Nissan Rogue key replacement in Los Angeles

Nissan Rogue keys by year

What kind of key does your Nissan Rogue use?

The Rogue has been on the road long enough that three different key setups are out there, and the right replacement depends on which one you own. Nissan built the first generation (S35) from 2008 to 2013, the second (T32) from 2014 to 2020, and the third (T33) from 2021 on. A year-by-year table on this page lists the key type and chip family for each model year. This text explains what those rows mean when you are standing in a parking lot holding half a key, or no key at all.

The short version: 2008-2013 Rogues use a bladed transponder key with an ID46 chip. Most 2014 and later Rogues use a push-button Intelligent Key with a 4A (Hitag AES) chip. A few 2014-2020 base cars may not follow that pattern, and we sort that out on the vehicle. For the wider picture on the brand, see our Nissan key replacement overview, or browse all car key services.

2008-2013 Rogue (S35): a bladed key, or a twist-knob Intelligent Key

On base trims, the first-generation Rogue uses a bladed key with an ID46 (Philips Hitag-2) transponder chip and a regular keyed ignition. That is the data we have for every year from 2008 through 2013, and it is verified. An optional Intelligent Key was also offered. It is a proximity fob that pairs with a twist-knob ignition, so there is no blade needed to start the car. If your Rogue has a knob instead of a slot, you are in that group.

Programming on these cars is done through the OBD port. The data shows no special registration requirement for them. The one trap is the hardware-store copy: a blade cut at a kiosk with no transponder chip inside will turn the ignition but will not start the engine. The car needs to recognize the chip, not just the cuts.

One more thing to keep straight. Nissan sold the old S35 body alongside the new one in 2014 and 2015 as the Rogue Select. Those cars keep the bladed ID46 key, so a 2014 or 2015 Rogue Select belongs in this section, not the next one.

2014-2020 Rogue (T32): push-button, with one trim caution

The second-generation Rogue moved most trims to a push-button Intelligent Key. It was one of Nissan's first uses of the 4A (Hitag AES) chip. Early cars use a KR5S180144106-series fob, and the final 2019 and 2020 years use a KR5TXN-series fob. The data lists OBD programming for these years, with no special registration requirement noted.

Here is where we are straightforward about what is settled and what is not. Our records for 2014 through 2020 are marked conflicting, and the reason is the base Rogue S. One parts catalog lists an OEM bladed flip key (CWTWB1G767, part number H0561-4BA1A, listed there as an ID46 chip) for the 2014-2020 Rogue S. That suggests a base S may have a keyed ignition and a different chip than the push-button cars. We cannot tell you from a model year alone which one you have.

So for any 2014-2020 Rogue, we identify the key and the ignition on the vehicle, or by VIN, before we quote. If you are looking at a push-button dash, you are almost certainly in the smart-key group. If you see a key slot, expect the bladed key. Either way we confirm, because ordering the wrong fob is the most common way a simple job turns into a long one.

2021-2026 Rogue (T33): 4A smart keys and PIN-based programming

The all-new third generation arrived for 2021 with a KR5TXN-series 4A smart key. These cars are in what the trade calls the 20-digit rolling-PIN era. To program a key, professional tools calculate a PIN online instead of reading a fixed code from the car. For 2021, that is verified in our data.

For 2022 through 2026, we are careful. Our chip data is verified for the T33 generation, with catalog coverage through 2021, and it carries across the unchanged run. The OBD programming method with online PIN calculation for the later years comes from our industry experience and is marked unverified in our data. In plain terms, we expect the same setup, and we confirm the exact setup by VIN when you call. Whether any additional security registration is needed on your specific car is also something we check per job rather than assume.

If you drive a recent Rogue, give us the VIN up front. It lets us tell you what your car needs before anyone drives out.

Spare key or all keys lost: how it differs by era

Across every Rogue year in our data, a duplicate is made from an existing original key, and an all-keys-lost job is also possible. Neither one means a trip to the dealer by default. Having a working key makes the job simpler, because the car already has a key it recognizes.

With no key left, the work starts from zero. On the 2008-2013 bladed cars, that means cutting a new blade and programming a transponder to the car. On smart-key cars, it means programming a fob with no key present, and on 2021 and later that includes the PIN step. It takes more of our time and more equipment, which is why a lost-everything job costs more than a spare. That difference is also the best argument for making a spare while you still have one key.

Every Rogue year in our data also has a mechanical backup key. On smart-key cars it is a small blade hidden inside the fob. If you only ever use the push button, you may not know it is there. It can open the door when the fob battery dies. It does not replace the programmed fob for starting the car.

Programming reality: is a Rogue key OBD or dealer-only?

Our data lists OBD programming for every Rogue model year, from 2008 through 2026. That means we program the key through the car's diagnostic port at your location. We do not have a Rogue year in our data that is dealer-only, and we are not going to invent one to sound cautious.

We will be honest about the edges, though. For 2014-2020, the unresolved question is trim: a base S with a bladed key may be a different setup from the push-button cars. For 2022-2026, the method is our expected one, confirmed per job. If a specific Rogue turns out to need something we cannot do on site, we will tell you so before work starts and point you to the dealer. You should not find that out after paying for a visit.

One practical note on PIN-era cars: the PIN is calculated for your vehicle using professional tools. Anyone offering to program a 2021 or newer Rogue with a basic scanner and no PIN access is probably not doing what they say.

What affects the cost of a Rogue key?

We do not publish numbers on this page, because the honest answer depends on your car. These are the things that move the cost:

• Key type: a bladed transponder key is a simpler part than a push-button smart key, and the fob itself is a big share of the cost on newer cars.
• Whether you have a working key: copying from an original is the lighter-cost option. An all-keys-lost job takes more work.
• Which trim and which fob: on 2014-2020 cars, the base S question matters, and the fob has to match the car's FCC ID and IC numbers.
• Original equipment or aftermarket: an aftermarket fob whose FCC ID and IC numbers do not match the original can fail to pair. A cheap part that will not pair costs you twice.
• PIN-era programming: 2021 and later cars involve the online PIN calculation step.
• Where and when: a call to your driveway at night is a different job than a visit to our Westwood storefront during the day.
• Condition of the car: a worn ignition on a high-mileage S35 may need attention beyond the key.

Common Rogue key problems we see

The problems on a Rogue follow the generations. These are the ones in our data:

• Worn ignition wafers and key blades on high-mileage 2008-2013 cars. A worn blade can make the key stick or fail to turn even when the chip is fine.
• Cracked key shells, broken remote buttons and dead remote batteries on the older bladed keys. Often the electronics can be moved into a new shell, so you do not always need a whole new key.
• Hardware-store copies with no transponder, which turn the lock but will not start the engine.
• Dead fob battery on smart-key cars, which shows as a 'key not detected' message. The backup is to hold the fob right against the start button, and the car can read it even with a weak battery.
• Water-damaged or crushed fobs. A fob that went through the wash or got sat on is often finished, and a new one has to be programmed.
• Aftermarket fobs that will not pair because the FCC ID or IC numbers differ from the original.

When to call us and when the dealer makes sense

Call us if you have lost every key, if it is evening or a weekend, if the car will not start and you cannot drive it to a dealer, or if you have one working key and want a spare before that changes. We answer the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at (213) 577-1366. We have been in business since 1987, with a storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood and mobile service vans that cover 140 cities across Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

You deal with one company from the call to the finished key. There is no dispatch middleman passing your job to a stranger, and David, the owner and lead technician, oversees the work. If you need to reach us another way, use our contact page or start from the Wilshire Lock & Key home page.

The dealer is a reasonable choice if you are not in a hurry, the car can get there on its own, and you want to go that route. We would rather say that than pretend we are the answer to everything. Whoever you choose, ask for their BSIS LCO license. California requires locksmith companies to hold one, and any legitimate locksmith should be able to give you the number.

How a Rogue key job goes, step by step

Here is the usual order of work, whether we come to you or you visit the storefront.

1. You call and give us the year, trim and VIN, plus whether you have any key left.
2. We work out which setup your Rogue has. On a 2014-2020 car, we check the ignition for a slot or a push button. On a 2022-2026 car, we confirm the setup by VIN.
3. We tell you what the job involves and what affects the cost, before we begin.
4. We cut the blade if the car uses one, or prepare the right smart fob.
5. We program the key through the OBD port, including the PIN step on newer cars.
6. We test every function: starting the car, locking and unlocking, and the remote buttons, then check any backup key you have.

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