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Toyota Venza Key Replacement

Toyota Venzas have been on Dallas–Fort Worth roads since the 2009 era, and across 1 key generation this model has used 1 different key system — smart / proximity. Whichever yours is, DFW Keys 4 Cars cuts and programs it at your location, 24/7: spare keys, lost-everything replacements, fob programming, and lockouts. Call (214) 717-6398.


About Venza Keys

The table below is our verified key reference for the Toyota Venza — model years, key types, and the transponder/immobilizer family each generation uses. Generations overlap at boundary years, and trim levels (keyed vs. push-to-start) can differ within the same year, so we always confirm the exact part by VIN before dispatching.

Model / GenerationYearsKey TypeTransponder / ImmobilizerBlade / FCC
Venza2009–2016Smart / proximityDST80 “G” (HYQ14FBA)TOY48 (insert)

Security System & Immobilizer

Toyota’s immobilizer evolved through four transponder families — Texas 4C on 90s cars, the 4D67 “dot” chip, the DST80 “G” chip, and today’s 128-bit “H” chip — before the Smart Key System brought push-to-start proximity fobs. Each family needs different programming procedures, which our equipment covers end to end.

On the Venza specifically, the immobilizer families we see are: DST80 “G” (HYQ14FBA). A key that is cut correctly but not programmed to this system will turn the locks and never start the engine — programming is the half of the job that matters.

Which key does your year have?

  • 2009–2016: Smart / proximity — DST80 “G” (HYQ14FBA) (TOY48 (insert))

Our Venza Key Services


Toyota Venza Key FAQ

I lost the only key to my Venza. What now?

We come to the vehicle, verify ownership, cut a new key from the VIN, and program it on-site. No tow, no dealer wait — this is our most common Venza call.

My Venza is push-to-start. Can you really program that outside the dealer?

Yes. Late-model Venzas (2009–2016) use a proximity smart key on the DST80 “G” (HYQ14FBA) system — our trucks carry the fobs and the programmer. We cut the emergency blade too.

How fast can you reach my Venza in DFW?

We dispatch the nearest mobile unit across the whole metroplex, 24/7. Call (214) 717-6398 with your location and we’ll give you an honest ETA.