Hyundai Tucson AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $165
- High
- $406
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Hyundai Tucson AC compressor?
Asking prices from 587 salvage yards in 49 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the Hyundai Tucson AC compressor
What the AC compressor does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC compressor price guide →
Also known asA/C CompressorAir Conditioning Compressor
Price summary
A used Hyundai Tucson AC compressor costs $45 to $406, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 1,221 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2025 (16 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$150
Grade B (good)$164
Grade C (fair)$85
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$406971 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$384206 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$1254 listings
Grade XUngraded$47–$20040 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$406 | 971 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$384 | 206 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $75–$125 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $47–$200 | 40 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$150
Grade B$164
Grade C$85
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$406 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Hyundai Tucson AC compressor is listed
We found priced Hyundai Tucson AC compressor listings at 587 salvage yards across 49 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 274 listings (10% of the total) from 35 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $106, while Arizona yards ask $198, 87% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 274 | 35 | $162+8% |
| California | 253 | 33 | $133-11% |
| Texas | 183 | 40 | $188+25% |
| Wisconsin | 176 | 26 | $146-3% |
| Michigan | 158 | 34 | $190+27% |
| Indiana | 148 | 18 | $106-29% |
| Ohio | 108 | 26 | $168+12% |
| Arizona | 101 | 13 | $198+32% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $150 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Hyundai Tucson AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $150
- Hyundai Tucson median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $435–$1,050
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC compressor replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full AC compressor replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Hyundai Tucson AC compressor cost by year?
2025100 listings$213$75 – $4062024150 listingsFits 4 years$200$47 – $3742023142 listingsFits 4 years$192$47 – $3652022150 listingsFits 4 years$200$47 – $3742021100 listingsFits 4 years$123$50 – $3272020100 listingsFits 4 years$137$50 – $2662019100 listingsFits 4 years$137$50 – $2662018150 listingsFits 3 years$115$45 – $2662017200 listingsFits 3 years$137$45 – $300201699 listingsFits 2 years$100$50 – $310201525 listingsFits 7 years$100$91 – $300
Market analysis
How much does a used Hyundai Tucson AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Hyundai Tucson AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 76% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $150.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2025 tops the table at $213. Parts from 2010–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Hyundai Tucson sits level with the Ford F150 ($150), 4% above the Ram 1500 ($144), and 24% below the Mercedes E Class ($198) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used AC compressor: what to check
- Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
- Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
- Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
- Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Hyundai Tucson parts are priced?
01wide ±174%
Axle Shaft
$128median
$29$474
02wide ±196%
Side Mirror
$240median
$40$980
03wide ±281%
Tail Light
$193median
$35$1,120
04wide ±190%
Wheels
$200median
$42$803
05wide ±134%
Headlight Assembly
$575median
$99$1,644
06wide ±181%
Transmission
$988median
$165$3,750
07wide ±202%
Grille
$230median
$39$970
08wide ±241%
Strut
$133median
$35$676
09wide ±133%
Fender
$248median
$47$708
10wide ±148%
Rear Bumper
$200median
$60$650
11wide ±194%
Steering Rack
$195median
$40$795
12wide ±102%
Engine
$2,850median
$675$6,500
Price comparisons
Compare Hyundai Tucson AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsHyundaiTucson
Class$250
Tucson$150
$100 diff3,507 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsHyundaiTucson
Elantra$144
Tucson$150
$6 diff3,402 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsHyundaiTucson
Explorer$148
Tucson$150
$2 diff3,284 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsHyundaiTucson
Escape$150
Tucson$150
$0 diff3,226 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsHyundaiTucson
Sorento$153
Tucson$150
$3 diff3,046 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiSonatavsHyundaiTucson
Sonata$138
Tucson$150
$12 diff2,939 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±282%
BMW X3
$153median
$35$897
BMWwide ±199%
BMW X5
$200median
$50$844
Chevywide ±157%
Chevy Equinox
$118median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±86%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$68$348
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Chevywide ±127%
Chevy Traverse
$136median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgewide ±101%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$50$258
Hyundaiwide ±166%
Hyundai Elantra
$144median
$45$524
Hyundaiwide ±154%
Hyundai Santa Fe
$163median
$35$536
Hyundaiwide ±203%
Hyundai Sonata
$138median
$39$600
Common questions
Hyundai Tucson AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Hyundai Tucson?
The median asking price is $150 across 1,221 priced listings from 587 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $150. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai Tucson AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Hyundai Tucson AC compressor replacement typically runs $435–$1,050 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $150, and independent-shop labor for AC compressor replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Hyundai Tucson model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Hyundai Tucson AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Hyundai Tucson AC compressor fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.