Used 2021 Hyundai Elantra engine from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 Hyundai Elantra Engine prices

Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedOct 25, 2026

Part overview

About the 2021 Hyundai Elantra engine

A used 2021 Hyundai Elantra engine costs between $708 and $4,900, with a median of $1,631 from 299 salvage yard listings.

What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →

Also known asMotorEngine Assembly
Price summary

A used 2021 Hyundai Elantra engine costs $708 to $4,900, with a median asking price of $1,631. Based on 299 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2021–2026 (6 model years), updated Oct 25, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$1,631
Grade B (good)$1,643

2021 Hyundai Elantra engine price snapshot

USD
Low
$708
Average
$1,789
High
$4,900
300 listings observed · 299 priced listings used · last updated Oct 25, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$708–$4,900236 listings
Grade BStandard used$728–$3,37561 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,500–$1,6002 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $708–$4,900 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2021 Hyundai Elantra engine replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$1,631
2021 Hyundai Elantra median asking price
Labor
$950–$3,000
10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$2,580–$4,630
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

1.6L, naturally aspirated (VIN J, 8th digit, Hybrid), electric50 listingsInterchange 2021–2023$1,225$793 – $2,489
1.6L, naturally aspirated (VIN J, 8th digit, Hybrid), gasoline50 listingsInterchange 2021–2026$1,903$856 – $3,100
1.6L, turbo (VIN F, 8th digit), 6 speed50 listingsInterchange 2021–2022$2,624$1,642 – $4,900
1.6L, turbo (VIN F, 8th digit), 7 speed50 listingsInterchange 2021–2023$1,860$867 – $4,300
2.0L (VIN G, 8th digit), US built50 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$1,288$728 – $3,073
2.0L (VIN G, 8th digit), Korea built49 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$1,108$708 – $1,710

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Hyundai Elantra compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 300 observed listings, including 299 with posted prices. Its $1,631 median is 34% below the Hyundai Elantra guide's $2,483 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #2 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Shopping across all 6 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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Common questions

2021 Hyundai Elantra engine FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Hyundai Elantra engine?

Based on 299 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Hyundai Elantra engine lists between $708 and $4,900, with a median asking price of $1,631.

How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Hyundai Elantra engine?

Using a used part, a 2021 Hyundai Elantra engine replacement typically runs $2,580–$4,630 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $1,631, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2021 Hyundai Elantra engine fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra engine also appear under model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2021 Hyundai Elantra motor?

A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Hyundai Elantra engine — median $1,631, from 299 listings.

2021 Hyundai Elantra Engine Cost — Used From $708 to $4,900