Hyundai Key Replacement | Hyundai Flip Keys, Smart Keys & Spares

The fault Hyundai owners notice first is usually the flip mechanism. The spring weakens, the blade stops locking open, or the case cracks around the hinge. In nearly every case, the electronics inside are fine.

A Hyundai flip key like that can be rebuilt with a new case and mechanism, keeping its chip and programming, so it works as soon as it's reassembled. It's far cheaper than a new key, and it's done at the car, usually in well under an hour. See Broken Car Keys.

Hyundai's range covers very different cars, and the keys follow suit. The small i10 and i20 mostly use flip or remote keys, while the Tucson moved to a smart key on higher-spec versions. Each model page covers its own key types.

A Hyundai spare key is quickest and cheapest while one key still works, and it's registered as its own key so one can be removed later. That matters more than ever on newer models where the key itself is costly. See Spare Car Keys.

A Hyundai smart key that the car can't find usually has a tired battery. Fit a new one before anything else. Most smart-key Hyundais will still start if the fob is pressed against the start button. If the warning comes back with a fresh battery, the key or the car's receiver is tested at the vehicle.