2020 Kia Sportage Key Replacement

The 2020–2022 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.

2020 Kia Sportage: 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 QL. Base trims: turn-key with NO immobilizer (theft class list, which runs through 2022) — a cut key starts the car. The smart-key picture at the 2019-2020 boundary is messy: the facelift fob 95440-D9500 (TQ8-FOB-4F08), listed as Hitag 3 / ID47, is catalogued by vendors for anywhere from 2018 to 2022, and transpondery.com also lists a Texas AES ID75 variant — we confirm by fob part number before quoting.

What kind of key does a 2020 Sportage use?

This is a facelift-generation Sportage, and the key situation splits by trim. The base turn-key cars use a mechanical key that goes in the ignition and turns. Those cars have no immobilizer, which means there is no transponder chip inside the key for the car to check. A properly cut key starts the engine.

For you, that makes a lost or broken key a simpler job than on most newer cars. There is no chip to match to the vehicle, so replacement comes down to cutting the key correctly.

Smart-key trims are a different matter. Those fobs carry a chip in the Hitag 3 family (ID47), and the fob needs to be programmed to the car. We do that through the OBD port, and it does not require NASTF secure-data registration on our end. Every 2020 Sportage also has a mechanical backup key, so even a smart-key car has a physical key blade for the door lock.

Turn-key trims: mechanical key, no immobilizer, no programming needed
Smart-key trims: Hitag 3 (ID47) fob, programmed through the OBD port
Mechanical backup key available for the door

Duplicate key or all keys lost: does it matter?

On this setup, not much. You do not need an original key in hand to have a new one made, and an all-keys-lost situation can be solved. If you still have one key, we can copy it. If you have none, we can work from the lock or the vehicle itself and cut a key to match.

On a turn-key Sportage, all keys lost is mostly a cutting problem, because there is no transponder to learn. On a smart-key trim, all keys lost adds the step of programming a new fob to the car, so there is more to it than a simple cut.

What affects the price on a 2020 Sportage?

We do not quote numbers on a web page, because the honest answer depends on a few things we can only see once we know your car. Here is what moves the cost up or down:

Trim: a turn-key car needs a cut key, while a smart-key car needs a fob plus programming. The turn-key route is usually the more economical one.
Whether you have a working key: copying a key you already hold is lighter work than building one from scratch after all keys are lost.
Ignition condition: if the ignition lock is worn or damaged, the key may be fine and the lock is the real problem, which means different work.
Fob part number: on smart-key cars, the exact fob you need affects the part cost.
Where the car is: coming to our Westwood storefront is different from a mobile van visit to your location.

Call (213) 577-1366 and tell us the trim and what key you have, if any.
Send us the VIN or the fob part number if you can read it.
We confirm what the car needs and give you a quote before work starts.
We cut or program the key and test it in the ignition, doors, and any remote functions.

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Ignition damage and theft-era problems

Turn-key Sportages of this era lacked an immobilizer, and they were prime targets in the 2021-2023 Kia theft wave. If your car was stolen and recovered, or someone tried, expect steering-column and ignition damage. A recovered car usually needs a new ignition lock, not just a new key.

The other common issue is plain wear. Ignition lock wafers wear down, and the key sticks or will not turn. A fresh key sometimes helps, but a worn lock can chew up a new key too, so we look at the lock before cutting anything.

One thing we confirm before quoting: the smart-key fob

The smart-key picture around the 2019-2020 model change is messy, and we will not pretend otherwise. The facelift fob, part number 95440-D9500 (TQ8-FOB-4F08), is listed as Hitag 3 / ID47. Vendors catalogue it for anywhere from 2018 to 2022, and one reference also lists a Texas AES ID75 variant. Our data on this is conflicting, not settled.

So on a smart-key 2020 Sportage, we confirm by fob part number and VIN, in person if needed, before we order or program anything. Turn-key cars do not have this uncertainty, since there is no chip involved. If you are unsure which kind you have, look for a start button on the dash. If there is a key slot and no button, it is a turn-key car.

Why call Wilshire Lock & Key

We have been in business since 1987, with a storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood and mobile service vans. You deal with one company, not a dispatch service passing your call along. David, the owner and lead technician, oversees the work. We answer the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and serve 140 cities across Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

California requires locksmith companies to hold a BSIS LCO license, and you should ask any locksmith for that number before work starts. For more on your car, see our Kia Sportage key pages, our Kia key overview, or the main car keys section. You can also contact us with your VIN.

Frequently asked questions

Does a 2020 Kia Sportage have a chip in the key?

Turn-key trims do not. They have no immobilizer, so a cut key starts the car. Smart-key trims use a fob with a Hitag 3 (ID47) chip, but we confirm the exact fob by part number and VIN.

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

Yes. An original key is not required, and all keys lost is possible on this setup. On a turn-key car it is mostly a cutting job. On a smart-key car, a new fob also has to be programmed.

Is my 2020 Sportage a push-to-start car?

The turn-key trims are not push-to-start. Some trims have a smart key, so check your dash for a start button. If you are not sure, give us the VIN and we will tell you what you have.

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

Usually not by itself. These turn-key cars were targeted in the 2021-2023 theft wave, and recovered cars usually need a new ignition lock because of column and ignition damage.

Why does my key stick or refuse to turn?

Worn ignition lock wafers are a common cause. We inspect the lock first, because a worn lock can damage a new key too.

Do you come to me, or do I come to you?

Both work. We have a storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood and mobile vans. Call (213) 577-1366 and we will work out which fits your situation.

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

Last updated 2026-10-11.