2021 Hyundai Tucson
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Q: How much more does all-keys-lost cost vs a spare?

Significantly more, on any Hyundai. When you still have one working key, adding a spare is a quick programming job. When all keys are lost, the immobilizer needs to be reset and new keys programmed from scratch using a PIN code pulled from the vehicle. Hyundai AKL procedures erase all existing keys and require every key you want active to be programmed in that session. One Hyundai owner paid $375 at the dealer just for basic key replacement. The best advice is to get a spare made while you still have a working key. It will save you hundreds down the road.

Q: Are aftermarket Hyundai keys cheaper and do they work?

Aftermarket keys are cheaper upfront, but on Hyundais the quality varies wildly. One locksmith described Amazon fobs as having roughly a 50 percent success rate. Another owner bought eBay fobs advertised as compatible with their 2014 Santa Fe, but the locksmith confirmed they were completely wrong for the vehicle. The seller had lied about compatibility. Hyundai and Kia share key platforms on many models, which means a fob labeled for one might not work on the other despite looking identical. We carry keys that are verified for your specific Hyundai model so you are not gambling on compatibility.

Q: How many buttons does the 2021 Hyundai Tucson key have?

Your 2021 Hyundai Tucson key has 7 buttons. The button count helps identify exactly which fob your vehicle uses, since Hyundai uses different remotes across trim levels and model years of the same vehicle. Higher trims with remote start use fobs with more buttons than base models. When you call us, having this detail helps us confirm the right key before we head out.

Q: Are there hidden fees I should watch out for?

Not with us. Our price is our price: key, cut, program, mobile service, all in. But watch out for scam locksmiths and inflated dealer quotes. One owner called a locksmith who quoted $29 over the phone, then charged $171 after the job because it was a Sunday. Another was quoted $160 minimum and ended up paying $850 with multiple add-on fees. Hyundai dealers are not much better. One dealer quoted $886 for two keys and another charged $628 for a single flip key on a Palisade. With EZ Car Keyz, 239 is the total. Period.

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2021 Hyundai Tucson Smart key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

People lose all their Hyundai keys more often than you'd think. The most common story isn't dramatic. They bought the car used with one fob, always planned to get a spare, and years later that fob finally gives out. The shell cracks, the battery corrodes, or it goes through the washing machine.

A customer at her apartment in Carpinteria had her only smart key to her 2021 Hyundai Tucson crack along the seam. The emergency blade snapped when she tried to use the manual door entry. Fob housing in one hand, blade stuck in the door lock. Zero working keys.

I used my VVDI2 to read the transponder data from the cracked fob's chip, which was still intact inside the broken housing. That saved time because I could skip a full immobilizer reset. I extracted the blade fragment, decoded the lock, and cut two fresh keys. Her fob, FCC ID TQ8-FOB-4F28, was a 7-button smart key that I rebuilt into a new shell with the salvaged chip and board. I showed her the chip from the cracked key so she could see it was still good.

She went from zero keys to two in about 40 minutes. Total was around 239. A full AKL without the broken pieces would cost more, and the dealer wanted 425 either way. If you still have the broken fob, bring it. The chip inside a cracked Hyundai smart key is usually salvageable, which makes the job faster and cheaper.

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“Locked out on a weekend night and everyone else wanted $300+. EZ Car Keyz sent Roman late at night for much less. He worked for over an hour and did not give up until the door opened. They even made a new key on the spot.”

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“He arrived within 30 minutes and had everything finished in another 30 minutes for two cars. Everything was programmed and tested perfectly. Cheapest price in town and very honest service.”

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Apr 2024

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“I needed two keys made for my Honda Element. Friendly, fast, fair pricing, and far better than any other locksmith I have used in the area. Best service by far.”

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2021 Hyundai Tucson Pricing Questions

Common pricing questions answered

What is the cheapest way to replace my Hyundai key?▼

Call a mobile locksmith before you call the dealer. Hyundai owners who go straight to the dealer pay $300 to $600 or more for a single key replacement. One owner discovered the dealer actually brings in a mobile key contractor who charges about a quarter of the dealer price, and the fob was done in minutes. A locksmith did two Santa Fe keys for $300 total versus the dealer asking $450 per key. With EZ Car Keyz, a smart key for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson is around 239, and that includes everything. No towing, no dealer appointment weeks out, no backorder delays.

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Are aftermarket Hyundai keys cheaper and do they work?▼

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