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23 model years · 2002–2024

Kia Soul key fob reference.

Year-by-year OEM part numbers, transponder chip family, fob form factor, button configuration, and aftermarket programmer compatibility for the Kia Soul. Pick your year below.

Latest year2024 Latest fob typeIntegrated Transponder Fob Latest chipPCF7952 (PEPS) Aftermarket$25–$60

Pick your year

Each year links to the full per-vehicle reference: part numbers, FCC IDs, chip details, buttons, programmer compatibility.

2024Trans 2023Trans 2022Smart 2021Smart 2020Smart 2019Smart 2018Smart 2017Smart 2016Trans 2015Trans 2014Smart 2013Trans 2012Basic 2011Trans 2010Trans 2009Trans 2008Trans 2007Trans 2006Trans 2005Basic 2004Trans 2003Trans 2002Basic

Why model year matters for the Soul

The Kia Soul doesn't use one key fob — it uses several, and which one your vehicle takes is dictated almost entirely by model year and trim. The data is unforgiving: ordering the wrong fob is the most common reason a fob "looks the same" but fails to pair, and it's a $40–$120 mistake you can avoid in five minutes by checking the year-specific page.

The latest year we track for the Soul is 2024, which uses a Integrated Transponder Fob built around the PCF7952 (PEPS) transponder chip. That fob carries an OEM MSRP in the $120–$220 range; reputable aftermarket equivalents run $25–$60. On this generation, onboard pairing procedures are still viable on most trims when you have at least one working key in hand.

Cross-reference your existing fob. Before you buy a replacement, compare the FCC ID printed on the back of your current Soul fob with the FCC IDs listed on the year-specific page. Don't recognize a term? Our glossary explains every acronym in plain language.

What the per-year pages cover

  • OEM part numbers — manufacturer reference codes you can quote at a dealer parts counter.
  • Aftermarket part numbers — common aftermarket SKUs that match the OEM fob's chip and FCC ID.
  • FCC IDs — printed on the back of every legal fob; the most reliable cross-reference for compatibility.
  • Transponder chip details — chip name, manufacturer, encryption tier, and operating frequency.
  • Button configuration — which buttons appear on the OEM fob (LOCK, UNLOCK, PANIC, REMOTE_START, TRUNK / LIFTGATE, etc.).
  • Programmer compatibility matrix — full / partial / dealer-only rating for every aftermarket programmer in our index.
  • OEM vs aftermarket pricing — realistic ranges so you know if a deal is too-good-to-be-true.
  • Battery type — CR2032, CR2025, or CR1632 depending on year and trim.

Picking the right replacement Soul fob

Before clicking buy on any aftermarket fob for the Soul, confirm three things: (1) the FCC ID on the listing matches one of the FCC IDs we list for your year, (2) the transponder chip family inside matches your year's chip, and (3) the button layout matches your existing fob (no point buying a 5-button fob if your truck didn't ship with remote-start hardware to receive the signal). Reputable aftermarket sellers list both the FCC ID and the chip in the product description; if a listing doesn't, scroll past it.