2017 Kia Sportage key replacement

The 2017–2019 Sportage uses the same key setup, so everything on this page applies to those years too. The full picture is on the Kia Sportage key guide.

2017 Kia Sportage: key facts

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

Base trims: turn-key with NO immobilizer (theft class list). Smart-key trims use fob TQ8-FOB-4F08 (95440-D9000); catalogs conflict on its chip — transpondery.com lists DST80 or ID46 for the early QL while other references list Hitag 3 / ID47 — so we read the fob before quoting.

What key does a 2017 Sportage use, and what does that mean for you?

There are two setups on this model year, and which one you own decides almost everything about the job.

Base trims are turn-key cars. You put a metal key in the ignition and twist it. According to the theft-class data we work from, these cars have no immobilizer, which means there is no transponder chip that has to be matched to the car. A new key for one of these is a cutting job. That is why replacement is quick when a key goes missing.

Smart-key trims use a fob, part number TQ8-FOB-4F08 (95440-D9000). That fob also carries a mechanical backup key, so there is a physical way into the car if the fob battery dies or the fob is lost. The chip inside that fob is where the references disagree, and we cover that below.

Base trim: mechanical turn key, no push-to-start, no immobilizer.
Smart-key trim: fob with a mechanical backup key.
Not sure which one you have? Tell us the VIN and we will sort it out on the phone.

Duplicate key or all keys lost: does it matter on this Sportage?

For this setup, less than you might expect. Our data shows an original key is not required to make a new one, and that making a key when every key is lost is possible. If you still have one working key, we can copy it. If you have none, we can still make one for the car.

Where programming is needed, as with the smart-key fob, the method is through the OBD port under the dash, and no special manufacturer-access subscription is required. That means we can generally do the work at your car with our mobile van rather than asking you to tow it to a dealer.

If you have a spare, use it to make another before the last one goes missing. Cutting a copy from a working key is the simplest version of this job.

What if the ignition is damaged or the key sticks?

Two problems come up on these Sportage models more than any others, and neither is really a key problem.

The first is theft damage. Turn-key Kias without an immobilizer were prime targets in the 2021-2023 Kia theft wave. A stolen-and-recovered Sportage often has a broken steering column cover and a wrecked ignition cylinder. In that case a new key alone will not help. The car usually needs a new ignition lock, and we then cut a key to match it.

The second is wear. Over the years the wafers inside the ignition lock wear down, and the key starts to stick or refuses to turn. Trying a fresh copy of a badly worn key can make it worse, since the copy inherits the wear. Replacing or rebuilding the ignition lock is often the real fix.

Locked out or need a locksmith now?

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

Call (213) 577-1366

What affects the cost of a 2017 Sportage key?

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

Trim: a plain turn key is usually the more economical route than a smart-key fob.
Whether you have a working key to copy or all keys are lost.
Whether the ignition lock is worn or damaged and needs replacing along with the key.
Whether the fob needs to be programmed through the OBD port.
Where the car is and when you call, since a mobile visit comes to you.

What we have not verified, and how we handle it

Here is the honest gap. For the smart-key fob, the catalogs conflict on the chip inside. One source lists DST80 or ID46 for the early version of this generation, while other references list Hitag 3 or ID47. We do not guess. We read the fob in person, confirm by VIN, and only then quote the job.

Wilshire Lock & Key has been in business since 1987. We run a storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood and mobile vans serving 140 cities across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. You reach one company, not a dispatcher passing the job along, 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 you call for theirs.

To get started, call (213) 577-1366 any hour of the day, or use the contact page. More general information is on our car keys overview and the Kia key pages.

Frequently asked questions

Does a 2017 Kia Sportage have a transponder chip?

Base trims are turn-key cars with no immobilizer, so there is no chip to program. Smart-key trims use a fob whose chip is listed differently across catalogs, so we read the fob and confirm by VIN before quoting.

Can you make a key if I lost every key to my 2017 Sportage?

Yes. An all-keys-lost situation is possible for this setup, and an original key is not needed. Call (213) 577-1366 and have your VIN ready.

Is my 2017 Sportage push-to-start?

Base trims are not; they use a regular turn key. Smart-key trims use a fob. The VIN tells us which one your car has.

My Sportage was stolen and recovered. Will a new key fix it?

Usually not by itself. These turn-key cars were common theft targets, and the ignition lock is often damaged. It generally needs replacing, and we cut a key to match the new lock.

Why does my Sportage key stick in the ignition?

Worn wafers inside the ignition lock are a common cause. The lock may need to be replaced or rebuilt, and a fresh key copy is not always enough on its own.

Do you come to me, or do I bring the car in?

Either works. We have a storefront in Westwood and mobile vans, so we can usually come to the car. See our Sportage key page for other model years.

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

Last updated 2026-10-11.