2022 Kia Soul Key Replacement in Los Angeles

The 2022–2025 Soul uses the same key setup, so everything on this page applies to those years too. The full picture is on the Kia Soul key guide.

2022 Kia Soul: key facts

Key type: Flip key
Push-to-start: No
Transponder chip: Varies by trim — we confirm by VIN
Programming: OBD
All keys lost: We can originate new keys on site

Kia made immobilizers standard across the lineup during the 2022 model year, so late Souls carry a transponder in the bladed remote key — we have not verified the bladed key's chip family this session. Smart-key trims use an NXP AES fob (catalogs split between ID75 and 4A). OBD programming; a Kia PIN may be required.

What kind of key does a 2022 Kia Soul use?

The 2022 Soul is built around a flip key: a metal blade that folds into a remote body carrying the lock and unlock buttons. There is also a mechanical backup key, so if the remote dies you can still open the door with a blade. Our data lists this year as not push-to-start, so this is a key-in-the-ignition car.

The part owners often miss is the immobilizer. Kia made immobilizers standard across the lineup during the 2022 model year, so later Souls carry a transponder chip inside the bladed remote key. A blade cut to the right shape will turn the lock, but if the car does not recognize the chip, it will not start. That is exactly the trap with hardware-store copies: they open the doors and then leave you sitting there with a car that cranks nothing.

These are the problems we see most on this key:

Broken flip-key hinges, cracked shells and worn buttons, which come from years of folding and unfolding the blade in a pocket.
Dead remote batteries, which are an easy fix but are sometimes mistaken for a failed key.
Hardware-store copies that open the doors but will not start an immobilizer-equipped car.

Spare key or all keys lost: how does it differ on this Soul?

If you still have a working key, making a duplicate is the simpler job. For this setup the original key is needed to make a copy, so do not wait until the last one is gone. A spare made while you still have a key in hand is usually the more economical route, because it avoids the extra work of starting from nothing.

If every key is lost, replacement is still possible. We cut a new blade, then program a new key to the car through the OBD port. Kia may require a PIN for that programming, so part of the job can be retrieving that code for your specific car. It takes more steps than a duplicate, but it does not mean a trip to a dealer tow lot for most owners. Because we run mobile vans, we can often do this where the car is parked.

How we handle a 2022 Soul key, step by step

Here is how a typical job runs when you call us.

You call (213) 577-1366. A person answers, any hour, and we ask for the year, model, your location and whether you have any working key.
We confirm the key setup by VIN, so we are working from your car and not a catalog guess.
If you have a key, we use it as the original for a duplicate. If not, we set up an all-keys-lost job.
We cut the blade, then program the transponder through the OBD port, using a Kia PIN if the car asks for one.
We test every key: doors, ignition start and remote buttons, before we hand them over.

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What affects the price of a 2022 Soul key?

We will not quote a number on a web page, because the honest answer depends on your situation. These are the things that move the cost:

Whether you have a working key to copy or all keys are lost.
Whether the car needs a Kia PIN before programming can happen.
How many keys you want made, since a spare made in the same visit is more efficient than a separate trip later.
Whether the key is the standard bladed flip key or a smart-key fob on a different trim, which changes the hardware and programming.
Whether your existing flip key just needs a new shell or battery, which is a lighter-cost repair than a full replacement.
Where the car is and what hour you need us. Mobile service means we travel to you, and that is part of the job.

What we have not verified, and why you can trust the process

We have not verified the chip family inside the 2022 Soul's bladed key, and we are not going to guess it for you. Kia added immobilizers during the 2022 model year, so exactly which chip your car has depends on how it was built. Some Soul trims use a smart-key fob instead, and catalogs split on that part between two NXP AES listings, ID75 and 4A. That is why we confirm by VIN or in person before cutting or programming anything.

Why call us: Wilshire Lock & Key has been in business since 1987, with a storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood and mobile vans on the road. You deal with one company, not a dispatch middleman, and David, the owner and lead technician, oversees the work. If you want more background, see our Kia key overview or the Kia Soul key page. You can also contact us directly.

Frequently asked questions

Can you make a spare 2022 Kia Soul key if I still have one?

Yes. For this key an original is needed to make a copy, and having one makes the job simpler. We cut the blade and program the transponder through the OBD port.

I lost every key to my 2022 Soul. Is that a dealer-only problem?

No. All-keys-lost replacement is possible for this setup. We cut a new blade and program a new key through the OBD port, and a Kia PIN may be needed. We confirm the details by VIN first.

Why did my hardware-store copy open the door but not start the car?

Immobilizer-equipped Souls need a transponder the car recognizes. A copy that only matches the blade can turn the lock, but the car will not start until the chip is programmed.

Does the 2022 Soul have push-button start?

Our data lists this year's key as a flip key, not push-to-start. Some trims may use a smart-key fob, so we check your car by VIN before quoting or working on it.

What chip is in the 2022 Soul key?

We have not verified the chip family for the bladed key, so we will not state one. Kia made immobilizers standard during the 2022 model year. We confirm the exact part by VIN or in person.

My flip key is cracked but still works. Should I replace it now?

Ideally, get a spare made while it still works, since a working original is needed for duplication. A cracked shell or broken hinge can often be repaired before the key fails completely.

What should I ask any locksmith before they work on my car?

California requires locksmith companies to hold a BSIS LCO license, so ask for it. Also ask how they will confirm the key type for your car and who will actually do the work.

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

Last updated 2026-10-11.