Hyundai Santa Fe Key Replacement
Mobile service across Charlotte & Lake Norman, NC — we come to you
The Santa Fe is the family hauler of the Hyundai lineup — Davidson and Weddington households run them for weekend activities, Lake Norman day trips, and the school-to-sports-field circuit. Two distinct generations span the most common service window. The DM generation (2013–2018) covers both the full Santa Fe and the now-discontinued Santa Fe Sport; the TM generation (2019–2023) reshaped into a 5-passenger crossover after Hyundai moved 3-row duty to the Palisade.
Key hardware splits cleanly between generations. The DM gen used the TQ8-RKE-3F04 flip key on base and GLS trims and a proximity smart key on Limited trims. The TM gen updated to TQ8-RKE-4F41 for remote-entry SE trims and TQ8-FOB-4F27 for push-start SEL and Limited trim — the same smart key FCC ID used in the Sonata DN8. TM smart key programming requires Hyundai security gateway access.
Key types by year — Hyundai Santa Fe
| Years | Key type | FCC ID | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2018 (DM gen — GLS / SE, no push-start) | Keyless entry flip key fob (TQ8-RKE-3F04, 315 MHz, 3/4 button) | TQ8-RKE-3F04 | $175 |
| 2019–2023 (TM gen — SE, no push-start) | Keyless entry remote fob (TQ8-RKE-4F41, 315 MHz) | TQ8-RKE-4F41 | $175 |
| 2019–2023 (TM gen — SEL / Limited, push-start) | Smart proximity key (TQ8-FOB-4F27, 433 MHz, 5 button) | TQ8-FOB-4F27 | $220 |
- 2013–2018 (DM gen — GLS / SE, no push-start): PN 95430-4Z100. Covers full Santa Fe (3-row) and Santa Fe Sport. Limited trims with push-start use a different proximity key — confirm by VIN.
- 2019–2023 (TM gen — SE, no push-start): TM gen base SE trim. PN 95430-S2300. 3-row model discontinued with TM gen — this is a 5-passenger crossover only (Palisade replaced 3-row duty).
- 2019–2023 (TM gen — SEL / Limited, push-start): PN 95440-S1670. Same FCC ID as Sonata DN8 push-start. Requires Hyundai security gateway access — not all Charlotte mobile locksmiths are credentialed for this.
What you pay for — Hyundai Santa Fe key
All-keys-lost adds $50–150 depending on the security system. Quote locked before we leave. No hidden fees.
Common issues we see with Hyundai Santa Fe in Charlotte
- DM Santa Fe (2013–2018) came in both remote-fob and push-start trim lines — the key type depends on the specific trim package, not just the year. Verify Limited vs. GLS/SE before ordering any blank.
- TM gen (2019–2023): SE and SEL use different key hardware. TQ8-RKE-4F41 (no push-start) and TQ8-FOB-4F27 (push-start) look similar in online photos. Ordering by appearance without trim confirmation is a common mistake.
- TM Santa Fe push-start key shares FCC ID TQ8-FOB-4F27 with the Sonata DN8. If you accidentally ordered a Sonata fob for your Santa Fe — same part, but double-check part number to confirm fitment.
- TM gen push-start smart key requires Hyundai security gateway credentials. Many Charlotte mobile locksmiths are not set up for this — we are, and we carry TQ8-FOB-4F27 blanks on the van.
Why not the Hyundai dealer?
Lake Norman Hyundai (20520 Chartwell Center Drive, Cornelius) quotes $275–$400 for Santa Fe key replacement. Weekend and after-hours calls from Lake Norman families are exactly the scenario we built mobile service for — we come to you, nights and weekends included.
How it works
- 1Call usWe confirm your Hyundai Santa Fe year and key type over the phone — usually takes 60 seconds and prevents any wasted trip.
- 2We dispatch a mobile unitA technician drives to your Hyundai Santa Fe with all equipment pre-staged for your vehicle.
- 3On-site cutting & programmingNew key cut, programmed, and tested at your car — every lock cycle, start, and remote button.
- 4Drive awayYou pay only after the new key works — no surprise charges.
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Where we service Hyundai Santa Fe keys
We cover Charlotte, Lake Norman, and surrounding towns — no tow, no dealer appointment. Click your city for local pricing and details.
