Lost your Kia keys? Locked them in the car? Need a spare? Auburn Lock & Car Keys provides full mobile Kia key replacement and programming service throughout Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Renton, Tacoma, and the rest of South King and Pierce counties. We handle the full Kia lineup including Forte, K5 (formerly Optima), Sportage, Sorento, Soul, Telluride, Carnival, and EV models.
All generations including the popular 2014-2018 and current 2019+ generations.
Sedan rebadged as K5 in 2021. Smart proximity keys standard on most trims.
Compact SUV — all generations with transponder and smart key variants depending on year/trim.
Mid-size SUV with smart key standard on EX, SX, and X-Line trims.
Including older transponder and current generation with smart key options.
Three-row SUV with smart key standard on all trims.
Minivan with smart proximity key standard on most trims.
Hybrid and electric Kia models with advanced smart key technology.
Compact SUV and performance sedan with smart key technology.
Subcompact with transponder or basic remote key.
| Key Type | Typical Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kia transponder keys (2002-2014) | $125-$225 | Mechanical key with chip. Standard on older Kia models. |
| Kia remote head keys | $165-$285 | Transponder key integrated with lock/unlock remote in the head. |
| Kia smart proximity keys (2011-current) | $265-$465 | Push-to-start fobs for modern Kia lineup. |
| Kia EV6 / EV9 keys | Quote on VIN | Electric Kia models with advanced smart key technology. |
Prices vary by exact model, year, and whether you have a working spare. Mileage adjustments apply outside Auburn — quoted upfront. Call (253) 796-8550 for an exact quote on your specific Kia.
Step 1: Call us with your VIN. Year, make, and model help, but the VIN tells us exactly what key technology your specific Kia uses and whether we can handle it on-site. We verify upfront so you don't waste a service call.
Step 2: Flat-rate quote. Based on your VIN and key situation, we quote a flat-rate price over the phone. The number you hear is the number you pay.
Step 3: Mobile service to your location. We come to wherever your Kia is parked — your driveway, work parking lot, the side of the road. No towing required.
Step 4: ID verification. We verify proof of ownership (registration, title, or insurance + photo ID). This is required for everyone — it's how we protect your vehicle from theft via fake locksmith calls.
Step 5: Cut and program the key. Most Kia keys take 20-60 minutes. All-keys-lost programming can take longer due to security timer delays built into the vehicle.
Step 6: Test and go. We confirm everything works — door locks, ignition/start, remote functions if applicable — then you drive away with a fully working key.
Yes — for the vast majority of Kia models from 2002 to current. We carry blanks, transponders, and smart proximity keys for Forte, K5, Sportage, Sorento, Soul, Telluride, Carnival, Niro, EV6, EV9, Seltos, Stinger, and Rio. Some 2023+ specialty trims may require dealer verification — we check via VIN.
If your Kia is a 2011-2021 model without push-to-start (used a turn-key ignition without an immobilizer chip), yes — these were the focus of the well-publicized theft trend. Kia has released free software updates for affected vehicles. We can install aftermarket immobilizers if your model is eligible. Call us with your VIN.
Standard Kia transponder keys: $125-$225. Remote head keys: $165-$285. Smart proximity keys for push-to-start Kias: $265-$465. Pricing depends on your specific year/model. All quotes flat-rate upfront.
Yes — for most Kia models we can program all-keys-lost replacements on-site via the OBD-II port. Some newer Kia models have security timer delays.
Standard Kia transponder keys: 20-30 minutes. Kia smart proximity keys: 30-60 minutes. All-keys-lost: 45-90 minutes due to security timer.
Yes. Telluride, Sorento, K5, Sportage, Carnival, and other Kia models with push-to-start smart keys are routine for us. We cut the emergency blade and program the proximity functions in the same visit.
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