Who Owns Kia?
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Who owns Kia?
Kia is made by Kia Corporation of Seoul, South Korea, whose largest shareholder is Hyundai Motor Company, with 35.17% of its common shares (year-end 2025).
Updated November 2026 · Sources: Kia IR: shareholders
Kia ownership at a glance
| Owned by | Kia Corporation (largest shareholder: Hyundai Motor Company) |
|---|---|
| Parent based in | South Korea |
| Who owns the parent | Hyundai Motor Company owns Hyundai and launched Genesis as its global luxury brand in 2015. It is also Kia's largest shareholder, with 35.17% of Kia's common shares (year-end 2025). |
| Sister brands | Hyundai, Genesis |
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Frequently asked questions
Who owns Kia?
Kia is made by Kia Corporation of Seoul, South Korea, whose largest shareholder is Hyundai Motor Company, with 35.17% of its common shares (year-end 2025).
What country is Kia's parent company from?
Kia Corporation (largest shareholder: Hyundai Motor Company) is based in South Korea.
What other brands does Hyundai Motor Group own?
Besides Kia, Hyundai Motor Group owns or controls Hyundai and Genesis.
Who owns Hyundai Motor Group?
Hyundai Motor Company owns Hyundai and launched Genesis as its global luxury brand in 2015. It is also Kia's largest shareholder, with 35.17% of Kia's common shares (year-end 2025).
Sources
- Kia IR: shareholders (Dec 31, 2025)
- Hyundai Motor Company: 2025 global sales release (Jan 21, 2026)
- Genesis Newsroom: Hyundai Motor launches Genesis (Seoul) (Nov 4, 2015)
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