Kia K5 steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $230
- High
- $520
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia K5 steering column?
Asking prices from 381 salvage yards in 45 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 steering column
What the steering column does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used steering column price guide →
Price summary
A used Kia K5 steering column costs $75 to $520, with a median asking price of $222. Based on 742 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)$231
Grade B (good)$219
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$520413 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$450319 listings
Grade XUngraded$130–$25010 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$520 | 413 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$450 | 319 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $130–$250 | 10 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$231
Grade B$219
Ungraded$185
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$520 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia K5 steering column is listed
We found priced Kia K5 steering column listings at 381 salvage yards across 45 states. Florida supplies the most, with 210 listings (9% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in North Carolina ask a median $140, while Florida yards ask $258, 84% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 210 | 19 | $258+16% |
| Texas | 207 | 28 | $211-5% |
| North Carolina | 164 | 22 | $140-37% |
| California | 157 | 25 | $207-7% |
| Michigan | 124 | 22 | $245+10% |
| Georgia | 117 | 16 | $191-14% |
| Illinois | 101 | 15 | $219-1% |
| Missouri | 97 | 15 | $250+13% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $222 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia K5 steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $222
- Kia K5 median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $410–$970
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for steering column replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full steering column replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
column mounted power steering motor, w/o fog lamps; non-heated steering wheel38 listings$270$150 – $365
rack mounted power steering motor, heated steering wheel9 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$200$125 – $375
column mounted power steering motor, w/o fog lamps; heated steering wheel
1 listings$171$171 – $171Model-year comparison
What does a Kia K5 steering column cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia K5 steering column cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia K5 steering column 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 5% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $231.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, column mounted power steering motor, fog lamps, non-heated steering wheel, lists at a $171 median, while rack mounted power steering motor, non-heated steering wheel commands $372, a 118% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $210, while 2025 tops the table at $237. Parts from 2021–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia K5 sits 53% above the Subaru Impreza ($145), 78% above the Subaru Outback ($125), and 53% above the Honda Civic ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used steering column: what to check
- Inspect intermediate shaft u-joint splines: Check lower universal joints for play, binding, or stripped pinch-bolt splines where the column meets the rack.
- Verify electric power steering motor inclusion: Ask if columns with integrated electric assist include the assist motor, reduction gear, and module assembly.
- Check tilt and telescoping locking lever: Test manual tilt and telescoping levers to ensure column lock shoes clamp tightly without slipping under load.
- Confirm ignition switch and clockspring wiring: Match multi-function switch stalk plugs, clockspring connectors, and key tumbler housings to your vehicle.
- Lock steering wheel straight before installation: Lock steering wheel alignment straight before installation to prevent over-rotating and snapping internal clockspring wires.
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What other Kia K5 parts are priced?
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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 steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruImprezavsKiaK5
Impreza$145
K5$222
$77 diff6,199 listings
Steering ColumncompareSubaruOutbackvsKiaK5
Outback$125
K5$222
$97 diff5,982 listings
Steering ColumncompareHondaCivicvsKiaK5
Civic$145
K5$222
$77 diff5,592 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsKiaK5
Prius$111
K5$222
$111 diff5,330 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaK5
Class$210
K5$222
$12 diff5,131 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesSClassvsKiaK5
Class$225
K5$222
$3 diff4,832 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±99%
Acura ILX
$106median
$55$265
Acurawide ±97%
Acura Integra
$188median
$85$449
Acurawide ±126%
Acura MDX
$151median
$75$455
Acurawide ±139%
Acura RDX
$156median
$60$493
Acurawide ±117%
Acura TLX
$150median
$40$391
Kiawide ±232%
Kia Forte
$155median
$40$760
Kiawide ±193%
Kia Optima
$155median
$45$643
Kiawide ±97%
Kia Seltos
$193median
$75$450
Kiawide ±209%
Kia Sorento
$208median
$50$920
Kiawide ±154%
Kia Soul
$186median
$50$624
Kiawide ±162%
Kia Sportage
$242median
$60$845
Kiawide ±84%
Kia Telluride
$231median
$90$480
Common questions
Kia K5 steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Kia K5?
The median asking price is $222 across 742 priced listings from 381 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $231. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $210.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia K5 steering column?
Using a used part, a Kia K5 steering column replacement typically runs $410–$970 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $222, and independent-shop labor for steering column replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. 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, 2022, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia K5 steering column years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia K5 steering column 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.