Kia K5 ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $119
- High
- $254
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia K5 ignition switch?
Asking prices from 82 salvage yards in 25 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Kia K5 ignition switch
What the ignition switch does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used ignition switch price guide →
Also known asKey SwitchIgnition Starter Switch
Price summary
A used Kia K5 ignition switch costs $40 to $254, with a median asking price of $107. Based on 234 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2021–2024 (4 model years), updated Oct 27, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$110
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$254116 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$239118 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$254 | 116 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$239 | 118 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$110
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$254 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia K5 ignition switch is listed
We found priced Kia K5 ignition switch listings at 82 salvage yards across 25 states. Texas supplies the most, with 134 listings (16% of the total) from 6 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $78, while Texas yards ask $190, 144% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 134 | 6 | $190+78% |
| North Carolina | 88 | 10 | $112+5% |
| Indiana | 62 | 8 | $101-6% |
| Illinois | 58 | 8 | $110+3% |
| Michigan | 58 | 7 | $127+19% |
| New Jersey | 58 | 6 | $99-7% |
| Florida | 58 | 1 | $78-27% |
| Pennsylvania | 56 | 5 | $99-7% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $107 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia K5 ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $107
- Kia K5 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $200–$480
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ignition switch replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full ignition switch replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia K5 ignition switch cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia K5 ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia K5 ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 6 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, conventional ignition, lists at a $100 median, while keyless ignition commands $109, a 9% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $107, while 2023 tops the table at $109. Parts from 2021–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia K5 sits 7% above the Mercedes S Class ($100), 7% above the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 8% above the Mercedes GLE Class ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ignition switch: what to check
- Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
- Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
- Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
- Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
- Plan for key matching or re-keying: Ask if matching door keys are included, or budget for a lock technician to re-key the cylinder to your original key.
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 ±175%
Engine Computer
$181median
$40$675
10wide ±115%
Tail Light
$296median
$75$756
11wide ±125%
Grille
$170median
$50$475
12wide ±79%
Door Assembly
$821median
$350$1,643
Price comparisons
Compare Kia K5 ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsKiaK5
Class$100
K5$107
$7 diff2,265 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsKiaK5
Elantra$100
K5$107
$7 diff2,103 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaK5
Class$99
K5$107
$8 diff2,019 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsKiaK5
RAV4$99
K5$107
$8 diff1,772 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsKiaK5
Camry$100
K5$107
$7 diff1,768 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsKiaK5
Rogue$99
K5$107
$8 diff1,647 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±147%
Acura ILX
$78median
$19$249
Acurawide ±77%
Acura Integra
$78median
$50$170
Acurawide ±145%
Acura MDX
$95median
$20$295
Acurawide ±68%
Acura RDX
$99median
$46$181
Acurawide ±155%
Acura TLX
$78median
$25$267
Kiawide ±156%
Kia Forte
$100median
$39$350
Kiawide ±213%
Kia Optima
$100median
$25$450
Kiawide ±107%
Kia Seltos
$100median
$40$254
Kiawide ±109%
Kia Sorento
$99median
$35$250
Kiawide ±90%
Kia Soul
$102median
$45$229
Kiawide ±98%
Kia Sportage
$99median
$35$230
Kiawide ±66%
Kia Telluride
$78median
$50$153
Common questions
Kia K5 ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Kia K5?
The median asking price is $107 across 234 priced listings from 82 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $107.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia K5 ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Kia K5 ignition switch replacement typically runs $200–$480 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $107, and independent-shop labor for ignition switch replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. 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 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia K5 ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia K5 ignition switch fitments across 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 4 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.