2022 Toyota Tundra Key Replacement

The 2022–2026 Tundra uses the same key setup, so everything on this page applies to those years too. The full picture is on the Toyota Tundra key guide.

2022 Toyota Tundra: key facts

Key type: Smart / proximity key
Push-to-start: Yes
Transponder chip: 8A-BA (128-bit DST-AES smart)
Programming: OBD
All keys lost: We can originate new keys on site

All-new XK70: push-button start standard on the 8A-BA smart system. Toyota's immobilizer-reset bulletin (T-SB-0013-24, hosted by NHTSA) covers 2022-2024 Tundra all-keys-lost via a TIS pass-code; US jobs generally require locksmith-credentialed (LSID/NASTF VSP) access.

What key does the 2022 Tundra use, and what does that mean for you?

The 2022 model year is the start of the all-new XK70 Tundra. Push-button start is standard, and the truck uses Toyota's 8A-BA smart system. That is a 128-bit DST-AES chip family, and our source for it is transpondery.com. This is not the bladed key with a plastic head that older Tundras used. The truck senses the fob in your pocket and lets you start it with the button.

There is also a mechanical backup key. If the fob battery dies, the backup lets you get into the truck, and you can still start it by following the procedure for a weak fob. Keep that backup key somewhere you can reach it, not locked inside the truck.

Three problems come up most often on this setup:

Fob battery failure, which shows up as a 'key not detected' message.
Water-damaged fobs, such as one that went through the wash or sat in a wet pocket.
A lost fob, which costs more to replace than a bladed key from an older truck.

Spare fob or all keys lost: how do they differ on this truck?

Making a duplicate on the 2022 Tundra requires an original key. If you have at least one working fob, we can add another to the truck. This is the easier job, and it is the one to do before you lose the last key.

If every key is lost, replacement is still possible. Toyota publishes an immobilizer-reset bulletin, T-SB-0013-24, hosted by NHTSA. It covers 2022 to 2024 Tundra all-keys-lost situations and works through a TIS pass-code. In the US, these jobs generally require locksmith-credentialed access, specifically LSID and NASTF VSP. Programming on this truck is done through the OBD port and needs NASTF SDRM access.

In plain terms, an all-keys-lost job has more steps than adding a spare. It takes more care and more verification, and we will tell you up front how the access side will be handled.

How we handle a 2022 Tundra key job

Whether you call from a driveway or a parking lot, the process looks like this.

Call (213) 577-1366. Tell us the year and model, and whether you have any working key at all. Someone answers around the clock, every day of the year.
We confirm the details against your VIN and ownership, so we know exactly which fob your truck takes.
We tell you whether this is a spare-key job or an all-keys-lost job, and how the access and programming will work, before any work begins.
We come to you with a mobile van, or you bring the truck to our Westwood storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd if it is drivable.
The new fob is programmed through the OBD port. Then we test it: unlock, push-button start, and the mechanical backup key if one is being cut.

Locked out or need a locksmith now?

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

Call (213) 577-1366

What affects the price of a 2022 Tundra key?

We don't quote numbers on a web page, because the honest answer depends on your situation. These are the things that move the cost:

Spare or all keys lost. An all-keys-lost job involves the TIS pass-code process and more labor than adding a fob to a truck you can already start.
How many fobs you need. Programming a second fob in the same visit is usually the more economical route than coming back later.
Whether the truck can be driven to us or we have to come to you. Mobile service means the van travels to your location.
Whether the mechanical backup key needs cutting along with the fob.
The condition of what you have. A fob that only needs a battery is a very different job from one that is water-damaged beyond use.

What we confirm by VIN, and why call us

The data we hold for the 2022 Tundra is verified, but trim and build details can vary, and a VIN lets us check the exact part before anything is ordered or programmed. If anything in a job turns out to depend on Toyota's dealer, we will say so plainly rather than let you wait on us.

Wilshire Lock & Key has been in business since 1987. We are one company with a storefront and our own mobile vans, so you are not passed to a dispatcher who sends a stranger. 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 that number before they start. For other Toyota pickups and SUVs, see our Toyota key replacement page, or browse all car key services. If you want details on the model across other years, the Toyota Tundra key guide has them, and the contact page lists other ways to reach us.

Frequently asked questions

What type of key does a 2022 Toyota Tundra have?

It uses a smart proximity key with push-button start. The chip family is 8A-BA, a 128-bit DST-AES smart system, and there is a mechanical backup key for when the fob battery is dead.

My Tundra says 'key not detected.' Do I need a new key?

Not always. A weak fob battery is a common cause of that message. Try the mechanical backup key for the door and the weak-fob start procedure first. If the fob still doesn't work, or it got wet, call us.

Can you make a spare if I have a working key?

Yes. Duplication on this truck requires an original key, so having one working fob is the easy case. Adding a spare while you still have one is the better time to do it.

Can you replace the key if I lost every fob?

It is possible. Toyota's bulletin T-SB-0013-24 covers 2022 to 2024 Tundra all-keys-lost situations through a TIS pass-code, and these jobs generally need locksmith-credentialed access. Call us and we will explain how your job would go.

How is the new fob programmed?

Programming is done through the OBD port, and it requires NASTF SDRM access. It is not something you can do at home with a battery and a button sequence.

Will it cost more than a key for an older Tundra?

Generally yes. Lost-fob replacement on this truck costs more than a bladed key for an older model, because of the smart fob and the programming involved. We confirm the specifics with your VIN before starting.

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

Either works. We run mobile vans, and we also have a storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood. Call (213) 577-1366 and we will help you pick the right option.

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

Last updated 2026-10-11.