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Kia Telluride key replacement in Los Angeles

If you've lost your Kia Telluride key or the fob has died, call Wilshire Lock & Key at (213) 577-1366. Every 2020-2025 Telluride uses a push-button smart key programmed through the OBD port, and we can replace one even when every key is gone. Have the VIN ready.

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Kia Telluride keys by year

YearKey typeChipPush-to-start
2025Smart / proximity key4A (NXP Hitag AES)Yes
2024Smart / proximity key4A (NXP Hitag AES)Yes
2023Smart / proximity key4A (NXP Hitag AES)Yes
2022Smart / proximity key4A (NXP Hitag AES)Yes
2021Smart / proximity key4A (NXP Hitag AES)Yes
2020Smart / proximity key4A (NXP Hitag AES)Yes

What kind of key does a Kia Telluride use?

Every US-market Kia Telluride from 2020 through 2025 uses a push-button start and a proximity smart key. The fob talks to the car through a 4A chip, which is the NXP Hitag-AES family, and an immobilizer is standard on every trim. Our data marks all six model years as verified, so there is no guessing on the chip side.

The whole span is one generation, internal code ON, with a facelift in 2023 that brought new fob designs. There is no 2026 Telluride at all. Kia skipped that model year ahead of the all-new second generation, which arrives as a 2027.

People reach this page with three different problems: a fob that still works but has a dead battery, a missing second fob, or no fobs at all. Each one is a different job with a different cost picture. The table on this page lists key type and chip year by year, and the sections below explain what it means for you. For other models, see our Kia key replacement page, or start from the main car keys page.

What do 2020-2022 Telluride owners need?

The first three model years share the original fob design. These are smart keys, not bladed keys, so there is nothing to cut on a machine and walk away with. A replacement fob has to be the right part for the car and then registered to it through programming, or the car will not start. The 4A Hitag-AES chip is encrypted, which is why this is a programming job and not a copy-machine job.

Programming on these years is done through the OBD port under the dash. Our notes for 2020 through 2022 say a Kia PIN, obtained through the dealer's KDealer system or a NASTF-credentialed source, may be required depending on the tool used. We say 'may' because it genuinely varies, and we confirm the setup for your VIN before we start.

Each fob also carries a mechanical emergency blade. If the car cannot detect the fob, that blade still opens the door. One practical point: if you only have a single fob, do not wait until it is lost. Adding a second key while the first one still works is the simplest version of this job, and it is the one that usually costs less.

What changed with the 2023-2025 facelift?

Kia facelifted the Telluride for 2023 and gave it new fob designs. Catalogs still list the same 4A Hitag-AES smart system for 2023, 2024 and 2025, and those years are verified in our data. A new fob shape is exactly where assumptions cause trouble, though. We do not assume a 2022 fob will work on a 2023 car, or the reverse. We confirm the fob part number for each car, by VIN and in person, before ordering or programming anything.

Programming is again by OBD, and as with the earlier years a Kia PIN may be required depending on the tool. Duplicate work and all-keys-lost work are both listed as possible on every one of these years.

A note for anyone searching for a 2026 Telluride key: there is no such car, because Kia skipped the model year. The second generation arrives as a 2027, and we have no verified key data for it on this page. When those cars come to us we will confirm the exact setup by VIN rather than guess from this generation.

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Duplicate key or all keys lost: what is different?

Across all six model years our data says the same thing: duplicating a key requires an original key, and all-keys-lost is possible. So the year of your Telluride does not change whether we can help. It changes which fob part we need.

A duplicate means you still have at least one working fob. The car recognizes it, and we add a new fob to the car. This is the more straightforward job and usually the more economical route.

All keys lost is a longer job. With no fob to work from, we use the VIN and your proof of ownership to identify the right fob and emergency blade, get into the car's security system, and register the new fob. This is where a Kia PIN is most likely to come into play, depending on the tool.

If you lost one fob out of two, tell us. Whether the missing fob can be removed so it no longer starts the car depends on the tool and the procedure, and we will explain what is possible on your car before we start.

  • Duplicate: bring your working fob, the VIN, and your ID and registration.
  • All keys lost: have the VIN, registration and ID ready, and tell us where the car is and whether it is locked.
  • Lost one of two: bring the fob you still have and tell us what happened to the other.

Is Telluride key programming OBD or dealer-only?

The honest answer is that the method on file for every Telluride year is OBD programming, meaning a programming tool plugged into the diagnostic port under the dash. According to our data, it is not a dealer-only job.

The catch is security access. Depending on the tool, a Kia PIN may be needed to begin, and that PIN comes from the dealer through KDealer or from a NASTF-credentialed source. Our data does not settle whether a NASTF SDRM credential is required for the Telluride, so we do not claim it either way. We confirm the exact route for your car by VIN.

If we look up your VIN and find the dealer is the only workable route for your particular car, we will tell you that on the phone. We would rather say so than send a van for a job we cannot finish. In the meantime, the immobilizer is standard on the Telluride, and in our data the Telluride is not part of the Kia no-immobilizer theft issue you may have read about.

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How does a Telluride key replacement work with us?

The process is the same whether you are calling from a parking lot or from your driveway. It starts with a phone call, and the line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  1. Call (213) 577-1366 and tell us the model year, how many fobs you still have, and where the car is.
  2. Give us the VIN. It is on the dash at the base of the windshield and on the driver's door jamb sticker.
  3. We confirm the fob part number and the programming route for that VIN, which matters most on 2023 and newer facelift cars.
  4. We come to you in a mobile van, or you bring the car to our storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood if it is drivable.
  5. If the car is locked, we open it using the emergency blade method or another non-destructive approach suited to the car.
  6. We verify your ownership with ID and registration, then program the new fob through the OBD port.
  7. We test everything: door lock and unlock, push-button start with each fob, and the emergency blade in the door.

What affects the cost of a Telluride key?

We do not quote numbers on a web page, because the honest price depends on your car and your situation. Here is what moves it. The data is plain that replacing a lost smart fob costs more than the older bladed keys many people remember, since you are paying for an encrypted fob and programming, not just a cut piece of metal.

The biggest factor is whether you have a working fob. A duplicate is usually the more economical route. All keys lost adds steps and security access, which adds cost.

  • Duplicate versus all keys lost, which is the largest single factor.
  • How many fobs you need, since each one is a part plus programming.
  • The exact fob for your year, particularly on the facelifted 2023-2025 cars where we confirm the part number first.
  • Whether a Kia PIN is required for your VIN and the tool we use.
  • Whether the emergency blade also needs to be cut.
  • Where and when the work happens, since a mobile call at night is different from a daytime storefront visit.

What commonly goes wrong with Telluride keys?

Our data lists three recurring problems across every model year, and they are worth knowing because two of them do not need a new key at all.

The first is a dead smart-fob battery. The car reports that the key is not detected, yet the emergency blade still opens the door. That is a sign the fob may only need a new battery, so check before you assume the fob is lost. Your owner's manual describes the backup way to start the car in this situation.

The second is the cost of a lost fob. Replacement runs higher than an older bladed key, which is why adding a spare while you still have a working fob is the smart move.

The third is water-damaged or crushed fobs. A fob that went through the wash, got sat on, or was dropped may stop talking to the car even though it looks fine. Sometimes the fob is beyond repair and a new one is the answer. We will tell you plainly if yours is worth saving or not.

Locked out or need a locksmith now?

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

Call (213) 577-1366

Should you call a locksmith or the dealer?

Both can work on a Telluride. If you have time, the car is drivable, and you are happy to book an appointment at a dealership, that is a legitimate choice. A locksmith makes more sense when you are stranded, when all keys are lost and the car is not going anywhere, or when you want the work done where the car sits.

With us, you deal with one company. Wilshire Lock & Key has been in business since 1987, with a storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood and mobile service vans that serve 140 cities across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. There is no dispatch middleman, and David, the owner and lead technician, oversees the work.

One thing to do with any locksmith, including us: ask about the license. California requires locksmith companies to hold a BSIS LCO license, and you are entitled to ask for it.

If you are not sure which route fits, call (213) 577-1366 or use our contact page. You can also read about the rest of what we do on our home page.

Frequently asked questions

Can you make a Kia Telluride key if I lost all of them?

Yes. Our data lists all-keys-lost as possible on every Telluride year from 2020 through 2025. We work from the VIN and proof of ownership, and a Kia PIN may be needed depending on the tool. We confirm the exact setup by VIN.

Do I need my original fob to make a copy?

For a duplicate, yes. The data says an original key is needed for duplication. If you have no working fob, the job is all-keys-lost, which is still possible but involves more steps.

Is a 2023 or newer Telluride fob the same as an older one?

Not necessarily. Kia gave the 2023 facelift new fob designs, even though catalogs still list the same 4A Hitag-AES smart system. We confirm the fob part number per car by VIN and in person instead of assuming it matches.

Is there a 2026 Kia Telluride key?

No. Kia skipped the 2026 model year, and the all-new second generation arrives as a 2027. We do not have verified key data for the 2027 on this page, so we will confirm the setup by VIN when those cars come in.

Does the Telluride have the Kia immobilizer theft problem?

According to our data, no. The immobilizer is standard on the Telluride, and it is not part of the Kia no-immobilizer theft issue. That does not make the car immune to theft, but it does mean the keys are encrypted and must be programmed.

My car says the key is not detected. Do I need a new key?

Not always. A dead smart-fob battery causes exactly this message, and the emergency blade still opens the door. Try a fresh battery first and check your owner's manual for the backup start procedure. If that does not fix it, the fob may be damaged.

Will you need a PIN from Kia to program my Telluride?

It may be required, depending on the tool. The PIN comes from the dealer through KDealer or from a NASTF-credentialed source. We confirm whether it applies to your VIN before starting the job.

How much does a replacement Telluride key cost?

It depends on whether you have a working fob, how many fobs you need, which fob part your year uses, and whether a PIN is required. A duplicate is usually the more economical route. Call (213) 577-1366 with your VIN and we will walk through it.

Can you come to me if my Telluride will not start?

Yes. We run mobile service vans and serve 140 cities across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Our phone is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also bring a drivable car to our storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd.

We cover all these cities

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

Last updated 2026-10-11.

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