Highlander Key Battery Low Warning

My 2012 Toyota Highlander with a gasoline engine is showing a 'key battery low' warning. Keyless access isn't working, and there's an error message stored. Unlocking is also impaired. The car only has 51216 km. I suspect the key fob battery. Has anyone experienced this?

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Yep, sounds like the fob battery. Easy fix. Have you tried replacing it yet?

No, not yet. I wanted to ask if there might be other causes, given the error message. Could a simple battery replacement reliably resolve the error?

It's almost certainly the battery. The error's likely just a consequence of the low voltage. But if you're worried, swing by a shop. They can confirm and replace it.

Thank you. I had the battery replaced at a workshop. The issue is resolved and the car key is working again. The total cost was 37€.

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