Kia Sorento ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $108
- High
- $250
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Sorento ignition switch?
Asking prices from 243 salvage yards in 40 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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
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Part overview
About the Kia Sorento 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 Sorento ignition switch costs $35 to $250, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 706 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$232505 listings
Grade BStandard used$61–$250168 listings
Grade CVisible wear$69–$1007 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$15026 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$232 | 505 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $61–$250 | 168 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $69–$100 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$150 | 26 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$99
Grade C$75
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$250 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Sorento ignition switch is listed
We found priced Kia Sorento ignition switch listings at 243 salvage yards across 40 states. Texas supplies the most, with 160 listings (16% of the total) from 22 yards. Location matters: yards in Wisconsin ask a median $75, while Illinois yards ask $159, 112% 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 | 160 | 22 | $81-18% |
| Illinois | 90 | 12 | $159+61% |
| California | 76 | 21 | $100+1% |
| Florida | 68 | 12 | $99 |
| Michigan | 66 | 12 | $120+21% |
| Wisconsin | 65 | 8 | $75-24% |
| Indiana | 63 | 9 | $100+1% |
| Georgia | 56 | 14 | $99 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Sorento ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Kia Sorento median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$475
- 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
Non-Interchange search using Kia Sorento and similar models
1 listings$50$50 – $50Non-Interchange search using only Kia Sorento
1 listings$50$50 – $50Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Sorento ignition switch cost by year?
20254 listings$50$50 – $50202483 listingsFits 4 years$78$40 – $177202349 listingsFits 4 years$91$40 – $177202247 listingsFits 4 years$78$35 – $177202156 listingsFits 3 years$102$61 – $1982020100 listingsFits 5 years$85$50 – $250201951 listingsFits 5 years$109$40 – $2322018100 listingsFits 5 years$112$40 – $2322017100 listingsFits 5 years$112$40 – $2322016100 listingsFits 5 years$106$40 – $2312015100 listingsFits 2 years$75$35 – $217
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Sorento ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Sorento ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 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 32% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $99.
Model year matters too: 2025 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2017 tops the table at $112. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Sorento sits 1% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 1% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and level with 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.
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What other Kia Sorento parts are priced?
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Axle Shaft
$126median
$29$623
02wide ±207%
Side Mirror
$226median
$40$974
03wide ±221%
Wheels
$201median
$35$924
04wide ±199%
Tail Light
$215median
$40$895
05wide ±153%
Headlight Assembly
$550median
$159$1,840
06wide ±153%
Grille
$225median
$60$750
07wide ±283%
Transmission
$800median
$133$4,662
08wide ±115%
Engine
$2,800median
$872$7,300
09wide ±169%
Fender
$251median
$50$899
10wide ±165%
AC Compressor
$152median
$35$536
11wide ±264%
Strut
$110median
$25$606
12wide ±268%
Radiator
$163median
$50$925
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Sorento ignition switch prices
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Sorento$99
$1 diff2,737 listings
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Class$99
Sorento$99
$0 diff2,491 listings
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RAV4$99
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$0 diff2,244 listings
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$0 diff2,119 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareSubaruCrosstrekvsKiaSorento
Crosstrek$78
Sorento$99
$21 diff2,021 listings
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Sorento$99
$0 diff1,892 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
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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 ±85%
Kia K5
$100median
$50$219
Kiawide ±213%
Kia Optima
$100median
$25$450
Kiawide ±107%
Kia Seltos
$100median
$40$254
Kiawide ±90%
Kia Soul
$102median
$45$229
Kiawide ±98%
Kia Sportage
$99median
$35$230
Kiawide ±66%
Kia Telluride
$78median
$50$153
Common questions
Kia Sorento ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Kia Sorento?
The median asking price is $99 across 706 priced listings from 243 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Sorento ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Kia Sorento ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $99, 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 Sorento model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Sorento ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Sorento ignition switch fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.