

Spare car keys →A backup key while you still have one.

Key programming →Transponder and remote key coding.

Smart and proximity keys →Push-button-start key services.

Car key problems →Will not turn, not detected, stuck key.

Get your Kia key sorted in Brisbane

Send your VIN, year and a photo of the key for a fast compatibility check, then we come to you.

Call (07) 3524 8064 Get a VIN compatibility check

Last updated August 2026

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