2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Key Replacement in Los Angeles

The 2013–2018 Santa Fe uses the same key setup, so everything on this page applies to those years too. The full picture is on the Hyundai Santa Fe key guide.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe: key facts

Key type: Mechanical (no chip)
Push-to-start: No
Transponder chip: None
Programming: NONE
All keys lost: We can originate new keys on site

Covers the 2-row Santa Fe Sport and 3-row Santa Fe of this generation — both on Hyundai's official anti-theft list (Santa Fe 2013-2022, Santa Fe Sport 2013-2018): base turn-key trims have no immobilizer. Equipped trims use ID46 (ID47 on some 2016+ smart keys per catalogs); chip identified on the car.

What kind of key does a 2013 Santa Fe use?

A 2013 Santa Fe is a turn-key vehicle. There is no push-button start on this year, and the key is mechanical, meaning you put it in the ignition cylinder and turn it. There is also a mechanical backup key setup, so the metal part of the key matters in every case.

What you hold depends on trim. On the base turn-key trims there is no factory immobilizer, so the car does not check a chip in the key. A plain metal copy cut to the right pattern will start it. On equipped trims, the key carries a transponder chip in the ID46 family. That chip data comes from a catalog source (transpondery.com) and is not independently verified for every car, so we identify the chip on your vehicle instead of assuming.

This applies to both the 2-row Santa Fe Sport and the 3-row Santa Fe of this generation. Hyundai lists both on its official anti-theft list, and the reason is the lack of an immobilizer on the base trims.

Duplicate key or all keys lost?

For this setup, we need an original key to make a duplicate. If you have one working key, copying it is the simpler job and usually the more economical route. Do it before the last key goes missing.

One key in hand: we copy it. On a base trim that is a cut. On an equipped trim, the chip side gets handled as well, based on what we find on the car.
No keys at all: this is possible too. All keys lost is a workable situation on this year, and our van can come to you, or you can bring the car or its details to our Westwood storefront.
Proof of ownership: expect to show ID and registration, because we make keys only for the person who owns the vehicle.

Why the theft history matters on this year

This is where a 2013 Santa Fe differs from many cars. Because base turn-key trims have no immobilizer, these years were primary targets of the 2021 to 2023 theft wave often called the Kia Boys trend. If your Santa Fe was stolen or someone tried, a new key may not fix the problem.

Thieves often damage the ignition lock cylinder and steering column. When that happens, the cylinder frequently needs a rebuild or replacement, and the key has to be matched to the new cylinder. If your key goes in but will not turn, or the ignition feels loose or broken, tell us when you call so we bring the right parts.

Separately, Hyundai offers a free anti-theft software update for eligible vehicles at hyundaiantitheft.com. We recommend it alongside any key work. Check eligibility for your VIN there, since that is Hyundai's program, not ours.

Locked out or need a locksmith now?

We answer around the clock, every day of the year.

Call (213) 577-1366

What affects the price of a 2013 Santa Fe key?

We do not quote a number without knowing your situation, but these are the real factors:

Trim: a plain turn-key without an immobilizer is a simpler job than an equipped key with a transponder chip.
Duplicate or all keys lost: copying from an original is usually the lighter-cost option; starting from nothing takes more work.
Ignition damage: a rebuilt or replaced lock cylinder is added work, and it is common on cars that had a theft attempt.
Location and time: a mobile visit to your location differs from a trip to our storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd, and after-hours calls differ from daytime ones.
Number of keys: cutting a spare alongside the first key is usually more economical than coming back later.

What we confirm by VIN, and who you will deal with

One honest note: the chip family for equipped trims comes from catalog data and is not fully verified, so we confirm by VIN and by checking the car in person before we cut or set up anything. If something turns out to be dealer-only for your specific car, we will say so rather than guess.

We have been in business since 1987. We are one company with a storefront and our own mobile vans, not a dispatch service passing your call along, and David oversees the work. California requires locksmith companies to hold a BSIS LCO license, and you should ask any locksmith for it. For more on this vehicle line, see our Santa Fe key pages and the broader Hyundai key replacement overview. If you are ready to arrange a visit, use our contact page or call (213) 577-1366, any hour.

Frequently asked questions

Does a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe have a chip in the key?

It depends on trim. Base turn-key trims have no factory immobilizer, so the car does not read a chip. Equipped trims use an ID46-family chip according to catalog data, and we confirm it on your car before working.

Can you make a 2013 Santa Fe key if I lost all of them?

Yes, all keys lost is possible for this setup. We confirm the vehicle by VIN and your ownership, then make a key. Call (213) 577-1366 and tell us the trim and where the car is.

Do you need my original key to copy it?

For a duplicate, yes. An original key is needed. If you have none, that is the all-keys-lost route, which we also handle.

My Santa Fe was a theft target. Will a new key fix it?

Not always. Theft attempts often damage the ignition lock cylinder and steering column, and those may need a rebuild or replacement, not just a key. We check the cylinder when we arrive.

What is the Hyundai anti-theft software update?

It is a free update Hyundai offers for eligible vehicles, including the Santa Fe 2013 to 2022 and Santa Fe Sport 2013 to 2018. Check your VIN at hyundaiantitheft.com. We recommend it alongside any key work.

Does the 2013 Santa Fe have push-button start?

No. This year is a turn-key vehicle with a mechanical key, and it also has a mechanical backup key setup.

Where can I get a key made?

Come to our storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood, or we can send a mobile van to you. Browse more options on our car keys page or call (213) 577-1366, answered 24 hours a day.

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Reviewed by David, Owner & Lead Technician, Wilshire Lock & Key — in the locksmith trade since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-11.