Hyundai Key Fob Programming
We cover two Hyundai models, the 2012 and 2013 Accent and the Santa Fe from 2013 to 2016. Neither can be programmed at home, so a new key or remote needs a locksmith or dealer. The Santa Fe years come with either a remote-head key or a push-button smart key, so match yours by FCC ID on the model page. Every Hyundai fob we cover takes a CR2032.
Choose your Hyundai model for programming steps, the battery it uses, and the correct replacement fob with FCC ID and part number — 6 model years across 2 models.
A brass dot marks models with verified replacement-fob data (FCC ID + part number).
Can you program a Hyundai key fob yourself?
Not at home. None of the 6 model years we cover has an owner programming procedure, so every Hyundai fob and key has to be programmed by a locksmith or dealer with a diagnostic tool. The model pages still list the exact replacement fob and battery for each year.
What battery does a Hyundai key fob take?
Every Hyundai fob we cover takes a CR2032.
| Battery | Model years | Models |
|---|---|---|
| CR2032 battery on Amazon | 6 | Accent (2012–2013); Santa Fe (2013–2016) |
Hyundai key types
The replacement keys we've matched to Hyundai models fall into 4 types. A model year can take more than one, which is why the model pages list each option with its FCC ID.
- Remote 2012–2013
- A separate key fob that only handles locking and unlocking.
- Transponder Key 2012–2016
- A cut metal key with a chip in the head. No buttons.
- Proximity Key 2013–2016
- Stays in your pocket — the car unlocks and starts without inserting a key.
- Remote Head Key 2013–2016
- One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
What Hyundai key programming costs
US price ranges for the key types above, with a working key on hand. Losing every key costs more, $200–$500 at a locksmith for a basic fob or transponder key.
| Key | Locksmith | Dealer |
|---|---|---|
| Basic remote, working key on hand | $50–$150 | $100–$250 |
| Transponder or remote-head key | $75–$200 | $150–$350 |
| Smart / push-to-start key | $150–$400 | $250–$600 |
Full breakdown and sources: key fob programming cost .
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