Kia K5 engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $185
- High
- $675
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia K5 engine computer?
Asking prices from 469 salvage yards in 46 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Kia K5 engine computer
What the engine computer does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine computer price guide →
Also known asECUECMPCMEngine Control ModuleEngine Control UnitPowertrain Control Module
Price summary
A used Kia K5 engine computer costs $40 to $675, with a median asking price of $181. Based on 1,159 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2021–2026 (6 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$201
Grade B (good)$163
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$60–$675600 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$450524 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$25735 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $60–$675 | 600 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$450 | 524 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$257 | 35 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$201
Grade B$163
Ungraded$80
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$675 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia K5 engine computer is listed
We found priced Kia K5 engine computer listings at 469 salvage yards across 46 states. Georgia supplies the most, with 236 listings (9% of the total) from 18 yards. Location matters: yards in Georgia ask a median $111, while Michigan yards ask $213, 92% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 236 | 18 | $111-39% |
| Florida | 221 | 20 | $115-36% |
| Texas | 212 | 37 | $135-25% |
| Illinois | 181 | 24 | $175-3% |
| North Carolina | 171 | 23 | $150-17% |
| Ohio | 164 | 26 | $167-8% |
| Michigan | 147 | 36 | $213+18% |
| Wisconsin | 134 | 18 | $202+12% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $181 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia K5 engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $181
- Kia K5 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $275–$630
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine computer replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and key relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full engine computer replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia K5 engine computer cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia K5 engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia K5 engine computer are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 23% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $201.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, naturally aspirated, AWD, lists at a $171 median, while Electronic Control Module, naturally aspirated, FWD, ID 391042S304 commands $264, a 54% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $160, while 2024 tops the table at $296. Parts from 2021–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia K5 sits 62% above the Honda Accord ($112), 63% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 44% above the Hyundai Elantra ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine computer: what to check
- Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
- Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
- Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
- Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
- Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Kia K5 parts are priced?
01wide ±163%
Transmission Control Module
$151median
$48$541
02wide ±167%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$50$550
03wide ±177%
Side Mirror
$250median
$58$944
04wide ±232%
Car Radio
$287median
$65$1,394
05wide ±234%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$25$493
06wide ±192%
Air Bag
$209median
$40$844
07wide ±128%
Wheels
$171median
$40$477
08wide ±106%
Front Seat
$220median
$85$550
09wide ±115%
Tail Light
$296median
$75$756
10wide ±125%
Grille
$170median
$50$475
11wide ±79%
Door Assembly
$821median
$350$1,643
12wide ±151%
ABS Module
$189median
$45$617
Price comparisons
Compare Kia K5 engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsKiaK5
Accord$112
K5$181
$69 diff9,364 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsKiaK5
Civic$111
K5$181
$70 diff9,199 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsKiaK5
Elantra$126
K5$181
$55 diff8,755 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaPilotvsKiaK5
Pilot$125
K5$181
$56 diff6,272 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsKiaK5
Tucson$156
K5$181
$25 diff5,965 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaRAV4vsKiaK5
RAV4$161
K5$181
$20 diff5,315 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±167%
Acura ILX
$138median
$40$500
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$155median
$50$525
Acurawide ±219%
Acura MDX
$135median
$35$625
Acurawide ±162%
Acura RDX
$155median
$42$543
Acurawide ±208%
Acura TLX
$125median
$33$553
Kiawide ±146%
Kia Forte
$138median
$38$440
Kiawide ±275%
Kia Optima
$103median
$25$591
Kiawide ±109%
Kia Seltos
$186median
$55$460
Kiawide ±181%
Kia Sorento
$161median
$35$618
Kiawide ±197%
Kia Soul
$136median
$35$571
Kiawide ±214%
Kia Sportage
$159median
$30$709
Kiawide ±144%
Kia Telluride
$184median
$49$580
Common questions
Kia K5 engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Kia K5?
The median asking price is $181 across 1,159 priced listings from 469 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $201. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $160.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia K5 engine computer?
Using a used part, a Kia K5 engine computer replacement typically runs $275–$630 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $181, and independent-shop labor for engine computer replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include programming and key relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Kia K5 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia K5 engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia K5 engine computer fitments across 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 6 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.