2016 Hyundai Tucson Key Replacement in Los Angeles

The 2016–2021 Tucson uses the same key setup, so everything on this page applies to those years too. The full picture is on the Hyundai Tucson key guide.

2016 Hyundai Tucson: 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

TL generation, still on the anti-theft list: base turn-key trims have no immobilizer. Equipped trims are catalog-listed as DST80 flip keys or ID47 smart keys; chip identified on the car.

What kind of key does a 2016 Tucson use?

The 2016 Tucson is a mechanical-key vehicle. There is no push-to-start button in the data we work from, and the key has a metal blade that turns in the ignition. There is also a mechanical backup key, so even if your key has a flip or remote section, there is a physical blade we can work from.

The part owners often don't expect is that base turn-key trims have no factory immobilizer. On those cars, a plain metal copy will start the engine. That makes a duplicate straightforward and usually the more economical route. It also means anyone holding a cut key can drive the car away.

Equipped trims are catalog-listed differently: DST80 chips in flip keys, or ID47 chips in smart keys. We identify the chip on your actual car rather than guessing from the trim name.

Spare key or all keys lost: how does it work for this setup?

Both are possible on this vehicle. A copy is easiest when you still have an original key to work from. For this year, an original key is needed for duplication, so the best time to make a spare is before the last one disappears.

If every key is gone, we can still make you a working one. All keys lost is possible on this Tucson, and we do it at your car or at our Westwood storefront if you can get the vehicle to us.

Call (213) 577-1366 and tell us the trim, whether the key is a plain turn key or a flip or smart key, and where the car is.
We check the VIN and look at the car to see whether it has an immobilizer and which chip it uses.
We cut the key to your lock, and on equipped trims we work with the chip the car actually has.
You test the key in the ignition, the door and any remote functions before we finish.

What if the ignition or steering column was damaged?

The 2016 Tucson sits in the group of Hyundais that were primary targets of the 2021 to 2023 'Kia Boys' theft wave. Because base turn-key trims lack an immobilizer, thieves could start them with simple tools.

If your car was broken into or someone tried to steal it, a new key may not be enough. Ignition lock cylinders and steering columns damaged in theft attempts often need a lock rebuild or replacement, not just a key. A key that turns stiffly, won't turn, or leaves the ignition loose is a sign of that kind of damage.

Hyundai also offers a free anti-theft software update for eligible vehicles at hyundaiantitheft.com. This Tucson is eligible, and we recommend you get it done alongside any key work. We can't do the update ourselves, but we will tell you if we think your car qualifies.

Locked out or need a locksmith now?

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Call (213) 577-1366

What affects the cost of a 2016 Tucson key?

We don't quote numbers on a web page, because the right figure depends on your car. These are the factors that move the cost:

Trim: a plain turn-key copy is usually the more economical route compared with a flip or smart key with a chip.
Whether you have a working original key or all keys are lost.
Whether the ignition cylinder or column is damaged and needs a rebuild or replacement.
Where the car is, and the time of day you need us.
How many keys you want made.

One thing we confirm in person

The chip family for equipped trims, DST80 on flip keys and ID47 on smart keys, comes from an aftermarket catalog source and is not independently verified for every car. So we confirm by VIN and by looking at the vehicle before cutting or ordering anything. Tell us your trim and we will say plainly what we find.

We have been in business since 1987, with a storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood and mobile vans that serve 140 cities across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. You reach one company, with David overseeing the work, not a dispatcher passing the job along. For more on the model, see our Hyundai Tucson key page, our Hyundai key services or contact us directly.

Frequently asked questions

Does a 2016 Hyundai Tucson need a programmed key?

Not on base turn-key trims. They have no factory immobilizer, so a cut metal key starts the car. Equipped trims are listed with DST80 or ID47 chips, and we confirm which applies by VIN and on the car.

Can you make a key if I lost all my 2016 Tucson keys?

Yes. All keys lost is possible for this setup. Call (213) 577-1366 and we will come to the car or you can bring it to our Westwood storefront.

Do I need my original key to get a copy?

For duplication on this year, yes, an original key is needed. If you have only one key, a spare now is much simpler than an all keys lost situation later.

Why is a plain metal copy enough on some Tucsons?

Base turn-key trims were built without an immobilizer, so the car does not check for a chip. That is also why these years were targeted in the 2021 to 2023 theft wave.

My Tucson's ignition is damaged after a theft attempt. Will a new key fix it?

Often not. Damaged ignition lock cylinders and steering columns usually need a lock rebuild or replacement, not just a key. We look at the damage first and tell you what the car needs.

Should I get Hyundai's anti-theft software update?

We recommend it. This Tucson is eligible for the free update at hyundaiantitheft.com, and it is worth doing alongside any key work.

Is there a spare mechanical key hidden in the key?

The vehicle has a mechanical backup key. Whether yours is a flip or smart key, there is a physical blade we can work from.

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

Last updated 2026-10-11.