2019 Kia Sorento Key Replacement in Los Angeles, CA

The 2019–2020 Sorento uses the same key setup, so everything on this page applies to those years too. The full picture is on the Kia Sorento key guide.

2019 Kia Sorento: key facts

Key type: Mechanical (no chip)
Push-to-start: No
Transponder chip: 47 (Hitag 3 / NCF2951) — smart-key trims only
Programming: OBD
All keys lost: We can originate new keys on site

Facelift UM. Base trims: turn-key with NO immobilizer (theft class list runs through 2022); smart-key trims use the Hitag 3 / ID47 fob (TQ8-FOB-4F06 family), OBD-programmed.

What kind of key does a 2019 Sorento use?

The 2019 Sorento is the facelifted generation (platform code UM), and it came with two different key setups depending on trim. Knowing which one you have is the first thing that decides how your replacement goes.

Base trims are turn-key cars. You put a metal key in the ignition and turn it. There is no push-button start, and these cars have no immobilizer, which means there is no transponder chip in the key to program. A new key is a cut-and-test job.

Smart-key trims use a fob with a chip in the Hitag 3 family (ID47, sometimes listed as NCF2951). The fob we see for this setup falls in the TQ8-FOB-4F06 family. It is programmed to the car through the OBD port, and the work does not require NASTF SDRM secure-system access. The fob also carries a mechanical backup key, so there is a physical blade for the door lock if the fob battery dies.

Turn-key trims: mechanical key, no immobilizer, no chip to program
Smart-key trims: Hitag 3 / ID47 fob, programmed via OBD
Smart-key trims also have a mechanical backup key built into the fob

Spare key or all keys lost: does it matter on this Sorento?

For this year, you do not need an original key in hand. We can make a key from the car itself, so a lost-everything situation is solvable. If you still have one working key, that is simply a duplicate, and it is usually the more economical route because there is less to work out.

On a turn-key Sorento with no immobilizer, losing every key is less dramatic than it sounds. There is no transponder to pair, so the job comes down to getting the right key cut for your ignition. On a smart-key Sorento, an all-keys-lost job adds the OBD programming step to bring a new fob into the car.

Call (213) 577-1366 and tell us the trim: turn-key or push-button start.
We confirm the key type, using the VIN where needed, before anyone drives out.
We cut the key, or cut and program the fob, at the car through our mobile service or at the Westwood storefront.
We test the key in the ignition and door locks, and the start function if it is a smart-key trim, before we call it finished.

What about a damaged or sticking ignition?

Two common problems on this year are not really about the key at all. The first is wear: the ignition lock wafers wear down, and the key starts to stick or refuses to turn. A fresh key can sometimes help, but if the lock itself is worn, the lock is the part that needs attention.

The second is theft damage. Turn-key Kias without an immobilizer were prime targets in the 2021 to 2023 theft wave, and the list of affected model years runs through 2022. If your Sorento was stolen and recovered, or someone tried to start it, expect steering-column and ignition damage. Recovered cars usually need a new ignition lock, and the key is then cut to match it. We would rather tell you that up front than sell you a key that will not fix the problem.

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 Sorento key?

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

Trim: a plain turn-key cut involves less than a smart fob that has to be programmed
Whether you have a working key to copy or all keys are lost
Whether the ignition lock is worn or damaged and needs replacing, which is common on theft-damaged cars
Whether you want a spare while we are there
Where the car is, and whether we come to you or you come to the storefront

What we confirm by VIN, and why call us

The data we have for this year is verified, but trim details are where owners get tripped up. Which key your particular Sorento takes depends on how it was built, so we confirm by VIN and by looking at the car before cutting or programming anything. If something does not match what we expect, we will say so plainly.

Wilshire Lock & Key has been in business since 1987, with a storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood and mobile vans serving 140 cities across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. You get one company, not a dispatch middleman, and David oversees the work as owner and lead technician. Our phone is answered around the clock at (213) 577-1366.

You can also read about other model years on our Kia Sorento key page, browse Kia key services, or see the full list of car key services. If you would rather write to us, use the contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Does a 2019 Kia Sorento have a chip in the key?

It depends on trim. Base turn-key trims have no immobilizer and no transponder chip. Smart-key trims use a Hitag 3 (ID47) fob. We confirm which one you have by VIN.

Can you make a key if I lost every key?

Yes. This setup does not require an original key, and all-keys-lost replacement is possible. On smart-key trims the new fob is programmed through the OBD port.

Is dealer programming required?

Not for the data we have on this year. Programming is done through the OBD port, and NASTF SDRM access is not required.

My Sorento was stolen and recovered. Is a new key enough?

Usually not by itself. Recovered turn-key cars commonly have ignition and steering-column damage and need a new ignition lock. We look at the car and tell you what it actually needs.

My key sticks or will not turn. Is it the key or the ignition?

Worn ignition lock wafers are a known issue on this year. We check the key and the lock together so you only pay for the part that is actually failing.

Does the smart fob include a physical key?

Yes. Smart-key trims have a mechanical backup key for the door lock, useful if the fob battery dies.

Can you come to me?

Yes. We run mobile vans across Los Angeles and Ventura counties and also have a storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood. Call (213) 577-1366 any hour.

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

Last updated 2026-10-11.