Subaru Key Replacement | Subaru Keys, Fobs & Keyless Access

Some older Subarus use a bladed key with a chip for starting, plus a separate remote fob for locking and unlocking. Newer models combine both in one key, and higher-spec versions use a smart key for keyless access and push-button start. Knowing which you have tells us exactly what needs replacing.

On the two-piece setup, it's common for only the remote to fail while the key still starts the car, or the other way round. Each part is tested separately, so you only pay for the one that's actually faulty. Where only the remote has failed, Subaru key programming pairs a new remote to the car while the original key carries on starting it.

A Subaru spare key is the simple insurance policy for a car with one key. It's cut and coded at the vehicle while your existing key still works, and registered as a separate key. See Spare Car Keys.

Subaru key programming covers the start chip, the remote and the keyless access function where fitted, with every part tested before we leave. If a keyless Subaru stops sensing its key, try a fresh battery first, as a weak cell is the usual cause. See Car Key Programming.

Subaru remote housings crack and button rubbers wear through, often while the electronics inside are perfectly healthy. A rebuild into a new housing keeps the original programming, so the key works straight away. See Broken Car Keys.

Subaru key replacement is covered across the range, with separate pages for the Impreza, Forester and Outback. Each covers the key types used on its generations.