2016 Nissan Titan Key Replacement

The 2016–2024 Titan uses the same key setup, so everything on this page applies to those years too. The full picture is on the Nissan Titan key guide.

2016 Nissan Titan: key facts

Key type: Smart / proximity key
Push-to-start: Yes
Transponder chip: 4A (Hitag AES)
Programming: OBD
All keys lost: We can originate new keys on site

Second generation moved to push-button Intelligent Key across trims, including S/SV (dealer spec listings); the Murano/Pathfinder/Titan 2015-2018 IC-204 catalog listings say 4A — one locksmith site claims ID47, which we weight lower.

What kind of key does a 2016 Nissan Titan use?

The 2016 Titan is a second-generation truck, and Nissan moved it to a push-button Intelligent Key across trims, including the S and SV. There is no key to turn in an ignition. The fob stays in your pocket or bag, the truck senses it, and you press the start button.

Inside the fob is a 4A (Hitag AES) transponder chip. Catalog listings for the 2015-2018 Titan, Murano and Pathfinder point to 4A, and several parts sources agree with that. The fob also holds a mechanical backup key, a small blade hidden inside, so you can still open the door if the fob battery dies.

Here is what that setup means for you in practice:

Key type: smart-proximity fob with push-button start.
Chip: 4A (Hitag AES), checked against multiple sources.
Mechanical backup key: yes, built into the fob.
Programming: done through the OBD port. NASTF SDRM registration is not required for this year, according to our data.
A plain cut key from a hardware store will not start this truck. The fob has to be electronically paired to it.

Can you duplicate a 2016 Titan key, or is it all keys lost?

Both are possible. If you still have a working fob, adding another is the more straightforward job. For this setup, duplication starts from an original key, so having one in hand makes the process smoother. The new fob is paired to the truck through the OBD port.

If every key is gone, that is not the end of the road. All keys lost is possible on this truck. It takes a little more work because there is no original to start from, and the truck cannot be driven anywhere, so we can bring a mobile van to you or you can arrange to have the truck brought to our Westwood storefront. Here is how an all-keys-lost job generally goes:

You call (213) 577-1366 and give us the year, model, and where the truck is parked.
We confirm the VIN and that the truck is yours, with ID and ownership paperwork.
We confirm the correct fob for your truck before anything is ordered or cut.
We prepare the mechanical backup blade so the doors can be opened with a key.
We connect to the OBD port and program the new fob to the truck.
We test everything: door lock and unlock, push-button start, and that the truck recognizes the fob.

What affects the price of a 2016 Titan key?

We do not put numbers on a page because the real cost depends on your situation. These are the things that move it, so you know what you are being quoted for:

Whether you have a working key. Adding to an existing key is generally less involved than all keys lost.
The fob itself. It needs to be the right one for your truck, and the FCC ID and IC numbers matter. A lower-cost fob that does not match can fail to pair and end up costing you twice.
How many fobs you need programmed, since a spare made at the same visit is usually the more economical route than coming back later.
Whether the mechanical backup blade needs cutting.
Where the truck is: our storefront, or a mobile visit, and what time of day or night you need us.
What we find when we connect, such as a damaged fob or a truck that has had earlier key work.

Locked out or need a locksmith now?

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

Call (213) 577-1366

Before you call: dead batteries, damaged fobs, and one thing we confirm

Many 2016 Titan key calls turn out to be something smaller than a lost key. If the dash says the key is not detected, try the backup method first: hold the fob right against the start button and press. The truck can often read the chip at close range even when the battery is weak. Then replace the fob battery.

The other common problems are water-damaged or crushed fobs, which happen when a fob goes through the wash or gets dropped under a truck tire, and aftermarket fobs whose FCC ID and IC numbers do not match the original. Those mismatched fobs often fail to pair, which is why we check the numbers before we start.

One honest note. The chip family is listed as 4A (Hitag AES) in the 2015-2018 catalog listings, and we are confident in that. One locksmith website claims ID47 instead. We weight that source lower, since it conflicts with the catalog data. Still, we do not rely on a web listing for your truck. We confirm by VIN and by looking at the fob in person before programming anything.

Why call Wilshire Lock & Key for a Titan key?

We have been in business since 1987, with a storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood and mobile vans that serve 140 cities across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. When you call, you reach us directly, not a dispatch middleman who sells your job to someone else. 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 for it before they start. You can read more about our Nissan Titan key services, browse other Nissan models, see our full range of car key services, or use the contact page if you would rather write than call.

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Nissan Titan have a push-to-start key?

Yes. The second-generation Titan uses a push-button Intelligent Key across trims, including the S and SV. The fob needs to be inside the truck for the start button to work.

My Titan says the key is not detected. What can I do?

Hold the fob directly against the start button and press it. That backup method can work when the fob battery is weak. If it still does not work, replace the battery. If that fails too, the fob may be damaged or unpaired, and we can test it.

Can you make a new key if I lost every 2016 Titan key?

Yes, all keys lost is possible for this truck. We verify the VIN and your ownership, prepare the right fob, and program it through the OBD port. Call (213) 577-1366 to start.

Can I buy a fob online and have you program it?

Sometimes, but be careful. Aftermarket fobs whose FCC ID and IC numbers do not match the original often fail to pair. Tell us what you are looking at before you buy, and we can check the numbers against your VIN.

What chip does the 2016 Titan key use?

Catalog listings for 2015-2018 Titan models point to 4A (Hitag AES). One locksmith site says ID47, but we give that less weight. We confirm by VIN and by inspecting the fob before we program.

Does the fob have a regular key inside it?

Yes. The fob contains a mechanical backup key, so you can still unlock the door if the fob battery is dead or the fob fails.

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

Last updated 2026-10-11.