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Kia Car Key Replacement & Key Fobs
Locked out of your Kia or down to no working key? We come to you anywhere in Collin, Denton and Dallas counties and cut and program Kia keys and fobs on-site, same day.
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Apex Locksmith Pros · Same-day service
Keys & fobs for
Kia
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- Key types
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- FCC IDs
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Kia key replacement from Apex Locksmith Pros is mobile: we come to your driveway or parking lot in McKinney and nearby cities and cut and program the key there. Older Optima, Soul and Sportage models use a transponder chip key, often with a separate flip-key remote, mid-range trims combine the blade and buttons in a remote-head key, and newer push-to-start Optima, Sorento and Sportage use a proximity smart fob. Many Kias from the last decade also run a laser-cut blade instead of an edge cut. We match the exact key type to your VIN and program it with Autel IM508 gear. The flat total is quoted on the phone before dispatch.
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See Kia modelsWhat Keys Do Kia Vehicles Use?
Kia keys break into a few types depending on year and trim. Older Optima, Soul, and Sportage models use a transponder chip in the key head that the immobilizer has to recognize, often paired with a separate flip-key remote for lock and unlock. Mid-range trims jump to a remote-head key where the buttons and the cut blade are one combined unit. Newer Optima, Sorento, and Sportage with push-to-start use a proximity smart fob that talks to the car wirelessly so you keep it in your pocket. Plenty of Kias built in the last decade also use a laser-cut (sidewinder) blade instead of the older edge-cut style, which needs a different cutting setup. We carry blanks and fobs for all of these and program them with Autel IM508 gear, so we match the exact key type your VIN calls for instead of guessing.
Remote-head key
Blade, chip and lock/unlock buttons in one key head, cut and programmed as a single unit.
Seen on
Smart / proximity fob
Stays in your pocket for push-button start. Most carry a hidden emergency blade for the door.
Lost every Kia key?
Lost all your Kia keys with no spare? That's still an on-site job for us. With no working key to clone, we pull your key code from the VIN, cut a fresh blade to match your ignition or door, and program it to the immobilizer from scratch. On push-to-start Sorento, Sportage, and Optima models we register a new proximity smart fob the same way. We do this in your driveway or wherever the car sits, no tow to the dealer. Bring your photo ID and proof you own the vehicle and we'll get you back to driving the same day in most cases.
Second Car Key, Same Visit
The tech is already at your car, so a spare cut on the spot runs half price.
Code KEY50
One coupon per job, offers don't stack. Mention the code on the phone and the dispatcher applies it to your flat quote.
Kia Models We Cover
Key and fob replacement for popular Kia models, on-site in McKinney, Plano, Frisco and nearby cities.
- KiaOptima2014-2020Smart fob
- KiaSoulKey type confirmed by VIN
- KiaSorento2014-2019Smart fob
- KiaSportage2011-2022Remote-headSmart fob
Kia key types and FCC IDs by year
The FCC ID is printed on the back of your fob. Match it here, or read it to the dispatcher on the call.
| Model | Years | Key type | FCC ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima | 2014-2015 | Proximity smart fob | SY5XMFNA04 |
| Kia Optima | 2016-2020 | Proximity smart fob | SY5JFFGE04 |
| Kia Soul | By VIN | Confirmed by VIN on the call | By VIN |
| Kia Sorento | 2014-2019 | Proximity smart fob | TQ8-FOB-4F06 |
| Kia Sportage | 2011-2016 | Remote-head key | NYODD4TX1306 |
| Kia Sportage | 2017-2022 | Proximity smart fob | TQ8-FOB-4F08 |
Not sure which key your Kia takes? Call with the year and model and we will tell you.
Kia Key Work, Photographed on the Job
Photos our techs took on Kia key jobs. Plates are blurred; dates and cities are not shown.
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Four steps, all at your car. You know the flat total before a tech is sent.
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Call with year and model
Tell us what you drive and whether a working key is left. You hear the flat total before anyone is sent.
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We come to your car
A mobile tech drives to your driveway, office lot or parking garage. No tow to the dealer.
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Cut to your VIN
The key code is decoded from your VIN and the blade is cut to match your doors and ignition.
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Programmed and tested
The chip or fob is programmed to the immobilizer and tested on the car before the tech leaves.
Kia key prices
Flat quote before dispatchSpare key
You still have a working key
From$119+
Key or fob programming
Programmed to your car on-site
From$129+
All keys lost
No key at all, built from your VIN
From$129+
Every job includes
- Key or fob cut to your VIN
- Programmed & tested on-site
- Mobile: we come to your car
- Flat total quoted before dispatch
Prices are starting points. Proximity and push-to-start smart fobs cost more than a basic chip key, and the exact flat total comes with your VIN on the call, before any work.
Kia Keys for Fleets, Dealers and Companies
Run Kia vehicles for your business? We cut and program keys where the vehicles are parked in McKinney and nearby cities, quote each vehicle as a flat total your company approves first, invoice the business and send a W-9 and certificate of insurance on request. No call-out fee.
Dealerships & fleets
Trade-ins with no key, spares for the lot and fobs for work vehicles. Several vehicles go on one written estimate.
Fleet and dealer keysYour home locks
Same licensed team for rekeys, lock changes and smart lock installs at your house.
Residential locksmithYour business locks
Master key systems, access control, panic bars and commercial door repair, invoiced to the company.
Commercial locksmithWhy Choose Us
Locked out is stressful enough. Here's why neighbors in McKinney and nearby cities call us first.
Licensed Company
Texas locksmith company license #B31197901 (DPS Private Security Bureau), insured. You deal with Apex directly, not a call center.
Transparent Upfront Pricing
You get a flat quote before any work starts. No call-out games, no surprise add-ons.
Same-Day Service
A mobile tech comes to your car, home or business the same day, seven days a week from 8 AM to 8 PM.
No Call-Out Fee
You pay for the job, not the trip. The flat total is quoted on the phone before anyone drives out.
What Do Kia Owners Ask About Keys?
Straight answers for Kia drivers in McKinney and nearby cities: key types, what to have ready, on-site programming and how the price is set.
Proximity smart fobs for push-to-start Sorento and Sportage cost more than a basic transponder key. You hear the flat total on the phone, and there is no call-out fee.
Yes. We cover Frisco, Prosper, Celina, Plano and the rest of our 20-area service area at your location. We are open daily 8 AM to 8 PM and get there the same day.
Yes. We pull the key code from your VIN, cut a new blade and program it to the immobilizer from scratch. The same works for the Optima, Sorento and Sportage.
Yes. Older Kias often pair a transponder key with a separate flip-key remote, and mid-range trims use a remote-head key. We cut and program whichever your VIN calls for.
Yes. We register new proximity fobs to push-to-start Optima, Sorento and Sportage models at your vehicle with our Autel IM508 programmer.
You can go to a Kia dealer, or have a mobile locksmith make it where the car is parked. Apex Locksmith Pros cuts the blade from your VIN and programs the key or fob to the immobilizer at your car in McKinney and nearby cities, so no tow is needed even when every key is lost. We cover Kia Optima, Kia Soul, Kia Sorento, Kia Sportage and other Kia models listed on this page.
No. A Kia key fob can be programmed by a locksmith with dealer-level equipment, and it works the same as one programmed at the dealership. The dealer usually needs the car on its lot, which means a tow when all keys are lost. We do it on-site, at your car, and the flat total is quoted on the phone before anyone drives out. See how the two compare on our locksmith vs dealer page.
Kia Key Service in McKinney and Nearby Cities
Locked out in McKinney? We come to you today.
Licensed, upfront, and on call daily 8 AM–8 PM in McKinney and nearby cities. One quick call and a tech is on the way.