What damage type is reported for this KIA k5?

The primary recorded damage on file is "front end". Auction reports log primary and secondary damage categories to assess structural, mechanical, or cosmetic repair requirements.

Are there any open NHTSA safety recalls on this vehicle?

There are 6 official NHTSA safety recall(s) on record for this 2021 KIA k5. Detailed recall summaries and free manufacturer remedy instructions are listed in the Safety section above.

How does salvage auction pricing compare to clean retail value?

Salvage and insurance auction vehicles generally sell at 30% to 70% below clean market retail, depending on title status, primary damage severity, and whether the vehicle is verified as run-and-drive.

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2021 KIA k5

VIN: 5xxg34j28mg003617run & drive verifiedfront end

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Damage Index: 6/10

This 2021 KIA k5 (VIN: 5xxg34j28mg003617) was cataloged in salvage auction records at -. Primary damage recorded is front end with 6 active NHTSA safety recall(s).

Auction Status

Unsold / Archive

Primary Damage

front end

Location

Auction Date

January 1, 1970

Auction Final BidN/A

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Final Bid

N/A

Est. Retail Value

N/A

Savings

N/A

Primary Damage

front end

Condition

run & drive verified

Odometer

14342

Damage Analysis

6/10

High Damage

front end

Damage Location Map

1 area affected

Front End

Front bumper, hood, headlights, radiator area

Damage Legend

Primary Damage

front end

Secondary Damage

No Damage

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Vehicle Timeline

Manufactured

2021

Vehicle was manufactured and entered service as a 2021 model year vehicle.

Damage Event

December 1969

Vehicle sustained front end damage and was declared a total loss or salvage.

Auction Listed

1970-01-01

Vehicle was listed on a public salvage auction platform (Copart or IAAI) for bidding.

Sold at Auction

Latest

January 1, 1970

Vehicle was sold to the highest bidder at the salvage auction.

NHTSA Recalls

6 recalls

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

#21V164000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

#21V519000

Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC214.

LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST

#21V447000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with Lane Following Assist (LFA) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.

Remedy: Dealers will update the R-MDPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 24, 2021. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC213.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

#22V760000

Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC250.

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

#23V149000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC263.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

#25V794000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2024 K5 vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the check valve. The fuel tank will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC356. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 1, 2025.

2021 KIA k5 Auction Analysis & Record Context

This report represents historical salvage auction aggregation for the 2021 KIA k5, designated by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 5xxg34j28mg003617. Historical records document the vehicle being cataloged through salvage auction inventory originating out of the - facility.

The vehicle was branded with a primary damage attribution of front end alongside documented secondary damage noted as -. Under standard automotive insurance appraisal practices, vehicles categorized under this loss type are evaluated against localized fair retail thresholds (estimated in clean condition at N/A) prior to disposition. Final bidding outcomes remain archived within historical lots.

Notice: Auction data, repair indexes, and retail values are compiled for informational and historical audit purposes. Prospective rebuilders or buyers should conduct independent on-site mechanic inspections before participating in live vehicle transactions.

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Verified auction answers & intelligence for VIN: 5xxg34j28mg003617

This 2021 KIA k5 (VIN: 5xxg34j28mg003617) was listed at auction via -. Final sale price is subject to lot confirmation and auction verification.

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Severity Index6/10

Risk LevelModerate

Moderate structural or mechanical impact. Professional frame & mechanical inspection recommended.

Low RiskModerateCritical

Estimated Repair Range

NaNNaNExceeds Normal Threshold

Calibrated from official insurance estimator

Market PositionPending Data

Market spread comparison unavailable

* Computed by AutoBidTrace analytical models using historical salvage auction spreads and damage category baselines. Independent physical appraisal recommended prior to bidding.

Market Comparison

Avg Sale Price

$564

Min Sale Price

N/A

Max Sale Price

$18,000

Total Auctions

156

Auction Details

Lot #: #80525653
Auction House: IAAI
Location: -
Country: -
Auction Date: January 1, 1970

Vehicle Information

VIN: 5xxg34j28mg003617
Year: 2021
Make: KIA
Model: k5
Engine: 1.6
Transmission: automatic
Drive: awd
Fuel Type: gas
Odometer: 14342
Title / Brand: -
Loss Type: -
Primary Damage: front end
Secondary Damage: -

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