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Check by VIN: 5XXG14J26MG065653Kia K5 2021

What the VIN tells us: country and plant of manufacture, model year, factory specs and manufacturer recalls — plus registration history and the market price.

Market data updated 10.10.2026

Cars / Kia / K5 Free report · 10.10.2026
Kia K5, photos from the listing
KIA · K5 · 2021
Kia K5
2021

1,6 petrol · Front-wheel drive · Automatic

Listing activeZhytomyrUS market
Asking price18 000 $−1 400 $ to the market median
Mileage42 000 kmin the listing · 08.2026
History in Ukraine5 owners6 operations · since 05.2024
Needs attention4
Accidents Mileage42 000 kmbelow the same-age median (144 000 km) · −71% Owners5 owners in UkraineRe-registrations at short intervals Recalls6 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues2
Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidDecodes as: USA · Kia Georgia, Inc
For reference2
Wanted PriceWithin the market−1 400 $ to the market median
02Main risks

First — what affects the decision

Grounds, value, unknowns and a check for each item.

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage lower than typical

42 000 km — lower than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (−71% to the median 144 000 km), −44% to the nominal benchmark 15 000 km/yr. Listing, mileage records.

What it means
An advantage if documents confirm the mileage; without them the stated value is unverified.

Unknown: Whether the service history confirms the mileage.

Grounds in the section below →
02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Frequent owner changes

5 owners in Ukraine, re-registrations at short intervals. Registration operations.

What it means
The car may have been resold due to hidden problems or as stock.

Unknown: Reasons for resales.

Grounds in the section below →
03 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

6 campaigns for Kia K5 2021. By model and model year, not by VIN.

What it means
Some campaigns may have been completed or may not apply to this car's version or trim.

Unknown: Applicability to the VIN and completion status.

Grounds in the section below →
03Listing photo

How the car looks now

Seller's photos from the listing; they do not replace a body inspection and diagnostics.

Current look

23 photos listing
Shown 5 of 23.
04History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2021

Imported from abroad and registered

AM8537HM · Zhytomyr Oblast · private person · white

Sold to a new owner

AM1009HT · Zhytomyr Oblast · private person · white

Gifted to a new owner

AM1009HT · Zhytomyr Oblast · private person · white

Gifted to a new owner

AM1009HT · Cherkasy Oblast · private person · white

Sold to a new owner

AM4658IB · Volyn Oblast · private person · white

Plate change to AM4658IB

AM4658IB · Volyn Oblast · private person · white

Listing (active)

price: · mileage: · Zhytomyr

Today

price: · mileage: · listing active

Owners and registrations

5owners in Ukraine
6registration operations
3plates in records · 2 changes
01
Private person

01.05.2024 → 28.05.2024 · 27 days

Zhytomyr Oblast

02
Private person

28.05.2024 → 01.11.2024 · 5 mo

Zhytomyr Oblast

03
Private person

01.11.2024 → 07.11.2024 · 6 days

Zhytomyr Oblast

04
Private person

07.11.2024 → 03.12.2025 · 1 y

Cherkasy Oblast

05
Private person Current

03.12.2025 → now · 10 mo

Volyn Oblast

Registration operations · 6

DateOperation
01.05.2024Imported from abroad and registered
28.05.2024Sold to a new owner
01.11.2024Gifted to a new owner
07.11.2024Gifted to a new owner
03.12.2025Sold to a new owner
25.02.2026Plate change to AM4658IB
Frequent re-registrations at short intervals.
05Market price

Where this price sits among similar cars

Asking price next to similar listings, the effect of the year and this listing's price changes.

Price within the usual range for similar cars, closer to the lower bound: cheaper than 57% of listings.

Within the market
Asking price18 000 $this car
Median of similar listings19 400 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−1 400 $cheaper than the market median · −7,2%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 43 are cheaper than this car, 57 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−19%2018
+11%2020
this car's year2021

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — +11% · year newer — вибірка надто вузька.

Model market: K5 →

06Mileage

What the mileage says

How much, whether it is typical for the age and what confirms it.

Mileage42 000 kmin the listing
For age−71%to the same-age median (144 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
42 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 102 000 km less · −71%
144 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 5 years
this car has 33 000 km less · −44%
75 000 km
this cardifference with the car

What will confirm the mileage

  1. 1Service records with date, mileage and VINshow how the mileage grew between services
  2. 2Service invoices with odometer readingsindependent dated points, not dependent on the listing
  3. 3Mileage readings from electronic units (workshop diagnostics)control units store their own mileage value
08Cost of ownership

What it costs to own

Annual running budget calculated by LevelCar and, separately, fuel with parameters you can change.

Calculated by LevelCar

Annual running budget

Annual running costs at typical rates for this car.

per year2 190 $≈ 8 200 ₴/mo
Depreciation7,5% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
66%65 300 ₴≈ $1,455
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 1,5% of value per year (age 5 y)
13%13 100 ₴≈ $292
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
10%9 400 ₴≈ $209
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 1,6 l
8%8 000 ₴≈ $178
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
3%2 600 ₴≈ $58
98 300 ₴≈ $2,190total per year · ≈ 8 200 ₴/mo (≈ $183/mo) 34% cash66% depreciation
33 100 ₴≈ $737cash costs · ≈ 2 800 ₴/mo (≈ $62/mo)everything except depreciation
65 300 ₴≈ $1,455depreciation · ≈ 5 400 ₴/mo (≈ $120/mo)7,5% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 19 400 $ · rate 44,85 ₴/$

09Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 19 400 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast% — difference from the value now
10Wanted

Wanted status

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

Check by VIN and plate

Status
As of10.10.2026check date
PlateAM4658IBVIN 5XXG14J26MG065653
11Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Kia K5 2021

5XXG14J26MG065653
RegionNorth America1st character: 5
Brand country (WMI)USAWMI 5XX · Kia
Model year202110th character: M
PlantG11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–35XX · WMImanufacturer and countryUSA · Kia
  2. 4–8G14J2 · VDSbody, engine, trimK5
  3. 96 · check digitvalid
  4. 10M · year code2021
  5. 11G · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17065653 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format and check digitDecodes as: USA · Kia Georgia, IncValid
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year6 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

MakeKia
ModelK5
Production year2021 · 5 years
Engine1,6 l · petrol
DriveFWD
GearboxAutomatic
BodySedan
ColourWhite
12Recall campaigns

Recalls for the model

Manufacturer service campaigns for the model and year — not by VIN.

6 campaigns for Kia K5 2021

by model and year
Airbags · 2Fuel system · 2Lane keepingTransmission
Airbags№ 21V164000check VIN
Campaign description

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

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."

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№ 21V519000check VIN
Campaign description

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

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.

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 keeping№ 21V447000check VIN
Campaign description

LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST

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.

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.

Transmission№ 22V760000check VIN
Campaign description

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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.

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.

Airbags№ 23V149000check VIN
Campaign description

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

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.

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№ 25V794000check VIN
Campaign description

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

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.

13Data completeness

What the report is based on

As of 10.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine6 operationsdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 10.08.2026data available
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 10.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available
14Conclusion

Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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Kia K5 2021 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Kia K5 2021: VIN 5XXG14J26MG065653, production year 2021, mileage 42k km, petrol engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $18,000. Such a check helps to quickly understand how well a specific car matches the market, whether the price looks suspiciously low and whether the mileage is typical for this year.

Market position

Based on current data, year ±2). Market prices range from $16,010 to $22,850 with a median of $19,400, and this offer is within the market: 7% under the median.

Insight: The price is in line with the market — a balanced offer.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 5, transfers — 5, plate changes — 2, years in the registry — 2. The latest recorded operation: Plate change to AM4658IB on 25.02.2026. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: Many owners (5) — frequent resales usually have a reason. The plate was changed 2 times — such changes can split the history into separate episodes. The car appeared in Ukraine recently — the history is short, its origin matters.