2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Key Replacement in Los Angeles

The 2019–2022 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.

2019 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

Two vehicles share this model year: the new TM Santa Fe and the carry-over 3-row Santa Fe XL — both on Hyundai's anti-theft list (2019 XL named explicitly). Base SE/SEL turn-key trims have no immobilizer; smart-key trims are catalog-listed as ID47.

What kind of key does a 2019 Santa Fe use?

Two vehicles share the 2019 model year under this name: the newer Santa Fe and the carry-over three-row Santa Fe XL. Which key you hold depends mostly on trim. The base SE and SEL turn-key trims use a mechanical metal key that goes in the ignition and turns. There is no push-to-start on that setup.

The important detail is what is missing: base turn-key trims have no factory immobilizer. The car does not check a chip in the key before it starts. A plain metal copy, cut correctly, will turn the ignition and run the engine. That makes duplication simple, and it is also the reason these years became a target.

Trims with a smart key are a different story. Parts catalogs list those keys as ID47 (Hitag 3). We treat that as catalog information, not a certainty, because we have not independently verified it for every build of this year. If your Santa Fe has a smart key, we confirm the exact key and chip against your VIN before cutting or programming anything.

Base SE/SEL turn-key trims: mechanical key, no factory immobilizer.
Smart-key trims: catalog-listed as ID47, confirmed by VIN.
Both the Santa Fe and the Santa Fe XL are in the 2019 model year, so tell us which one you drive.

Why does this matter for theft and the ignition?

The lack of an immobilizer on base turn-key trims is why these Santa Fe years, including the 2019 XL, are named on Hyundai's anti-theft list and were primary targets in the 2021 to 2023 theft wave. If your car was part of that, you may be dealing with more than a missing key.

Thieves often damaged ignition lock cylinders and steering columns in attempts. When that has happened, a new key alone will not fix anything. The cylinder may need to be rebuilt or replaced, and then keys are cut to match the new cylinder. We look at the ignition first so you are not paying for a key that cannot turn a damaged lock.

Hyundai also offers a free anti-theft software update for eligible vehicles at hyundaiantitheft.com. We recommend getting it done alongside any key work. It is a separate step from the locksmith job, and we are happy to explain how it fits in.

Duplicate key or all keys lost: how we handle each

For this setup, the original key is needed to duplicate. If you have one working key, copying it is the lighter-cost route and usually the more economical one, so do not wait until the last key is gone. If every key is lost, that is still workable. All-keys-lost service is possible on this Santa Fe, but it takes more steps.

Tell us the trim, whether it is a Santa Fe or Santa Fe XL, and whether it has a turn-key ignition or a smart key.
We confirm the vehicle by VIN and ownership paperwork, and decide whether we come to you with a mobile van or you bring the car to our Westwood storefront.
We check the ignition cylinder for theft damage before anything is cut.
We cut the key for a turn-key trim, or confirm the correct smart-key hardware for an equipped trim.
We test the key in the ignition, the doors, and the trunk or liftgate, and keep you informed throughout.

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 2019 Santa Fe key?

We do not quote numbers on a web page, because the real answer depends on your car. These are the factors that move the cost:

Turn-key or smart key: a mechanical key is a simpler job than smart-key hardware.
Whether you have an original to copy, or all keys are lost.
Damage to the ignition cylinder or steering column, which can mean a rebuild or replacement.
Where the car is: our storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd, or a mobile visit to you.
The time of day you need us, since we answer around the clock.

What we confirm in person, and why call us

The chip detail for smart-key trims is the one piece we call unverified: the ID47 listing comes from a parts catalog, so we check by VIN and in person rather than promise a result over the phone. Programming on this model year does not need special dealer-only access, according to our data, but we still verify before we start.

Wilshire Lock & Key has served Los Angeles since 1987, with a storefront in Westwood and mobile vans covering 140 cities across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. You reach one company, not a dispatch middleman, and David, the owner and lead technician, oversees the work. California requires locksmith companies to hold a BSIS LCO license, and you should ask any locksmith for theirs.

Browse more on our car keys hub, see other Hyundai key services, look at the Santa Fe by model year, or contact us with your VIN. The phone line, (213) 577-1366, is answered 24 hours a day.

Frequently asked questions

Does a 2019 Santa Fe have a chip in the key?

Base SE and SEL turn-key trims have no factory immobilizer, so the key is a plain mechanical key. Smart-key trims are catalog-listed as ID47 (Hitag 3), and we confirm that by VIN.

Can you copy a 2019 Santa Fe key if I only have one?

Yes. The original key is needed to duplicate, and copying while you still have one working key is usually the more economical route compared with an all-keys-lost job.

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

Yes, all-keys-lost service is possible for this Santa Fe. We verify the VIN and your ownership first, and we inspect the ignition before cutting.

My Santa Fe was a theft target. Is a new key enough?

Not always. Ignition cylinders and steering columns are often damaged in attempts, and those can need a rebuild or replacement before any key will work.

What is the Hyundai anti-theft software update?

It is a free update for eligible Hyundai vehicles, available through hyundaiantitheft.com. The 2019 Santa Fe XL is named on Hyundai's list, and we recommend it alongside key work.

Is the Santa Fe XL different from the Santa Fe?

They share the 2019 model year but are different vehicles. Both are on Hyundai's anti-theft list, so tell us which one you have when you call (213) 577-1366.

Can you come to me?

Yes. Our mobile vans serve 140 cities across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, or you can bring the car to our Westwood storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd.

We cover all these cities

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

Last updated 2026-10-11.