How much is a Toyota smart key replacement?
A spare Toyota or Lexus smart key runs $200–$425, or $250–$475 if no working key is left – all-inclusive. Chip and remote-head keys cost less; see the table above.
Toyota & Lexus Key Replacement in San Diego
Toyota and Lexus are the cars we make the most keys for – RAV4, Camry, Corolla, Tacoma, Tundra, Highlander, Sienna, Prius and Lexus RX, ES, UX and TX. Spare or all keys lost, we cut and program the key at your car or at our Rosecrans workshop.
Spares from $120 · All keys lost from $170 · All-inclusive · Typically 20–40 minutes away
Recent Toyota & Lexus jobs
Which Toyota & Lexus key do you have?
Chip (transponder) keys
Older Corolla, Camry and Tacoma models use a plain-head key with a chip the truck or car must recognize.
Remote-head keys
Many 2010s Toyotas – Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Highlander, Tacoma – have the lock buttons built into the key head.
Push-to-start smart keys
Newer RAV4, Camry, Highlander, Sienna, Prius, Tundra and most Lexus models use a proximity smart key.
A few of the newest Toyota and Lexus smart-key models need a key we order first – we tell you on the phone before we come out.
Toyota & Lexus key prices
| Key type | Spare | All keys lost |
|---|---|---|
| Transponder (chip) key | $120–$180 | $170–$230 |
| Remote-head key | $140–$230 | $190–$280 |
| Flip key | $160–$260 | $210–$310 |
| Smart key / push-to-start fob | $200–$425 | $250–$475 |
Every price includes the key, blade cutting, programming, testing, travel to you and tax. Tell us the year, make and model and we give you the exact price before we head out.
Toyota & Lexus key questions
Can you program a Toyota key if I lost all my keys?
Yes, for most Toyota and Lexus models we make and program a new key at the car with no original.
Do you work on Toyota hybrids like the Prius and Sienna?
Yes – Prius, Prius Prime, Sienna Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid and Lexus hybrids are regular jobs for us.
How soon can you get to me?
During business hours (9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday–Saturday) we are typically 20–40 minutes away in most of San Diego. Evening calls by arrangement; closed Sunday.
Do your keys come with a warranty?
Yes – a 6-month warranty on keys and programming. It does not cover accidental damage, misuse, water damage or dead fob batteries.
Related: Lost all car keys · Spare keys · Key fob programming · Price guide
Need a Toyota & Lexus key?
Call or text the year, make and model and where the car is – we give you a price and the next available time.