2021 Kia Sorento Sx Prestige — VIN 5XYRK4LFXMG051482: IAAI auction history

Auction record at a glance

Highest recorded bid

$4,850

as of September 7, 2026

Bid visible before the auction closed; not a confirmed final sale price.

Auction: IAAI · Wilmington (nc)
Lot number: 45871517
Auction date: September 8, 2026
Status when recorded: On sale
Primary damage: Front end
Condition: Starts and drives
Odometer: 88,961 mi
Keys: Yes
Location: At The Branch, Castle Hayne, North Carolina, USA
Market value: $22,195

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Auction record summary

This page is the archived IAAI record for the 2021 Kia Sorento Sx Prestige with VIN 5XYRK4LFXMG051482, listed as lot 45871517 at the Wilmington (nc) yard (At The Branch, Castle Hayne, North Carolina, USA). The highest bid AllCarHistory recorded before the auction closed was $4,850, captured as of September 7, 2026; this is not a confirmed final sale price, and auction fees, transport and repairs are not included. The auction was scheduled for September 8, 2026, and the lot status at the time of recording was "On sale". Primary damage noted by the auction: Front end; running condition: Starts and drives. The odometer reading was 88,961 mi. Listed specifications: White, SUV, 2.5l i-4 di, dohc, vvt, turbo, 281hp engine, Automatic transmission, Gasoline. Keys: Yes. The auction also listed a market value of $22,195. AllCarHistory does not sell vehicles and does not take bids: the data above is a snapshot of the IAAI listing, kept so that buyers, importers and insurers can check this VIN's auction history later. Compare it with the photos in the gallery and with other Kia Sorento lots in the archive before relying on it.

Auction history

Every dated event we hold for this VIN. AllCarHistory records what the auction listing showed; it does not confirm a completed sale.

September 7, 2026
Record added to the AllCarHistory archive
September 8, 2026
IAAI auction, lot 45871517
Wilmington (nc) · highest recorded bid $4,850 · status: On sale

Specifications

Odometer

88 961 miles

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

2.5l i-4 di, dohc, vvt, turbo, 281hp

Transmission

Automatic

Body Style

SUV

Primary Damage

Front end

Condition

Starts and drives

Keys

Yes

Color

White

Factory data for this VIN: 2021 KIA Sorento

Decoded from VIN 5XYRK4LFXMG051482 with the NHTSA vPIC database of the US Department of Transportation. This is how the car left the factory, not its present condition.

Trim / series: SX, SXP
Body class: Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Seat rows: 3
Drive type: 4x2
Engine: 2.5 L · 4 cylinders · 281 hp · turbo · Gasoline
Transmission: 8-speed Automatic
Gross vehicle weight rating: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Manufacturer: KIA Georgia, INC
Assembly plant: Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Inc. (KMMG), Georgia, United States (USA)

Standard safety equipment (NHTSA)

Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Electronic stability control
Traction control
Forward collision warning
Pedestrian automatic emergency braking
Lane departure warning
Lane keeping assist
Blind spot monitoring
Adaptive cruise control
Backup camera
Parking assist
Tire pressure monitoring
Keyless ignition

Airbags: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger); 1st Row (Driver and Passenger); 1st and 2nd Rows; Driver Seat Only

NHTSA safety recalls for the 2021 KIA Sorento

The NHTSA database lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2021 KIA Sorento (checked 2026-10-25). A campaign covers part of the production, so not every one applies to this VIN.

Campaign 25V649000 · 2025-09-25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.
Campaign 22V760000 · 2022-10-11
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.
Campaign 22V703000 · 2022-09-19
TRAILER HITCHES
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Campaign 21V519000 · 2021-07-08
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.

To see whether a recall is still open on this exact car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Conclusions

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Frequently Asked Questions - 2021 Kia Sorento Sx Prestige

Common questions about this vehicle and our auction data archive.

Was this Kia sold, and is $4,850 the final price?

We do not know whether the lot sold. AllCarHistory records the highest bid visible before the auction closed ($4,850) and the lot status at that moment (On sale). The final hammer price, if there was one, is known only to IAAI and the buyer, and fees, transport and repairs are extra.

When was this 2021 Kia Sorento Sx Prestige at IAAI?

The record shows an auction date of September 8, 2026 at Wilmington (nc), lot 45871517. The data on this page was captured as of September 7, 2026.

What damage is recorded on this 2021 Kia Sorento Sx Prestige?

Primary damage in the record: Front end. Running condition: Starts and drives.

Did this 2021 Kia Sorento Sx Prestige come with keys?

Keys in this record: Yes.

What is this page?

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Prices

Highest recorded bid

$4,850

as of September 7, 2026

Market Value

$22,195

LocationAt The Branch, Castle Hayne, North Carolina, USA

BranchWilmington (nc)

Auction

Lot#45871517

Auction DateSeptember 8, 2026

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