Kia Sportage 2011-2013 Key Codes

The Kia Sportage 2011-2013 uses key code series H, with 5,000 documented codes spanning the range H0001-H2500 8-cut 5 is deepest cut, M0001-M2500 5 is deepest cut. Uses a 8-cut double-sided profile. Set the duplicator to flat-bottom cuts 0.1″ wide. Code is typically stamped on the original key bow or available via the VIN through the dealer. The lock is decodable with a Lishi tool. Sign in for the specific match. Bitting data verified as of June 3, 2026.

Code prefix
H
Code range
H0001-H2500 8-cut 5 is deepest cut, M0001-M2500 5 is deepest cut
Years
2011-2013
Total codes
5,000
Lishi decodable
Yes (sign in for tool name)
Cuts per key
8
Last verified

Common questions

What key code series does the Kia Sportage 2011-2013 use?
The Kia Sportage 2011-2013 uses key code series H, with 5,000 documented codes ranging from H0001-H2500 8-cut 5 is deepest cut, M0001-M2500 5 is deepest cut.
Can the Kia Sportage 2011-2013 lock be decoded?
Yes. A Lishi-style 2-in-1 decoder reads the door or ignition lock without disassembly, revealing the bitting code that can be cross-referenced against this series' key code database. The specific Lishi tool match for this vehicle is available to signed-in locksmiths.
How many cuts does a Kia Sportage 2011-2013 key have?
8 cuts on a double-sided profile. Each cut position has a depth value documented in the bitting code, which determines the key cutting pattern.
When was the Kia Sportage 2011-2013 key data last verified?
Bitting data for the Kia Sportage 2011-2013 was last verified June 3, 2026. Verification timestamps are tracked per series, and updates appear here as locksmiths confirm code accuracy in the field.

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