Kia K5: mileage, repairs and prices in Korea
What the inspection records of cars in South Korea show about this model.
Inspections from October 2, 2018 to November 3, 2026
Also sold as Optima
- Inspected cars
- 83 170
- Typical mileage per year
- 13 600 km
- Outer panels repaired or replaced
- 48%
- Frame repairs
- 11%
- Typical asking prices
- ₩4 500 000 – ₩33 500 000
- ≈ $3 348 – $24 924
Mileage by age
Odometer readings at inspection, by the car's age in years. Half of the cars fall within the range shown.
| Age, years | Model year | Typical mileage | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2026 | 7 300 km | 2 800 – 14 300 | 1 712 |
| 1 | 2025 | 19 600 km | 11 900 – 31 000 | 4 503 |
| 2 | 2024 | 37 700 km | 25 000 – 54 900 | 8 203 |
| 3 | 2023 | 56 300 km | 38 600 – 80 300 | 11 972 |
| 4 | 2022 | 69 400 km | 48 700 – 93 400 | 12 499 |
| 5 | 2021 | 76 800 km | 54 900 – 100 000 | 9 130 |
| 6 | 2020 | 91 200 km | 67 800 – 119 600 | 7 578 |
| 7 | 2019 | 103 800 km | 78 100 – 134 300 | 5 921 |
| 8 | 2018 | 110 800 km | 84 100 – 141 700 | 5 697 |
| 9 | 2017 | 119 900 km | 91 000 – 154 600 | 5 542 |
| 10 | 2016 | 123 500 km | 94 900 – 158 600 | 4 636 |
| 11 | 2015 | 128 100 km | 97 300 – 165 100 | 3 280 |
| 12 | 2014 | 135 500 km | 103 700 – 168 600 | 2 015 |
| 13 | 2013 | 137 000 km | 103 900 – 170 200 | 1 408 |
| 14 | 2012 | 141 200 km | 105 200 – 174 400 | 803 |
| 15 | 2011 | 140 900 km | 101 400 – 178 400 | 456 |
| 16 | 2010 | 140 500 km | 110 500 – 169 900 | 123 |
Is this mileage normal?
Compare a car's odometer reading with other Kia K5 cars of the same age.
Body repairs found at inspection
Korean inspections record replaced or repaired outer panels (doors, fenders, hood, trunk lid) separately from frame repairs. Only frame damage counts as an accident in Korea.
| Car age | Outer panels | Frame | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 years | 31% | 6.9% | 15 047 |
| 4–7 years | 49% | 11% | 20 215 |
| 8–11 years | 60% | 16% | 12 948 |
| 12 years and older | 68% | 15% | 3 993 |
| All ages | 48% | 11% | 52 203 |
What inspectors find most often
Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.
| Problem | All ages | Up to 3 years | 4–7 years | 8–11 years | 12 years and older |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leak | 12%Leaking, not just seepage: 1.5% | 3.9% | 12% | 20% | 20% |
| Transmission oil leak | 1.5%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Engine running problem | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Steering problem | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Drive shaft or CV joint problem | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
Asking prices in Korea
Asking prices of cars listed for sale in South Korea over the last year, before shipping and customs.
| Model year | Typical price | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ₩33 500 000≈ $24 924 | ₩28 500 000 – ₩39 990 000≈ $21 204 – $29 753 | 157 |
| 2025 | ₩30 900 000≈ $22 990 | ₩27 500 000 – ₩33 950 000≈ $20 460 – $25 259 | 379 |
| 2024 | ₩28 900 000≈ $21 502 | ₩25 900 000 – ₩31 500 000≈ $19 270 – $23 436 | 910 |
| 2023 | ₩24 500 000≈ $18 228 | ₩21 500 000 – ₩27 780 000≈ $15 996 – $20 668 | 1 436 |
| 2022 | ₩21 900 000≈ $16 294 | ₩18 600 000 – ₩25 200 000≈ $13 838 – $18 749 | 1 517 |
| 2021 | ₩20 000 000≈ $14 880 | ₩17 800 000 – ₩22 500 000≈ $13 243 – $16 740 | 1 808 |
| 2020 | ₩18 500 000≈ $13 764 | ₩16 500 000 – ₩20 700 000≈ $12 276 – $15 401 | 2 363 |
| 2019 | ₩13 300 000≈ $9 895 | ₩11 400 000 – ₩14 900 000≈ $8 482 – $11 086 | 968 |
| 2018 | ₩11 200 000≈ $8 333 | ₩9 550 000 – ₩13 100 000≈ $7 105 – $9 746 | 631 |
| 2017 | ₩9 800 000≈ $7 291 | ₩8 490 000 – ₩11 400 000≈ $6 317 – $8 482 | 457 |
| 2016 | ₩9 000 000≈ $6 696 | ₩7 500 000 – ₩10 500 000≈ $5 580 – $7 812 | 869 |
| 2015 | ₩7 800 000≈ $5 803 | ₩6 300 000 – ₩8 990 000≈ $4 687 – $6 689 | 616 |
| 2014 | ₩6 500 000≈ $4 836 | ₩5 300 000 – ₩7 800 000≈ $3 943 – $5 803 | 430 |
| 2013 | ₩5 800 000≈ $4 315 | ₩4 700 000 – ₩6 850 000≈ $3 497 – $5 096 | 547 |
| 2012 | ₩4 900 000≈ $3 646 | ₩4 200 000 – ₩5 900 000≈ $3 125 – $4 390 | 418 |
| 2011 | ₩4 700 000≈ $3 497 | ₩3 900 000 – ₩5 400 000≈ $2 902 – $4 018 | 391 |
| 2010 | ₩4 500 000≈ $3 348 | ₩3 800 000 – ₩5 000 000≈ $2 827 – $3 720 | 135 |
Kia K5: questions and answers
- What mileage is normal for a 2022 Kia K5?
- Cars of this age typically show about 69 400 km at inspection; half of them have between 48 700 and 93 400 km.
- How often does a used Kia K5 have body repairs?
- 48% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 11% had frame repairs.
- How much does a used Kia K5 cost in Korea?
- Over the last year, a 2020 Kia K5 was typically listed for ₩18 500 000 (≈ $13 764); half of these cars were listed between ₩16 500 000 (≈ $12 276) and ₩20 700 000 (≈ $15 401).
- What problems do inspectors find on a Kia K5?
- Most often: Engine oil leak (12%), Transmission oil leak (1.5%), Engine running problem (1.2%).
Other Kia models
- CarnivalAlso sold as SedonaInspected cars: 115 552 · 2006–2026
- MorningAlso sold as PicantoInspected cars: 101 451 · 2004–2026
- SorentoInspected cars: 82 925 · 2002–2026
- RayInspected cars: 71 984 · 2012–2026
- SportageInspected cars: 63 072 · 2005–2026
- K7Also sold as CadenzaInspected cars: 59 980 · 2010–2021
- K3Also sold as CeratoInspected cars: 49 304 · 2012–2024
- BongoAlso sold as K2500Inspected cars: 46 466 · 2004–2026
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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026