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Volvo XC60 Key Replacement

Volvo XC60s have been on Dallas–Fort Worth roads since the 2010 era, and across 2 key generations this model has used 2 different key systems — smart proximity key (pcc); smart proximity key. 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 XC60 Keys

The table below is our verified key reference for the Volvo XC60 — 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
XC60 (1st gen)2010–2017Smart proximity key (PCC)Philips/NXP Hitag2 ID46HU101
XC60 (2nd gen, SPA)2018–2022Smart proximity keyDST-AES (ID8A)HU101

Security System & Immobilizer

Volvo used Megamos ID48 and Philips ID46 chips through the 2000s before the SPA platform moved to DST-AES smart keys — with the Ford-era platform quirks we document on our Volvo page.

On the XC60 specifically, the immobilizer families we see are: Philips/NXP Hitag2 ID46, DST-AES (ID8A). 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?

  • 2010–2017: Smart proximity key (PCC) — Philips/NXP Hitag2 ID46 (HU101)
  • 2018–2022: Smart proximity key — DST-AES (ID8A) (HU101)

Our XC60 Key Services


Volvo XC60 Key FAQ

I lost the only key to my XC60. 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 XC60 call.

My XC60 is push-to-start. Can you really program that outside the dealer?

Yes. Late-model XC60s (2018–2022) use a proximity smart key on the DST-AES (ID8A) system — our trucks carry the fobs and the programmer. We cut the emergency blade too.

How fast can you reach my XC60 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.